Bill > H1460

This bill proposes an amendment to Chapter 69 of the Massachusetts General Laws that would require public higher education institutions (including colleges, universities, and community colleges) to prioritize certain in-state students when making decisions about admissions, scholarships, and grants. Specifically, the bill mandates that these institutions give preference to Massachusetts residents who: (1) have lost both biological parents through death or termination of parental rights due to abuse or neglect, and (2) have been either legally adopted by a blood relative within the third degree of familial relation (such as a grandparent, aunt/uncle, or first cousin) or assigned a permanent legal guardian by a court. The intent appears to be providing additional educational support and opportunities for students who have experienced significant family hardship or disruption, by ensuring they receive preferential consideration in the college admissions and financial aid process within Massachusetts's public higher education system.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1460