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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to make certain nursing students eligible for the MassReconnect scholarship program. Higher Education.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing MassReconnect scholarship program to expand eligibility to include students enrolled in Practical Nursing Programs at Career/Vocational Technical Education Schools, in addition to the current provision for students at public community colleges. Currently, the MassReconnect scholarship provides financial assistance to students from Massachusetts pursuing higher education, and this change will broaden the program's reach to include vocational school nursing students. By adding practical nursing students from career and technical education schools to the scholarship's eligible participants, the bill aims to support more students in accessing nursing education and potentially addressing workforce needs in the healthcare sector. The modification ensures that students in vocational nursing programs now have the same financial assistance opportunities as those in community college programs, potentially making nursing education more accessible to a wider range of students.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Joint Committee on Higher Education Hearing (13:00:00 9/11/2025 A-1) (on 09/11/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1461 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1461.pdf |
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