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Introduced
09/08/2025
09/08/2025
In Committee
09/08/2025
09/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to tuition waivers for children raised by a grandparent or other relative, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No.2592).
AI Summary
This bill amends an existing Massachusetts law to provide tuition and fee waivers for residents who were previously under a legal guardianship and are living with a grandparent when they turn 18 or enroll in a Massachusetts higher education institution. Specifically, the bill ensures that these tuition waivers will be funded by the state government (the commonwealth), rather than by public higher education institutions, and will only be applied after all possible federal reimbursements have been used. The purpose appears to be supporting young people who have been raised by grandparents, potentially due to family circumstances that required a legal guardianship, by helping to reduce their financial burden when pursuing higher education. This provision aims to provide educational opportunity and support for a potentially vulnerable population of students who have been raised by grandparents.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Higher Education (Joint)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 09/08/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2592 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2592.pdf |
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