Bill > H3148

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 15A of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new section that requires the Board of Higher Education (referred to as "the council") to create and implement a policy mandating that all public colleges and universities in Massachusetts offer online courses at no cost to any "Veteran of Massachusetts." A "Veteran of Massachusetts" is defined by Massachusetts General Laws chapter 4, section 7, clause 43, which generally refers to individuals who served in the active military or naval service of the United States and were discharged under honorable conditions, and who were residents of Massachusetts at the time of their entry into service or have been residents for at least five years. This initiative aims to provide educational opportunities to veterans through accessible online learning platforms.