Bill > S660

This bill proposes to amend a section of Massachusetts General Laws concerning fees at community colleges and state universities, specifically chapter 15A, section 22. The key provision is that the annual increase in fees at these institutions will be capped at the average rate of inflation over the preceding three years, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for Massachusetts, which is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. However, individual community colleges or state universities can request permission from the board of higher education for a larger fee increase, and the board will consider the quality of the educational programs and the financial impact on students when deciding whether to approve such a request.