MA S658

Bill

MA S658

Resolve providing for an investigation and study into expanding targeted student loan forgiveness programs

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide for an investigation and study into expanding targeted student loan forgiveness programs. Higher Education.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that the board of higher education conduct an investigation and study into expanding targeted student loan forgiveness programs within the commonwealth, aiming to incentivize students to enter occupations with high demand but low pay. The study will assess current and future workforce shortages, the potential of loan forgiveness to encourage students to pursue relevant degrees, the associated costs and benefits to the state, and the effectiveness of existing loan forgiveness programs. The board is required to report its findings and any legislative recommendations to the general court by December 31, 2016.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (7)

Eileen Donoghue (D)*, Jim Arciero (D), Sal DiDomenico (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Linda Forry (D), Kathleen O'Connor Ives (D), Bruce Tarr (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2102 (on 01/19/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S658

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S658
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S658
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S658.pdf

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