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This bill aims to strengthen and expand higher education opportunities in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: - Increasing funding for the University of Massachusetts, state universities, and community colleges to support their operations and capital needs. - Requiring the development of a transfer system to enable seamless credit transfer between public higher education institutions. - Mandating the provision of uniform student financial aid information to prospective students and the promotion of financial literacy programs. - Establishing new programs to provide financial assistance, such as student loan repayment for certified social workers, matching grants for low-income families saving for college, and a pilot program to connect students with employment opportunities. - Requiring public colleges to offer embedded remedial support or intensive college readiness programs rather than standalone remedial courses. - Authorizing the issuance of $4.2 billion in bonds to fund capital improvements at public higher education institutions.

Education

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S702