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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to ensure tuition equity for Massachusetts residents. Higher Education.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure tuition equity for Massachusetts residents by allowing certain students who have attended and graduated from a high school in the Commonwealth to be eligible for in-state tuition rates at state institutions of higher education, regardless of their immigration status. The bill outlines specific requirements and documentation that these students must provide to demonstrate their eligibility, such as registering with the Selective Service (if applicable), providing a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, and filing Massachusetts state income tax returns. The bill also specifies that the Department of Higher Education, in collaboration with public institutions of higher education, must promulgate regulations to facilitate the in-state tuition eligibility process.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (15)
Ruth Balser (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Cynthia Creem (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Dan Donahue (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Jay Kaufman (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Peter Kocot (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Mike Moran (D),
John Scibak (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2487 (on 04/26/2018)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S668 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S668.pdf |
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