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MA S2022
Establishing the Massachusetts GI bill to provide tuition and fee waivers for National Guard members and veterans
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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 establish the Massachusetts GI bill to provide tuition and fee waivers for National Guard members and veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Massachusetts GI bill to provide tuition and fee waivers for members of the Massachusetts National Guard and veterans, as defined in state law. The Commonwealth, not the public higher education institutions, will cover the cost of these tuition and fee waivers. Applicants for the waivers must demonstrate that they have applied for all available federal educational financial aid. The Board of Higher Education is required to report annually on the number and cost of the waivers provided. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2017.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Linda Campbell (D),
William Crocker (R),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Eric Lesser (D),
Thomas McGee (D),
RoseLee Vincent (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2420 (on 04/12/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2022 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2022.pdf |
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