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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 authorize the Board of Higher Education to enter into state reciprocity agreements. Higher Education.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Board of Higher Education to enter into interstate reciprocity agreements that allow accredited, degree-granting institutions of higher education located in Massachusetts to voluntarily participate in such agreements and provide distance education programs to students in other states. The authority granted applies only to distance learning programs and does not affect other approvals of institutions or programs required under Massachusetts law. The bill also clarifies that it does not prohibit non-participating institutions from offering postsecondary distance education programs, and does not affect the authority of the Attorney General to enforce consumer protection laws and regulations.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (15)
Jay Barrows (R),
Nick Boldyga (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Randy Hunt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Dave Muradian (R),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Frank Smizik (D),
Todd Smola (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4610 (on 06/14/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2228 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2228.pdf |
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