MA H12

Bill

Relative to higher education boards and trustees

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
10/04/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

So much of the recommendations of the Inspector General (House, No. 11) as relates to higher education boards of trustees. Higher Education.

AI Summary

This bill amends the General Laws of Massachusetts to establish a comprehensive training program for members of higher education boards and trustees. The program, developed by the Department of Higher Education in consultation with the Attorney General and Inspector General, will provide instruction on topics such as the open meeting law, public records law, conflict of interest law, procurement law, state finance provisions, fraud prevention, and fiduciary responsibilities. The bill requires members to complete the training program within six months of their appointment or election, and then again within two years of their last training. Failure to comply with the training requirements will result in the termination of the member's position and the creation of a vacancy on the board.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H12

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H12
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H12.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1920	Relative to the cost of veteran higher education	Accompanied a new draft, see H4376	Similar To
H636	Relative to tuition for U.S. veterans	Accompanied a study order, see H4610	Similar To
H637	Relative to instate tuition	Accompanied a study order, see H4610	Similar To
H648	Relative to student’s rights in higher education	Accompanied a new draft, see S2081	Similar To
S1383	Relative to part-time higher education faculty eligibility in the state retirement system	Accompanied a study order, see S2491	Similar To
S2081	Relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses	New draft substituted, as amended, see S2191	Similar To
S680	Relative to uniform financial aid information	New draft substituted, see S2247	Similar To
S706	Relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses	Accompanied a new draft, see S2081	Similar To

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