MA H2999

Bill

Improving graduation rates at public colleges and universities

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition of Sean Garballey that public institutions of higher education be authorized to provide flexibility in graduation requirements for students who have one or more diagnosed and documented intellectual or developmental disabilities. Higher Education.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes public institutions of higher education in Massachusetts to provide flexibility in graduation requirements for students who have one or more diagnosed and documented intellectual or developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, and are enrolled in credit-bearing classes with the intent of earning a degree. The bill aims to improve graduation rates at public colleges and universities by allowing flexibility in the graduation requirements for these students.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Sean Garballey (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4286 (on 03/06/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2999

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2999
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2999.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1617	To support educational opportunity for all	Accompanied a study order, see H4244	Similar To
H2030	Relative to best management practices for wireless in schools and public institutions of higher education	Accompanied a study order, see H4528	Similar To
H2227	Relative to higher education financial literacy counseling	Accompanied a study order, see H4610	Similar To
H2229	Relative to in-state tuition fairness	Accompanied a study order, see H4610	Similar To
H2231	To ensure tuition equity for Massachusetts residents	Accompanied a study order, see H4610	Similar To
H3777	Authorizing military active duty members and retired veterans to transfer all college credits to higher education institutions in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H4610	Similar To
H4286	Creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities	No further action taken	Replaced by
H642	To clarify comparable health care coverage	Accompanied a study order, see H4528	Similar To

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