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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
Relative to residential preference for financial aid at public institutions of higher education . Higher Education.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 69 of the General Laws to require public institutions of higher education in Massachusetts to give priority in admissions, scholarships, and grants to students who are either (1) orphans or have had their parental rights terminated due to abuse or neglect, and have been legally adopted by a blood relative within the third level of consanguinity, or (2) have been assigned a permanent legal guardian by a court. The purpose of this bill is to provide residential preference for financial aid at public colleges and universities to certain students who have faced challenging family circumstances.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Cory Atkins (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Carlos González (D),
Richard Ross (R),
Alan Silvia (D),
Bud Williams (D),
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/H3491 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3491.pdf |
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