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MA H3777
Authorizing military active duty members and retired veterans to transfer all college credits to higher education institutions in the Commonwealth
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Introduced
05/10/2017
05/10/2017
In Committee
06/21/2017
06/21/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the transfer of college credits by certain military personnel and veterans to certain institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
AI Summary
This bill requires all public and independent colleges, universities, and other higher education institutions in the Commonwealth to accept all transfer credits earned during a member or veteran's service in the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as any military training or experience recommended by the American Council on Education, towards an undergraduate degree program. The institutions must also establish a formal process to assist active members and veterans with transferring credits and applying them to their chosen concentration. The Board of Higher Education is responsible for promulgating regulations to implement and enforce this new requirement.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
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/H3777 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3777.pdf |
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