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MA S2469
Resolve establishing a commission on tuition and fee-free and debt-free public higher education
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Introduced
04/23/2018
04/23/2018
In Committee
05/14/2018
05/14/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislation to exempt residents of the Commonwealth from payment of tuition or mandatory curriculum fees at community colleges; of Paul W. Mark and others for the adoption of resolutions by the General Court relative to debt-free higher education at public colleges and universities; and of John C. Velis for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study student load debt,- reports the accompanying resolve (Senate, No. 2469).
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission on tuition and fee-free and debt-free public higher education in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The commission will examine and make recommendations on the creation of such programs, including student eligibility criteria, which institutions would be eligible, the cost of funding various models, the potential impact on student debt and degree completion, and a review of similar proposals in other states. The commission will be composed of various stakeholders, including representatives from public higher education institutions, the state legislature, and advocacy groups. The commission is required to file a report with its recommendations by July 31, 2018.
Sponsors (0)
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Last Action
Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules (on 05/14/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2469 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2469.pdf |
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