An Act relative to educational freedom
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes creating ‘promise scholarship accounts’ funded by state money for eligible students. These accounts would be used to cover qualified educational expenses, such as tuition, fees, and books. The goal is to provide families with financial assistance to choose the best educational options for their children. The bill aims to expand educational choices for students and families.
Key provisions
- Establishment of ‘promise scholarship accounts’ funded by state funds.
- Accounts would be deposited on behalf of participating students.
- Funds can be used for qualified education expenses.
- Eligible students would be determined by the state.
Who is affected
- Students and their families
- Private schools
- Public schools
- The State of Massachusetts
- Education administrators
Notable changes
- Creates a new funding mechanism for educational expenses.
- Potentially shifts some funding from public to private education.
- May require adjustments to existing scholarship programs.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
William C. Galvin
Cosponsor
Paul McAuliffe
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