An Act relative to higher education tuition and fee waivers for seniors
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to establish a tuition and fee waiver program for seniors attending higher education institutions in Massachusetts. The program aims to make college more accessible for older adults by removing or reducing tuition and fees. It is intended to support seniors who may be returning to school or pursuing further education later in life. The bill was referred to the Higher Education committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate.
Key provisions
- Creates a tuition and fee waiver program for seniors.
- The program will be administered by higher education institutions.
- Eligibility criteria for the waiver are not explicitly defined in the provided text.
- The bill was referred to the Higher Education committee.
- The Senate concurred with the bill.
Who is affected
- Seniors
- Higher Education Institutions
- Students in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new program to address tuition costs for seniors.
- It builds upon similar efforts to expand access to higher education for specific groups, such as adopted foster children (as seen in related bills).
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Sponsors
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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