An Act relative to the expansion of the valedictorian tuition waiver program
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to expand the existing valedictorian tuition waiver program at public colleges and universities in Massachusetts. Currently, this program provides tuition waivers to graduating seniors with perfect or near-perfect academic records. The bill aims to broaden eligibility and increase the number of available waivers, making higher education more accessible to top-achieving students.
Key provisions
- Expands the valedictorian tuition waiver program.
- Increases the number of available tuition waivers.
- Applies to students graduating from Massachusetts public high schools.
- Covers tuition at public colleges and universities.
Who is affected
- High school students in Massachusetts
- Public colleges and universities in Massachusetts
- Families of eligible students
Notable changes
- The bill proposes an expansion of an existing program.
- No specific details regarding the scope of the expansion are provided in the text.
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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