S411
An Act to modernize financial aid access
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the MassGrant program, a new initiative to provide financial assistance to eligible Massachusetts residents pursuing higher education. The program aims to improve access to financial aid for students enrolled in colleges and universities within the state. It’s designed to supplement existing financial aid options and support students’ educational goals. The bill has undergone several committee referrals and hearings as it moves through the legislative process.
Key provisions
- Creates the MassGrant program.
- Provides financial assistance to eligible Massachusetts residents in higher education.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Education and subsequently the committee on Higher Education.
- A study order was accompanied by the bill.
- The bill was concurred in by the House and Senate.
Who is affected
- Students enrolled in higher education in Massachusetts
- Eligible Massachusetts residents
- Higher education institutions in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Establishes a new financial aid program – MassGrant.
- Potentially expands access to financial aid for students.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Paul W. Mark
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Paul W. Mark
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Bill S.411 194th (Current)
An Act to modernize financial aid access
By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 411) of Paul W. Mark and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish the MassGrant program to provide financial assistance to eligible residents enrolled in higher education. Education.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Paul W. Mark
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.411
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/29/2025 | Senate | Discharged to the committee on Higher Education |
| 6/2/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/2/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2589 |
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