S940
An Act promoting an adjunct bill of rights
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish ‘adjunct bill of rights’ for part-time and adjunct faculty at public colleges and universities in Massachusetts. It seeks to improve their working conditions and access to benefits, addressing concerns about fairness and equity in the higher education system. The legislation focuses on ensuring these educators receive appropriate consideration and support within the institutions they serve.
Key provisions
- Establishment of ‘adjunct bill of rights’
- Improve working conditions for adjunct faculty
- Enhance access to benefits for adjunct faculty
- Focus on fairness and equity in higher education
- Addresses concerns regarding part-time faculty compensation and support
Who is affected
- Part-time faculty
- Adjunct faculty
- Public colleges and universities in Massachusetts
- Higher education institutions
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Paul W. Mark
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
III John Barrett
Jacob R. Oliveira
James B. Eldridge
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Bill S.940 194th (Current)
An Act promoting an adjunct bill of rights
By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 940) of Paul W. Mark, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the working conditions and benefits of part-time and adjunct faculty at public institutions of higher education Commonwealth. Higher Education.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Paul W. Mark
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.940
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Higher Education |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 8/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/11/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-1 |
| 12/24/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a new draft, see S2880 |
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