S937
An Act investing in public higher education
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Bill overview
This bill, S.937, aims to increase investment in Massachusetts’ public higher education system. It seeks to provide additional resources to colleges and universities throughout the state. The specific details of how these investments will be allocated are outlined in the full text of the bill. This legislation is part of a series of similar proposals in recent years.
Key provisions
- Provides increased funding for public higher education institutions.
- Supports initiatives to improve access to higher education.
- May include funding for specific programs or areas of study.
- The bill is currently referred to the committee on Higher Education.
Who is affected
- Students attending public colleges and universities in Massachusetts
- Public colleges and universities in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Higher Education System
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Bill S.937 194th (Current)
An Act investing in public higher education
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 937) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to invest in public higher education. Higher Education.
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Presenter: Edward J. Kennedy
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.937
| 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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