S2533
An Act to facilitate student financial assistance
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve student financial assistance in Massachusetts by establishing a trust fund dedicated to supporting students’ access to higher education. It seeks to streamline the process of receiving financial aid and potentially address challenges related to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The bill was referred to the Senate Ways and Means Committee for further consideration.
Key provisions
- Establishes the FAFSA Trust Fund.
- Aims to improve student financial assistance programs.
- Designed to support access to higher education.
- Referenced to the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
Who is affected
- Students
- Families of students
- Higher Education Institutions
- Massachusetts Residents
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Higher Education
Cosponsors
Joanne M. Comerford
Robyn K. Kennedy
Sal N. DiDomenico
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Bill S.2533 194th (Current)
An Act to facilitate student financial assistance
Senate, June 23, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 921) of Joanne M. Comerford and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to facilitate student financial assistance and establish the FAFSA Trust Fund, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2533).
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Higher Education Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2533
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/20/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Higher Education |
| 6/23/2025 | Senate | New draft of S921 |
| 6/23/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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