H4544
An Act relative to Hispanic-serving institutions
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Bill overview
This bill aims to support and strengthen Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) in Massachusetts. It seeks to increase funding and resources for these colleges and universities, which are defined as institutions with a large percentage of Hispanic students. The bill also intends to promote the development of programs and initiatives that benefit Hispanic students and faculty at these institutions. Ultimately, the goal is to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for Hispanic students in the state.
Key provisions
- Provides increased funding for Hispanic-serving institutions.
- Supports the development of programs and initiatives to benefit Hispanic students and faculty.
- Defines ‘Hispanic-serving institution’ for the purpose of this legislation.
- Encourages collaboration between HSIs and community organizations.
- Promotes the recruitment and retention of Hispanic students and faculty.
Who is affected
- Hispanic-serving institutions in Massachusetts
- Hispanic students
- Faculty and staff at Hispanic-serving institutions
- Massachusetts Higher Education agencies
- Massachusetts residents seeking higher education
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Primary sponsor
Michael P. Kushmerek
Cosponsors
Michael P. Kushmerek
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill H.4544 194th (Current)
An Act relative to Hispanic-serving institutions
By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Senator Cronin, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael P. Kushmerek relative to Hispanic-serving institutions in higher education. Higher Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Michael P. Kushmerek , John J. Cronin Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4544
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/7/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 9/15/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Higher Education |
| 9/18/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/5/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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