H4407
An Act relative to college in high school
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Bill overview
This bill, H.4407, seeks to establish a pilot program allowing high school students in Massachusetts to earn college credits. The program would be overseen by the Board of Higher Education and would initially focus on specific courses offered at participating colleges and universities. It aims to provide students with a pathway to potentially reduce the time and cost of completing a bachelor's degree. The bill is currently referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Key provisions
- Establish a pilot program for college credit earning in high school.
- The program will be overseen by the Board of Higher Education.
- Initially focus on specific courses at participating colleges and universities.
- Students could potentially reduce the time and cost of a bachelor's degree.
Who is affected
- High school students in Massachusetts
- Colleges and universities in Massachusetts
- The Board of Higher Education
- Families of high school students
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Higher Education
Cosponsors
Adrian C. Madaro
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Higher Education Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4407
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Higher Education |
| 8/28/2025 | House | New draft of H1430, H1432, H1435, H1441 and H1455 |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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