H5179
Study Order
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Joint Committee on Higher Education to conduct a study into House documents related to tuition and fee waivers at higher education institutions in Massachusetts. The study will investigate the current state of these waivers and their impact on students and the higher education system. The committee’s findings will be used to inform potential policy changes related to financial aid and tuition costs.
Key provisions
- Authorize the Joint Committee on Higher Education to conduct a study.
- Focus of the study is on House documents concerning higher education tuition and fee waivers.
- The study will examine the current state of tuition and fee waivers.
- The committee’s findings will inform potential policy changes.
Who is affected
- Students in Massachusetts higher education
- Higher education institutions in Massachusetts
- The Joint Committee on Higher Education
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Higher Education
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Order H.5179 194th (Current)
Study Order
Order relative to authorizing the committee on Higher Education to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to higher education tuition and fee waivers.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Higher Education Status: Referred to House Committee on Rules
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Order History
Displaying 4 actions for Order H.5179
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/5/2026 | House | Reported from the committee on Higher Education |
| 3/5/2026 | House | Accompanied by H1422, H1442, H1443, H1450, H1459, H1463 and H1465 |
| 3/5/2026 | House | Order reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Joint Rules |
| 3/5/2026 | House | Discharged to the committee on House Rules |
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