H 1458
An Act relative to admissions requirements to institutions of higher education
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Bill overview
This bill, H.1458, seeks to standardize and potentially reform admissions requirements at public colleges and universities in Massachusetts. It aims to increase transparency and equity in the admissions process, particularly regarding the consideration of factors like socioeconomic status and race. The bill also seeks to address concerns about legacy admissions and ensure a more holistic review of applicants. Currently, it has passed committee and been referred to the House Ways and Means committee.
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Adam J. Scanlon
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Adam J. Scanlon
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Bill H.1458 194th (Current)
An Act relative to admissions requirements to institutions of higher education
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1458) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to admissions requirements to public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Adam J. Scanlon Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1458
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Higher Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/05/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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