H 1450
An Act relative to instate tuition
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Bill overview
This bill aims to standardize in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure that students who live in Massachusetts pay the same tuition as in-state students, regardless of the institution. The bill intends to simplify the tuition process and make higher education more affordable for Massachusetts residents. It also addresses inconsistencies in tuition policies across different public higher education institutions.
Key provisions
- Establishes uniform in-state tuition rates across all public colleges and universities in Massachusetts.
- Aims to reduce tuition disparities for Massachusetts residents.
- Addresses inconsistencies in tuition policies between institutions.
- Supports efforts to make higher education more accessible and affordable.
- Related to ongoing study order H5179
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Students attending public colleges and universities in Massachusetts
- Public colleges and universities in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Standardizes tuition rates across all public institutions.
- Potentially simplifies the tuition application process for Massachusetts residents.
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Primary sponsor
Marc T. Lombardo
Cosponsor
Marc T. Lombardo
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Bill H.1450 194th (Current)
An Act relative to instate tuition
By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1450) of Marc T. Lombardo relative to in-state tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
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Presenter: Marc T. Lombardo
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1450
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Higher Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 3/5/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5179 |
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