H 1455
An Act relative to college in high school
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to expand opportunities for high school students to participate in college-level programs. It aims to encourage and support high schools in offering and funding these programs, potentially allowing students to earn college credits while still in high school. The legislation focuses on increasing access to higher education pathways for students within the state. It is modeled after similar legislation previously considered.
Key provisions
- Encourages high schools to develop and implement college programs.
- Supports funding for these college programs within high schools.
- May allow high school students to earn college credits through these programs.
- Addresses similar legislation previously considered in the General Court.
- The bill is closely related to H.4407
Who is affected
- High school students
- High schools
- Higher education institutions
- School districts
- Families of high school students
Notable changes
- The bill builds upon previous attempts to expand college opportunities in high schools.
- It likely requires coordination between high schools and higher education institutions.
- Specific funding mechanisms are not detailed in the provided text.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Jeffrey N. Roy
Cosponsors
Jeffrey N. Roy
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Bill H.1455 194th (Current)
An Act relative to college in high school
By Representatives Roy of Franklin and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1455) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Manny Cruz relative high schools providing and funding college programs. Higher Education.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Jeffrey N. Roy , Kate Lipper-Garabedian
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1455
| 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 | Accompanied a new draft, see H4407 |
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