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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes the creation of ‘promise scholarship accounts’ for students in Massachusetts. These accounts would be funded with state money and used to cover qualified education expenses, such as tuition, fees, and books. The goal is to provide students with financial assistance for their educational pursuits. It is intended to expand educational opportunities through a state-funded scholarship program.
Key provisions
- Establishment of ‘promise scholarship accounts’.
- State funds deposited on behalf of participating students.
- Funds used for qualified education expenses.
- The bill does not detail the selection process for students to receive these accounts.
- The bill does not outline the types of qualified education expenses covered.
Who is affected
- Students in Massachusetts
- Parents/Guardians of students
- The Massachusetts Education System
- State taxpayers
Notable changes
- Introduces a new mechanism for providing educational funding through state-backed scholarship accounts.
- Potentially shifts some funding from traditional public education to this new program.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
William C. Galvin
Cosponsor
Paul McAuliffe
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