H 1443
An Act relative to higher education tuition and fee waivers for seniors
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to provide tuition and fee waivers to seniors attending Massachusetts colleges and universities. It aims to make higher education more accessible for older adults who may be facing financial challenges. The legislation seeks to remove financial barriers to post-secondary education for this population. This bill is currently under consideration by the Higher Education committee.
Key provisions
- Provides tuition and fee waivers to eligible seniors.
- Allows seniors to access higher education opportunities.
- Focuses on removing financial obstacles to post-secondary education.
- The bill was referred to the Higher Education committee.
- Senate concurred with the bill.
Who is affected
- Seniors
- Massachusetts residents
- Higher education institutions
- Students
- Older adults
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsors
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Kimberly N. Ferguson
Paul K. Frost
Todd M. Smola
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Bill H.1443 194th (Current)
An Act relative to higher education tuition and fee waivers for seniors
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1443) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to higher education tuition and fee waivers for seniors. Higher Education.
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Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1443
| 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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