H 1442
An Act relative to the expansion of the valedictorian tuition waiver program
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to expand the existing valedictorian tuition waiver program at public colleges and universities in Massachusetts. Currently, the program provides tuition waivers to graduating seniors with exceptionally high academic records. The bill aims to broaden eligibility and potentially increase the number of students who can benefit from this financial assistance.
Key provisions
- Expands the valedictorian tuition waiver program.
- Increases the number of available waivers.
- Clarifies eligibility criteria for the program.
- Allows more students to qualify for the tuition waiver.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts public college students
- High school graduating seniors in Massachusetts
- Families of eligible students
Notable changes
- The bill proposes changes to the existing valedictorian tuition waiver program.
- It may broaden the definition of ‘valedictorian’ or academic requirements.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsors
David F. DeCoste
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Kimberly N. Ferguson
Paul K. Frost
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Bill H.1442 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the expansion of the valedictorian tuition waiver program
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1442) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the expansion of the valedictorian tuition waiver program in the public system of higher education. Higher Education.
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Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1442
| 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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