H 1436
An Act relative to debt-free public higher education
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Bill overview
This bill proposes establishing a grant program in Massachusetts to cover the cost of tuition and mandatory fees at public colleges and universities, aiming to make higher education more affordable and reduce student debt. The program would provide financial assistance to eligible students attending these institutions. It’s part of a series of similar proposals focused on improving access to and affordability of public higher education in the state. This legislation seeks to address the rising cost of college and its impact on students’ financial futures.
Key provisions
- Creates a grant program to cover tuition and mandatory fees.
- Provides financial assistance to eligible students at Massachusetts public higher education institutions.
- Eligibility criteria for the grant program would be defined.
- The program's funding source would need to be determined.
- The bill includes similar proposals (H.1265, S.929, S.2755, H.2843, H.1451) suggesting ongoing interest in this issue.
- A study order (H5104) accompanies the bill, indicating further examination of the issue.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts public college and university students
- Students seeking higher education in Massachusetts
- Families of students attending public colleges and universities
- The Massachusetts higher education system
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This bill aims to eliminate or significantly reduce student debt associated with public higher education.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Natalie M. Higgins
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Christine P. Barber
Christopher J. Worrell
Christopher Richard Flanagan
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Bill H.1436 194th (Current)
An Act relative to debt-free public higher education
By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1436) of Natalie M. Higgins, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to establish a grant program to pay the equivalent of tuition and mandatory fees to eligible students at Massachusetts public higher education institutions. Higher Education.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Natalie M. Higgins , Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1436
| 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 |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5104 |
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