Resolve providing for the study and investigation relative to expanding the in-state higher education tuition and fee waiver program
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Overview
This bill directs the legislature to form a special commission and conduct a study to investigate the possibility of expanding the in-state tuition and fee waiver program for higher education in Massachusetts. The commission will examine the current program and explore potential changes to broaden access to affordable college education for eligible students. This study aims to identify challenges and opportunities related to expanding the existing program.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to study the in-state tuition and fee waiver program.
- Conduct an investigation into expanding the program’s eligibility criteria.
- Assess the program’s effectiveness and identify barriers to access.
- Explore potential funding mechanisms for expansion.
- Recommend policy changes to increase access to higher education.
- Consider the impact of expansion on higher education institutions.
Who is affected
- Students seeking higher education in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts higher education institutions
- The Massachusetts legislature
- Families seeking affordable college options
Notable changes
- The bill focuses on a study and investigation rather than immediate legislative action.
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