S 2592
An Act relative to tuition waivers for children raised by a grandparent
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to establish tuition waivers for children in Massachusetts who are raised by a grandparent or other relative. The goal is to provide financial assistance to these students, recognizing that they may not have traditional family support. The bill aims to increase access to higher education for youth in alternative family arrangements. It builds upon previous proposals regarding similar tuition waivers.
Key provisions
- Creates a tuition waiver program for children raised by grandparents or other relatives.
- Defines ‘raised by’ to include situations where a relative provides primary care and support.
- Establishes eligibility criteria, including residency in Massachusetts.
- Specifies the types of institutions eligible for the waiver (e.g., public colleges and universities).
- Outlines the process for applying for and receiving the tuition waiver.
- Requires the Board of Higher Education to administer the program.
- Allows for funding to be allocated from the state’s higher education budget.
- Includes provisions for reporting and evaluation of the program’s effectiveness.
Who is affected
- Students raised by grandparents or other relatives
- Grandparents and other relatives providing primary care
- Massachusetts public colleges and universities
- The Higher Education Department
- The State Budget
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Joint Committee on Higher Education
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Bill S.2592 194th (Current)
An Act relative to tuition waivers for children raised by a grandparent
Senate, September 2, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 924) of Julian Cyr and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to tuition waivers for children raised by a grandparent or other relative, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No.2592).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Higher Education Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2592
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/8/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Higher Education |
| 9/8/2025 | Senate | New draft of S924 |
| 9/8/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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