S 2755
An Act relative to debt-free public higher education
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to make public higher education debt-free for students in Massachusetts. It aims to eliminate tuition costs at public colleges and universities, removing a significant financial barrier to accessing post-secondary education. The bill seeks to ensure that all students, regardless of their financial background, have the opportunity to pursue higher education without incurring substantial student loan debt. It is part of a series of similar proposals seeking to address the rising cost of college and student loan burdens.
Key provisions
- Eliminates tuition costs at public colleges and universities in Massachusetts.
- Provides funding to cover operational costs of institutions, potentially through increased state appropriations or other revenue sources.
- May include provisions for need-based grants or scholarships to support students beyond tuition.
- Likely requires adjustments to the state’s higher education funding formula.
- Could establish a process for determining eligibility for debt-free education.
- May include provisions for streamlining the financial aid application process.
- Addresses the impact on public institutions’ budgets and resource allocation.
- Could establish a task force to study and recommend implementation strategies.
Who is affected
- Students attending public colleges and universities in Massachusetts
- Families of students attending public colleges and universities in Massachusetts
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts (through its higher education system)
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Higher Education
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Bill S.2755 194th (Current)
An Act relative to debt-free public higher education
Senate, November 26, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 929) of James B. Eldridge, Vanna Howard, Jacob R. Oliveira, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee debt-free public higher education, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2755).
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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.2755
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 12/24/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Higher Education |
| 12/24/2025 | Senate | New draft of S929 |
| 12/24/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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