H 1262 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to community college affordability

This bill aims to make community college more affordable and accessible for Massachusetts students by expanding tuition waivers to include non-state-supported courses like summer, evening, and online classes. It also mandates that high school seniors complete a free federal financial aid application, known as the FAFSA, unless a parent or guardian signs a waiver, while ensuring student privacy is protected. Additionally, the legislation requires the state to create educational materials for high school juniors and seniors that explain affordable college options and the financial aid process, with these resources distributed to all high schools.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Apr 1, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Higher Education
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors