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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sean Garballey
DDemocratic
Co
Jo Comerford
DDemocratic
Co
Rodney Elliott
DDemocratic
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