Education (Higher Education)

passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 7, 2026

H 1457: An Act expanding the community college training incentive program

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1457) of Adam J. Scanlon and Carmine Lawrence Gentile relative to expanding the community college training incentive program. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands community college training incentives, increasing access to higher education programs and aligning with educational access indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 27, 2025

H 1431: An Act expanding access to higher education tuition and fee waivers for adopted foster children

By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1431) of Sean Garballey, Joanne M. Comerford and Dennis C. Gallagher relative to higher education tuition and fee waivers for adopted foster children. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly expands tuition/fee waivers for adopted foster children in higher education, increasing access and support for a vulnerable student group.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 27, 2025

H 1427: An Act reducing the cost of attending college

By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1427) of Mindy Domb and Priscila S. Sousa for legislation to establish an open educational resource trust fund. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes open educational resource trust fund to reduce college costs, directly increasing affordability and access in higher education.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 8, 2025

S 2592: 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).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides tuition waivers for children raised by grandparents, expanding higher education access. Directly supports educational access for a specific group under higher education.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 13, 2025

S 2703: An Act relative to the rights of faculty members at the University of Massachusetts

Senate, November , 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 933) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to the rights of faculty members at the University of Massachusetts, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2703).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects faculty rights at UMass, aligning with supporting educators in higher education as per topic description.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 17, 2026

H 1439: An Act providing full student representation on the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees

By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1439) of Daniel J. Hunt for legislation to provide full student representation on the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes student representation on UMass Board of Trustees, enhancing student voice in higher education governance per bill summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 13, 2025

S 933: An Act relative to the rights of faculty members at the University of Massachusetts

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 933) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to the rights of faculty members at the University of Massachusetts. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects faculty rights at UMass, advancing higher education support for educators and aligning with teacher/protection indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 27, 2025

H 4652: An Act relative to higher education financial literacy counseling

This bill requires Massachusetts public and private institutions of higher education to provide financial literacy counseling to accepted students about student loans and related expenses upon campus arrival. It mandates that institutions offer a standardized College Financing Plan developed by federal agencies, detailing all costs (tuition, housing, books, etc.) and available aid (grants, scholarships, loans). The plan must be provided electronically in a printable format, and the Board of Higher Education may create implementing regulations. The bill directly affects all institutions receiving state higher education funding and their incoming students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates financial literacy counseling and standardized cost planning for higher education students, enhancing informed decision-making about loans and expenses to improve educational access.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 8, 2025

S 918: An Act expanding access to higher education tuition and fee waivers for adopted foster children

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 918) of Joanne M. Comerford and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to expand access to higher education tuition and fee waivers for adopted foster children. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands tuition/fee waivers for adopted foster children in higher education, directly increasing access to post-secondary education.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 18, 2025

H 4693: An Act to build resilient infrastructure to generate higher-ed transformation

This bill allocates $2.65 billion in state funds for capital improvements at Massachusetts public colleges and universities. It directly affects all 15 public institutions by funding deferred maintenance, modernization, decarbonization projects, and facility upgrades - including $1.25 billion for campus infrastructure at state universities and community colleges, $80 million for energy efficiency and fossil fuel reduction, and $10 million for lab modernization and student support facilities. Key mechanisms include requiring projects to align with campus master plans and decarbonization plans, mandating inclusion in a capital asset management system, and creating reporting requirements on student collaboration outcomes. The funding covers repairs, construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects like converting campuses for housing, all subject to oversight by the Division of Capital Asset Management.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $2.65B for infrastructure at public higher ed institutions, directly funding modernization and facility upgrades to strengthen educational operations and access.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAllocates $80M specifically for energy efficiency and fossil fuel reduction, directly advancing decarbonization at public institutions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Energy Efficiency

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