By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2066) of Jacob R. Oliveira relative to increasing college savings plan deductions. Revenue.
By Representatives Roy of Franklin and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1455) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Manny Cruz relative high schools providing and funding college programs. Higher Education.
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1443) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to higher education tuition and fee waivers for seniors. Higher Education.
By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1426) of Manny Cruz, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to address the deferred maintenance needs of public institutions of higher education and for the creation of a green and healthy public college and university building planning commission (including members of the General Court). Higher Education.
By Mr. Cyr, a 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. Higher Education.
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 951) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to support college students in recovery. Higher Education.
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1441) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the acceptance of Advanced Placement scores for college credit. Higher Education.
Senate, September 2, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 949) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a Green and Healthy Public College and University Building Planning Commission that will make recommendations for public higher education buildings relative to energy efficiency, spatial adequacy, life safety, accessibility, indoor environmental quality and public health, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2594).
By Representatives Donato of Medford and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1428) of Paul J. Donato and Sean Garballey relative to tuition waivers for children raised by a grandparent or other relative. Higher Education.
H 4408 establishes a state grant program to address student food insecurity at public colleges and universities in Massachusetts. The bill creates a "Hunger-Free Campus Trust Fund" to provide grants to eligible institutions - including minority-serving colleges and municipally administered schools - to support on-campus food assistance programs. Participating schools must meet specific requirements, such as designating staff to connect students with federal food aid, accepting nutrition benefits at campus vendors, and implementing meal-sharing initiatives. The program requires annual reporting on grant usage, campus activities, and student outcomes to track progress toward reducing food insecurity among students.
