SENATE DOCKET, NO. 422        FILED ON: 1/29/2021

SENATE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 826

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Joanne M. Comerford

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act expanding access to higher education tuition and fee waivers for adopted foster children.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Joanne M. Comerford

Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester


SENATE DOCKET, NO. 422        FILED ON: 1/29/2021

SENATE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 826

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 826) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand access to higher education tuition and fee waivers for adopted foster children.  Higher Education.

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Second General Court
(2021-2022)

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An Act expanding access to higher education tuition and fee waivers for adopted foster children.

 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. The first sentence of the eighth paragraph of section 19 of chapter 15A of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out the word “state-supported”.

SECTION 2. The first sentence of the ninth paragraph of section 19 of chapter 15A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word “provide” the following word:- full.