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H 1428

An Act relative to tuition waivers for children raised by a grandparent or other relative

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by James Arena-DeRosa and 6 co-sponsors

Bill Summary: H 1428 - Tuition Waivers for Children Raised by Grandparents or Relatives OverviewH 1428, "An Act relative to tuition waivers for children raised by a grandparent or

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · H 1428

Bill Summary: H 1428 - Tuition Waivers for Children Raised by Grandparents or Relatives

Overview

H 1428, "An Act relative to tuition waivers for children raised by a grandparent or other relative," aims to provide tuition waivers for higher education to children who were raised by grandparents or other relatives, rather than their biological parents.

Key Provisions

  • Requires all public colleges and universities in the state to provide full tuition waivers for any student who was raised by a grandparent or other relative for at least 5 years during their childhood.
  • Eligibility criteria includes:
    • The student was raised by a grandparent or relative for a minimum of 5 years prior to age 18.
    • The student's biological parents were not the primary caregivers during that time period.
    • The student meets all other standard admission requirements for the institution.
  • Tuition waivers would cover the full cost of in-state tuition and mandatory fees at public colleges and universities.
  • Waivers are renewable for up to 4 years of undergraduate study as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress.

Impacts and Timeline

  • The bill would provide financial relief and greater access to higher education for students from non-traditional family backgrounds.
  • Estimated to benefit several thousand students across the state each year who were raised by grandparents or other relatives.
  • If passed, the tuition waiver program would go into effect starting in the 2026-2027 academic year.
  • The bill has been reported favorably by committee and referred to the House Ways and Means Committee for further consideration.

Overall, H 1428 aims to support educational attainment and opportunity for students from non-traditional family structures by covering the cost of tuition at public colleges and universities.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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