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SD 2898

MassReconnect FY25 Report

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Massachusetts bill requiring FY25 report on MassReconnect program evaluating free tuition initiative for adult degree and credential seekers.

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Bill Summary · SD 2898

Legislative bill overview

SD 2898 requires the creation and submission of a fiscal year 2025 report on the MassReconnect program, which provides free tuition and support services to eligible adults seeking to complete undergraduate degrees or workforce credentials. The bill mandates that the report document program participation, outcomes, costs, and recommendations for future implementation.

Why is this important

MassReconnect addresses workforce development and economic mobility by removing financial barriers for adult learners who interrupted their education. The FY25 report will provide data necessary to evaluate the program's effectiveness and inform decisions about its continuation, expansion, or modification in subsequent budget cycles.

Potential points of contention

  • Program cost and funding sources: Questions about whether the program's expenses justify outcomes and how it affects other education funding priorities
  • Eligibility criteria and equity: Debate over whether current eligibility requirements effectively reach intended populations or if they create barriers for certain demographics
  • Accountability metrics: Disagreement over which outcome measures (completion rates, employment, earning gains) best demonstrate program success and how to measure long-term impact

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

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