Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1465: An Act relative to establishing a tuition free program for teachers and paraprofessionals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1465 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to establishing a tuition free program for teachers and paraprofessionals. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5179.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1465) of Steven Ultrino that the Board of Higher Education be directed to establish a program for certain school teachers and paraprofessionals to attend courses at public institutions of higher education at no tuition cost. Higher Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Ultrino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33rd Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5179
- Hearing scheduled for 07/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Higher Education