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MA H1421
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Arena-DeRosa
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AI Summary
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Creates the John F. Kennedy Service Scholarship program within the Massachusetts Higher Education Authority to provide student debt relief grants of up to $5,000 for Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and Commonwealth Corps alumni
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Eligibility requires Massachusetts residency, completion of at least one approved volunteer program, and annual income at or below the state median income
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Applicants must be currently employed by Massachusetts state or municipal government, a federal office located in Massachusetts, or a Massachusetts-based nonprofit organization
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Grant awards cover 100% of outstanding student debt up to the $5,000 maximum, subject to appropriation
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Authorizes the Higher Education Authority to promulgate rules and regulations for program implementation
Legislative Description
Establishing the John F. Kennedy service scholarship program for student debt relief for peace corps, americorps, and commonwealth corps alumni
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
2/5/2026