MA H1425

Prohibits Massachusetts higher education institutions from using legacy status, donor relationships, or early decision plans in admissions unless they pay a public service fee based on their endowment size (ranging from 0.01% to 0.2% of endowment)

Requires all 4-year degree-granting institutions to report annually by December 31 to the Attorney General and Department of Higher Education on admissions preferences, legacy applicant data, early decision/action statistics, and student demographics disaggregated by Pell Grant status and race

Establishes minimum public service fees for institutions with large endowments: at least $1 million for those with endowments over $1.5 billion, and at least $2 million for those over $2 billion

Creates the Higher Education Opportunity Trust Fund to receive collected fees, with proceeds supporting certificate and degree attainment at Massachusetts public community colleges and state universities

Fund governed by a 13-member board of trustees (7 voting, 6 non-voting) including education commissioners, governor appointees with expertise in education and labor, and legislative appointees; effective date July 1, 2026