Authorizes state universities to offer clinical and professional doctorate programs.

The bill amends the General Laws to allow state universities to offer clinical and professional doctorate programs. These programs would be part of the broader educational offerings at the state universities, which already provide services up to the doctorate level. The bill specifies that state universities may not offer PhD programs unless in collaboration with the University of Massachusetts, with approval from the board of higher education and the boards of trustees of both institutions. This change aims to expand the educational opportunities available at state universities.

Authorizes state universities to offer clinical and professional doctorate programs.

The bill amends the General Laws to allow state universities to offer clinical and professional doctorate programs. These programs would be part of the broader educational offerings at the state universities, which already provide services up to the doctorate level. The bill specifies that state universities may not offer PhD programs unless in collaboration with the University of Massachusetts, with approval from the board of higher education and the boards of trustees of both institutions. This change aims to expand the educational opportunities available at state universities.