Massachusetts H1460 prioritizes financial aid for students with deceased parents or those adopted by close relatives.
Massachusetts H1460 amends Chapter 69 of the General Laws to require public institutions of higher education to prioritize financial aid for students or prospective students who have lost their biological parents or had their parental rights terminated due to abuse or neglect. Additionally, it prioritizes aid for students legally adopted by a blood relative within the third level of consanguinity or those assigned a permanent legal guardian by a court. This bill aims to support students who have faced significant family disruptions.
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