S.2051

Relative to the accessibility and affordability of trade school education

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S2051 amends tax deductions to make trade school tuition more affordable.

Massachusetts S2051 modifies the state tax code to allow taxpayers to deduct tuition payments for trade school education. Specifically, it introduces a new deduction for tuition payments to private occupational schools, up to 25% of the taxpayer's Massachusetts adjusted gross income. This deduction aims to enhance the accessibility and affordability of trade school education by reducing the financial burden on students and their families.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 9, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Jul 2

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Apr 1

Senate

Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026

Aug 27, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium