Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts S459: An Act to expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities
Status: Failed, July 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
Chapter 15A of the General Laws, as so appearing in the 2022 edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 9B the following new section:- Section 9C. The department shall administer the Access College Early (ACE) Program, subject to appropriation, providing needs-based financial assistance for high school students eligible for the Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Partnership (CDEP). Such assistance shall be granted to students living in or attending high school in a gateway municipality, as defined in section 3A of chapter 23A, and who also qualify for or receive free or reduced-price lunch under the federally-funded school meals program. Students receiving financial assistance under the ACE Program will participate in CDEP at no cost and may earn up to 24 college credits.
Sponsors
- John Velis (D, Hampden and Hampshire) · primary sponsor
- Kelly Pease (R, 4th Hampden)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see S3238
- : Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026
- : Accompanied a study order, see H4931
- : Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- : House concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Education
Common questions
- What is S459?
- S459 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities.
- What is the status of S459?
- Failed as of July 30, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see S3238 (July 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored S459?
- John Velis (D, Hampden and Hampshire), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for S459?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S459
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