HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1787 FILED ON: 1/17/2013
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2567
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Michael J. Finn
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the passage of the accompanying:
An Act relative to the promotion of public higher education in the Commonwealth.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: |
Michael J. Finn | 6th Hampden |
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1787 FILED ON: 1/17/2013
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2567
By Mr. Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2567) of Michael J. Finn for legislation to provide an income tax deduction for qualified higher education tuition expenses . Revenue. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
An Act relative to the promotion of public higher education in the Commonwealth.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Section 1. Subsection 11 of Section 3 of Chapter 62 of the General Laws as appearing in the 2010 Official Edition, is amended by inserting the following new section (a) as follows:-
Massachusetts residents or their dependents who qualify for in-state tuition, and who attend a two or four year public college, university or community college within the Commonwealth at full time status shall be eligible to deduct qualified college tuition expenses, which are considered designated tuition or mandatory fees, paid out of pocket, dollar for dollar, less any scholarships, grants or financial aid received, for each year of enrollment.
