The following is a list of notices, by date of publication, for proposed new Department of Higher Education (DHE) regulations or amendments to existing DHE regulations. Click on a link to view the corresponding notice; either the proposed new regulation or, in the case of amendments, a redline reflecting the proposed changes to the existing regulation; and other related documents.
All persons interested in submitting comments on a proposed new regulation or changes to an existing regulation may do so in writing by the date indicated in the notice. Please refer to the full notice for the email and mailing addresses for submitting comments. DHE is not required to respond to comments; however, all comments received by the date indicated in the notice will be reviewed and considered.
The date published is the date the notice appeared in the newspaper and the Massachusetts Register and marks the beginning of the 21-day public-comment period, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 3.
Expected to publish January 31, 2025
On January 14, 2025, the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education authorized the Commissioner of Higher Education to solicit public comment on proposed guidelines to expand opportunities for students with severe disabilities to participate in postsecondary experiences within the Massachusetts public higher education system, per legislation included in the FY2023 state budget. The 21-day public comment period is expected to begin on January 31, 2025. Please check this website at that time for instructions on submitting comments.
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