Mass Senate unveils plans for free community college for all

[MrDee12345]

I'm so happy this is finally being discussed in our great Commonwealth.

I always figured that Mass would be one of the first states to implement such a plan, but several other states have beat us to the punch. If it does pass, it will be a step in the right direction.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/mass-sena...235145976.html

[massnative71]

Not exactly a "new" discussion.


https://www.city-data.com/forum/mass...ollege-ma.html

[Crazee Cat Lady]

That is a great idea.
The more educated and trained individuals in your society are, the more it benefits the society as a whole.
And it pays for itself in the end...most of the people will earn far higher income in their future and because of that contribute more in taxes to the society as a whole.

[MrDee12345]

Originally Posted by massnative71

Not exactly a "new" discussion.


https://www.city-data.com/forum/mass...ollege-ma.html

That was the previous plan that gave free CC education to people 25+.

This new bill is for everyone.

[bostongymjunkie]

It's an okay idea as long as there are controls in place to prevent flakes who attempt to keep enrolling for courses that they either cannot pass, walk away from or otherwise abuse the system. If you can't show you're serious or capable of doing the work then you should be barred from access for at least a period of time or you have to start paying to enroll. I can see this being abused if it's not done properly. CC classes are already very cheap. You should get one or two bites at the apple then you're done with free.

[OutdoorLover]

Originally Posted by MrDee12345

I'm so happy this is finally being discussed in our great Commonwealth.

I always figured that Mass would be one of the first states to implement such a plan, but several other states have beat us to the punch. If it does pass, it will be a step in the right direction.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/mass-sena...235145976.html

I agree - there are a lot of jobs that do require additional training beyond your basic high school education, but that either don't require university training, or where university training might not benefit candidates much. Practical, vocational education offers great bang for the buck, and it really helps everyone if there is a skilled workforce in the area.

There are exceptions of course, but a lot of people who otherwise terminate education at the high school level will be stuck in low paying, dead-end jobs and end up needing public assistance. One can certainly argue that it's cheaper for taxpayers to pay the modest cost of CC education for a couple of years than to pay a lifetime of public assistance. It's a win-win.

[msRB311]

Welp now tax payers will be paying for free community college and public assistance...for any idiot that shows up here. Yay MA

[BostonBornMassMade]

Should've been done a decade ago

[GeePee]

Originally Posted by msRB311

Welp now tax payers will be paying for free community college and public assistance...for any idiot that shows up here. Yay MA

Who paid for your college?
only a really narrow minded (and selfish) person couldn't see the great benefit of educating its population.

[msRB311]

Originally Posted by GeePee

Who paid for your college?
only a really narrow minded (and selfish) person couldn't see the great benefit of educating its population.

My parents.

My employer and myself paid for my graduate degree.

Only a narrow minded also couldn't understand or care about the tax payers who will be picking up another bill. We really don't know how this will work out either.

There seems to be a lot 'free stuff' happening all at once.