Page 26 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 2, 2023 BEACON | FROM PAGE 23 only any academic credits and grades for any specific course for which that student’s tuition and mandatory course fees are not paid in full. Supporters said currently schools can withhold a student’s entire transcript even though it might be just one course for which the student has not paid. They said this means that these students cannot use any credits to transfer to more affordable institutions or to obtain employment. “Higher Education institutions are supposed to be vehicles of opportunity, economic mobility and promises of a better future,” said sponsor Rep. David LeBoeuf (D-Worcester). “Continuing to foster adverse practices that disproportionally penalize low-income stuClean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. We also do demolition. Best Prices Call: 781-593-5308 781-321-2499 dents go against these principles, and the principles of the commonwealth. It is our responsibility to make sure those who pursue higher education are not saddled with debt or denied advancement opportunities because of limited financial resources. This bill begins to address this issue by eliminating a counterintuitive practice that has no place in Massachusetts.” HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and enate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of May 2226, the House met for a total of 20 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 34 hours and 25 minutes. Mon.May 22House11:00 a.m. to11:08 a.m. Senate 11:17 a.m. to5:16 p.m. Tues.May 23No House session Senate 10:08 a.m. to7:53 p.m. Wed.May 24No House session Senate 10:09 a.m. to7:49 p.m. Thurs. May 25House11:00 a.m. to11:12 a.m. Senate 10:15 a.m. to7:16 p.m. Fri.May 26No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall. comBob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. Hammersmith - Saugus Classic Center Entrance Colonial in much desired Hammersmith Village on a quiet cul-de-sac. 8 inviting rooms, 2.5 baths and two-car garage. Asking $929,000 Paul Coogan Cell: 617-851-5381 Email: paul@bradhutchinson.com
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