H 4881·MA·house
An Act relative to adjunct faculty in public higher education
Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 7, 2026
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Higher Education
Latest Action
House: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Jan 7, 2026
Summary
The legislation defines adjunct faculty at public colleges and universities and requires the Commonwealth to gradually cover a larger share of their retirement‑plan premiums. It also creates a working group to review adjunct rights, pay, benefits and pathways to full‑time positions, with a report due by the end of 2026. The measure is intended to improve benefits for part‑time teachers and inform future policy.
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