The bill proposes that the committee on Higher Education be authorized to conduct an investigation and study regarding two specific petitions: one advocating for full student representation on the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees (House No. 1439) and another examining the economic and educational impacts of public-private partnerships between higher educational institutions and private corporations (House No. 1445). The committee is tasked with reporting the findings of this investigation, along with any recommendations and necessary legislative drafts, to the General Court by December 31, 2026.

This legislative order emphasizes the importance of student representation in governance and the potential implications of partnerships between educational institutions and private entities. The committee's findings could lead to significant changes in how student voices are integrated into university decision-making processes and how public-private collaborations are structured within the higher education system in Massachusetts.