7077-0023 Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine Program

For a contract with the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University; provided, that funds appropriated in this item shall be expended under a resident veterinary tuition remission plan as approved by the commissioner of higher education for supportive veterinary services provided to the commonwealth; provided further, that funds from this item may support collaborative arrangements which may include teaching partnerships, articulation agreements, or both with community colleges and vocational technical schools that offer veterinary technician programs, veterinary health care programs, or both approved by the board of higher education; and provided further, that prior year costs may be paid from this item