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CT HB05017

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Linda Schofield

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Children and Families to provide educational financial assistance to children adopted through its foster care program before January 1, 2005
  • Assistance covers either full tuition and fees at any constituent unit of Connecticut's public higher education system, or a monthly stipend until age twenty-two
  • Monthly stipend option requires the adopted child to be enrolled full-time in a secondary or postsecondary education program
  • The Commissioner of the Department of Children and Families determines which education programs are deemed appropriate for assistance eligibility

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Educational Financial Assistance For Children Adopted Through The Department Of Children And Families.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Children

2/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Joint Committee on Children2/9/2012

Full Bill Text

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