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CT HB05030

Bill

Status

Passed

5/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Toni Harp

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Regional community-technical colleges and Connecticut State University System must develop and implement a general education core of at least 30 academic credits by July 1, 2013

  • Core courses must be offered as part of liberal arts, sciences, and designated transfer degree programs at each constituent unit

  • Students transferring between institutions or within the same system shall have credits earned in the core curriculum automatically count toward general education requirements at their new institution

  • Teaching faculty from both the regional community-technical college system and Connecticut State University System, elected through system-wide faculty senate elections, must participate in developing and implementing the core curriculum

  • Effective July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Development Of A General Education Core Of Courses To Allow For The Seamless Transfer Among Public Institutions Of Higher Education.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

5/14/2012

Committee Referrals

Higher Education and Employment Advancement2/9/2012

Full Bill Text

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