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CT HB05798

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2015

Primary Sponsor

Themis Klarides

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a tuition waiver program at regional community-technical colleges for highly qualified high school students upon high school graduation
  • Requires students to enroll in degree programs in fields identified by the Department of Economic and Community Development as having a shortage of qualified employees in Connecticut
  • Students must maintain a specified grade point average while enrolled at a regional community-technical college to retain the tuition waiver
  • Aims to reduce college education costs for families and encourage students to pursue careers in high-need fields in Connecticut

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing A Tuition Waiver Program At The Regional Community-technical Colleges For Highly Qualified High School Students.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/26

2/20/2015

Committee Referrals

Higher Education and Employment Advancement1/21/2015

Full Bill Text

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