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CT SB00398

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/19/2015

Primary Sponsor

Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee

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Origin

Senate

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows individuals accepted into the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program who qualify as in-state students to apply for state financial assistance at public institutions of higher education in Connecticut.

  • Makes DACA-eligible students eligible to receive tuition waivers, tuition remissions, grants for educational expenses, and student employment opportunities through state financial assistance programs.

  • Requires the Office of Higher Education to establish procedures and develop application forms by August 1, 2015 to enable eligible individuals to participate in state financial assistance programs.

  • Authorizes the Office of Higher Education to adopt regulations concerning eligibility requirements and the application process for financial assistance under this act.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

An Act Assisting Students Accepted Into The Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals Program With The Cost Of College.

Last Action

House Calendar Number 582

5/21/2015

Committee Referrals

Higher Education and Employment Advancement1/22/2015

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