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CT SB00398
Bill
Status
5/19/2015
Primary Sponsor
Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
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AI Summary
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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.
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Makes DACA-eligible students eligible to receive tuition waivers, tuition remissions, grants for educational expenses, and student employment opportunities through state financial assistance programs.
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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.
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Authorizes the Office of Higher Education to adopt regulations concerning eligibility requirements and the application process for financial assistance under this act.
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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