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CT HB05070

Bill

Status

Passed

6/6/2016

Primary Sponsor

Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Office of Higher Education must enter into a multistate or regional reciprocity agreement for state authorization of distance learning programs by January 1, 2017
  • Out-of-state institutions participating in the state authorization reciprocity agreement may operate distance learning programs in Connecticut without undergoing the state's separate authorization, licensing, and accreditation process
  • Connecticut institutions of higher education seeking to participate in the reciprocity agreement must submit an application to the Office of Higher Education and receive annual authorization valid for one-year periods with renewal options
  • Office of Higher Education shall establish a graduated fee schedule for Connecticut institutions based on the number of full-time equivalent students enrolled
  • Attorney General retains authority to enforce consumer protection laws under chapter 735a of the general statutes and Title X of the Dodd-Frank Act

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Participation In The Standard Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Regarding Distance Learning Programs.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Higher Education and Employment Advancement2/5/2016

Full Bill Text

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