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CT SB00261

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/28/2016

Primary Sponsor

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establish Operation Academic Support for Incoming Service Members (OASIS) centers at each constituent unit of state colleges and universities, effective October 1, 2016
  • Require each constituent unit to employ at least one dedicated full-time professional to staff the OASIS center and support veterans enrolled at the institution
  • Mandate the Board of Regents for Higher Education and Board of Trustees for the University of Connecticut to adopt a collaboration plan with veterans' service organizations
  • Require annual conferences for OASIS center staff to share best practices, discuss coordination efforts, and develop behavioral intervention training for staff working with veteran students

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Veterans Services At State Colleges And Universities.

Last Action

House Calendar Number 527

4/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Higher Education and Employment Advancement4/6/2016
Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs2/24/2016

Full Bill Text

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