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CT SB00919
Bill
Status
2/23/2017
Primary Sponsor
Veterans' Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Establishes Operation Academic Support for Incoming Service Members (OASIS) centers at each state university, regional community-technical college, and University of Connecticut campus, effective October 1, 2017.
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OASIS centers are responsible for developing programming and services to provide outreach and assistance to enrolled students who are veterans.
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Requires the Board of Regents for Higher Education and Board of Trustees for The University of Connecticut to jointly adopt a collaboration plan with veterans' service organizations.
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Mandates an annual conference for OASIS center staff to share best practices, identify service challenges, improve communication and coordination, and develop enhanced behavioral intervention training for staff working with veteran students.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Veterans' Services At State Colleges And Universities.
Last Action
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
4/13/2017