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CT SB00947

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee

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Origin

Senate

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Board of Regents for Higher Education to establish a waiver process allowing regional community-technical colleges to waive the advanced degree requirement for manufacturing technology program faculty applicants who possess relevant employment experience.

  • Defines "advanced degree" as a postgraduate degree, including a master's degree or doctorate.

  • Permits the Board of Regents to prescribe the standards and criteria for what constitutes relevant employment experience qualifying for the waiver.

  • Protects existing collective bargaining agreements by prohibiting the waiver process from altering provisions related to employment conditions or credential requirements.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing A Waiver Process For Manufacturing Technology Teaching Faculty.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/09

3/3/2017

Committee Referrals

Higher Education and Employment Advancement3/1/2017

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