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CT SB00352

Bill

Status

Passed

5/29/2018

Primary Sponsor

Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee

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Origin

Senate

2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the moratorium on Office of Higher Education approval for new programs at independent institutions from July 1, 2018 to July 1, 2020
  • Allows up to 12 new programs per academic year at qualifying institutions to proceed without Office approval
  • Requires institutions to meet three conditions: maintain Title IV financial aid eligibility, maintain a financial responsibility score of at least 1.5, and be accredited in-state for 10+ years
  • Mandates exempt institutions file applications for any programs exceeding 12 per year, submit program action forms before student enrollment, and file program action documentation with the office
  • Requires annual reporting by July 1 including new/discontinued programs, the institution's program approval process and governing board actions, and the institution's financial responsibility composite score

Legislative Description

An Act Extending The Moratorium On Approval Of A Certain Number Of Programs Of Independent Institutions Of Higher Education.

Last Action

Signed by Governor in Original

5/29/2018

Committee Referrals

Higher Education and Employment Advancement3/1/2018

Full Bill Text

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