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CT HB06888
Bill
Status
1/30/2019
Primary Sponsor
Terrie Wood
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AI Summary
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Amends subsection (a) of section 10a-6 of the general statutes to require Board of Regents for Higher Education approval before merging or closing institutions within the Connecticut State University System, regional community-technical college system, and Charter Oak State College.
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Mandates that any plan for closure or merger must be reported to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly with cognizance over higher education and employment advancement matters.
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Requires authorization by an act of the General Assembly before the Board of Regents can proceed with any institutional merger or closure.
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Transfers decision-making authority from the Board of Regents to the legislature for institutional consolidation or closure within Connecticut's state higher education systems.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Merger Or Closure Of Institutions Within The Connecticut State Colleges And Universities.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Higher Education and Employment Advancement
1/30/2019