CT SB00308

Office of Higher Education must establish a scholarship program for state residents enrolled in noncredit sub-baccalaureate certificate programs at institutions of higher education or private occupational schools by January 1, 2021.

The program may prioritize certificate programs for particular trades or occupations based on data collected under section 10a-57b of the general statutes and may specify income limits for student eligibility.

Office of Higher Education must submit an annual report to the joint standing committee on higher education beginning January 1, 2022, and each year thereafter.

Annual reports must include the number of scholarship recipients, types of certificate programs funded, and total amount of scholarships distributed in the previous year.

The act takes effect on July 1, 2020.