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CT HB05467

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2021

Primary Sponsor

Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • The Board of Regents for Higher Education and the Board of Trustees of The University of Connecticut shall establish an annual "Fee-Free Day" on November 1st or another jointly chosen date.

  • High school students who have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) may submit college applications without paying an application fee on the designated Fee-Free Day.

  • The waived application fee applies to all public institutions of higher education governed by the two boards.

  • The act takes effect on July 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing A "fee-free Day" At Public Institutions Of Higher Education.

Last Action

File Number 332

4/8/2021

Committee Referrals

Higher Education and Employment Advancement1/25/2021

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