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CT HB06403
Bill
Status
2/9/2021
Primary Sponsor
Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
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AI Summary
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Changes the Board of Regents for Higher Education authority from unilateral power to "merge or close" institutions to only "recommend" such actions for the Connecticut State University System, regional community-technical colleges, and Charter Oak State College.
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Requires any merger or closing recommendation to receive a two-thirds vote from the Board of Regents.
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Mandates the Board notify the joint standing committee of the General Assembly with cognizance over higher education of any recommended merger or closing.
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Requires approval by majority vote of both houses of the General Assembly within one year of receiving notice or by the adjournment of the next regular session, whichever is later; allows either house to reject by majority vote.
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If the General Assembly fails to act within the specified timeframe, the recommended merger or closing is deemed automatically approved; effective July 1, 2021.
Legislative Description
An Act Requiring Legislative Approval For The Merger Or Closing Of Institutions Within The Connecticut State Colleges And Universities.
Last Action
File Number 155
3/29/2021