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CT HB06583
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/4/2021
Primary Sponsor
Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
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AI Summary
- Requires each independent institution of higher education to submit a closure plan to the Office of Higher Education by January 1, 2022
- Closure plans must address responses to natural disasters, pandemics, data security threats, catastrophic events, and management of student records, education continuity, financial aid, and refunds
- Regionally accredited institutions may satisfy requirements by submitting the same closure plan already submitted to their regional accreditation agency
- Institutions must submit updated closure plans within 30 days after their governing board approves changes
- Institutions planning permanent closure must notify the Office of Higher Education within 30 days of governing board authorization, including planned termination date, student records transfer details, transcript management contacts, teach-out arrangements, and evidence of communication with federal education department and regional accreditors
Legislative Description
An Act Requiring Independent Institutions Of Higher Education To Submit Closure Plans To The Office Of Higher Education.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/09
3/5/2021
Committee Referrals
Higher Education and Employment Advancement3/4/2021
Full Bill Text
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