CT SB00188

State agencies responsible for issuing credentials must report to the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management by July 1, 2022 on the extent credentials may be issued or renewed online.

Labor Department must issue last-year identification cards to qualified registered apprentices who have completed 75% of required work experience and instruction in electrical, plumbing, heating, piping and cooling, sprinkler fitter, or sheet metal work trades.

Initial or didactic training and continuing instruction required to obtain or renew credentials may be completed via the Internet or distance learning.

Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority must submit a report by November 1, 2021 on financing opportunities for postsecondary occupational education and recommendations for income-based repayment options.

Occupational credentials must be issued to persons who establish Connecticut residency or are married to active duty U.S. armed forces members or accompanied such members to a Connecticut military installation, under certain circumstances.

Department of Consumer Protection may deny or issue building trade licenses pursuant to a consent order based on commissioner determination of felony guilt.

Agencies issuing occupational credentials must review and recommend ways to reduce or eliminate barriers to participation.