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CT SB00654
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2021
Primary Sponsor
James Maroney
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AI Summary
- Requires the Office of Workforce Competitiveness to designate certificate and training programs as high-need based on state workforce needs
- Authorizes the Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority to issue loans with state support to individuals completing high-need certificate programs
- Expands existing tax credit under section 12-217qq to include employers who pay Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority loans on behalf of employees
- Establishes a mentorship program for debt-free community college students enrolled in high-need certificate programs
- Creates the "Nutmeg Internship Program" in partnership with state corporations and the Board of Regents for Higher Education, including a soft skills training component
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning High-need Certificate And Training Programs And Establishing The "nutmeg Internship Program".
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Higher Education and Employment Advancement
1/28/2021
Committee Referrals
Higher Education and Employment Advancement1/28/2021
Full Bill Text
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