CT HB06445

Office of Higher Education must enter into a nationwide state authorization reciprocity agreement establishing uniform standards for distance learning programs, allowing out-of-state institutions to operate distance learning in Connecticut without separate state accreditation review.

Private career schools cannot renew authorization if they have not enrolled any students continuously during the previous two calendar years; authorization extension period increased from 60 to 90 days.

Department of Education must annually notify parents of students in grades 8-11 about dual credit opportunities starting February 1, 2026; Commissioner of Education must develop a model agreement for dual enrollment courses by July 1, 2026.

Institutions offering concurrent enrollment courses must obtain National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships accreditation by July 1, 2028 for existing courses, or within three years for new courses.

Board of Regents for Higher Education must continue offering transitional college readiness and remedial support programs during fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters that were offered during the 2024-2025 academic year.