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CT SB01261
Bill
Status
6/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
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AI Summary
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Expands the Alliance District Loan Subsidy Program to include individuals employed in designated "high priority occupations" by local or regional boards of education or technical education and career schools in alliance districts, in addition to the existing coverage for teachers, paraeducators, and school counselors.
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High priority occupations must promote health, welfare, or education of alliance district residents, have high demand for services, and be experiencing or projected to experience workforce shortages.
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Requires the Department of Education to consult with the Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority to designate high priority occupations and establish eligibility criteria, including employment requirements, interest rate subsidies, and principal limits.
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Authorizes up to $7,000,000 for both the Alliance District Loan Subsidy Program and the High Priority Occupation Loan Subsidy Program combined.
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Effective July 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
An Act Expanding The Alliance District Educator And Counselor Loan Subsidy Program And The High Priority Occupation Loan Subsidy Program.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/24/2025