Senate Bill No. 106, identified as File No. 68, is a legislative proposal concerning workforce development initiatives in the state. The bill mandates that the Board of Regents for Higher Education conduct a study on workforce development initiatives. The results of this study are to be reported to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly that oversees matters related to higher education and employment advancement by January 1, 2025. This report must comply with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes. The bill is effective upon passage and introduces a new section to the law.

The fiscal impact statement accompanying the bill indicates that there will be no state or municipal cost associated with the implementation of this bill. The Board of Regents for Higher Education is expected to have the necessary staff and expertise to conduct the study without incurring additional expenses. The bill has received a joint favorable vote from the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee with 19 members in favor and 3 against on March 7, 2024. The Office of Legislative Research does not analyze Special Acts, and therefore, no further analysis is provided in this document.