Senate Bill No. 1259, also known as Special Act No. 25-8, mandates the University of Connecticut to conduct a study aimed at identifying strategies to enhance student enrollment at its Waterbury Campus. The study will explore various approaches, including the implementation of dual enrollment programs and online course offerings, while also considering the operational aspects of these programs and their alignment with workforce development initiatives at the campus.

The bill requires the University to submit a report detailing its findings and recommendations to the relevant joint standing committees of the General Assembly by February 1, 2026. This initiative is intended to bolster enrollment and improve educational opportunities at the Waterbury Campus, thereby contributing to the overall mission of the University of Connecticut. No deletions or specific legal language changes were noted in the text of the bill.