Substitute Senate Bill No. 1250 seeks to implement the Governor's budget recommendations for higher education in Connecticut by introducing significant changes to the Preschool through Twenty and Workforce Information Network (P20 WIN). The bill replaces the previous "Connecticut Preschool through Twenty and Workforce Information Network" (CP20 WIN) with a new definition for P20 WIN, which is designed to integrate data from various state agencies to inform educational and workforce policies. It mandates that public institutions of higher education submit data to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and establishes an executive board to oversee the network, which includes representatives from participating agencies and the Office of Policy and Management (OPM). The bill emphasizes the importance of data confidentiality and security while outlining the responsibilities of OPM in supporting the executive board and managing data sharing efforts.

Additionally, the bill streamlines data sharing by repealing and replacing existing statutes, allowing state agencies to provide necessary data to the Chief Workforce Officer for research and analysis. It mandates that regional workforce development boards submit performance data to P20 WIN, with specific standards for data submission to be established by September 1, 2025. Key deletions include references to the "CP20" system, which are replaced with "P20 WIN," reflecting a shift in the data management framework. The bill also modifies the governance of P20 WIN, reducing the board's responsibilities regarding fiscal and policy oversight and changing the process for new agencies to join the network. Overall, the bill aims to enhance data sharing and improve the effectiveness of education and workforce development initiatives in Connecticut, with an effective date set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Governor's Bill:
HED Joint Favorable Substitute:
File No. 169: