Substitute Senate Bill No. 1250, also known as Public Act No. 25-119, aims to implement the Governor's budget recommendations for higher education in Connecticut, effective July 1, 2025. The bill requires public institutions of higher education and their central offices to submit data to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System in accordance with federal regulations. It also updates the existing Connecticut Preschool through Twenty and Workforce Information Network (CP20 WIN) by renaming it to the Preschool through Twenty and Workforce Information Network (P20 WIN) and establishing a new framework for data sharing among participating agencies. Key changes include the deletion of outdated terms related to CP20 WIN and the introduction of new language that emphasizes secure data sharing across state agencies, with the Office of Policy and Management designated as the administrator for P20 WIN.

Additionally, the bill mandates regional workforce development boards to submit performance data to the P20 WIN, focusing on workforce training programs funded by federal and state resources. By September 1, 2025, the Chief Workforce Officer is tasked with establishing standards for data submission, and starting January 1, 2022, may request data from P20 WIN for evaluating the state's workforce system. The bill also requires public institutions to provide data for research while ensuring privacy compliance and mandates the Board of Trustees of The University of Connecticut and the Board of Regents for Higher Education to review policies regarding accounts receivable holds for incarcerated students by January 1, 2026. Overall, the bill repeals and replaces certain sections of existing statutes to ensure a consistent approach to data sharing and reporting across state agencies.

Statutes affected:
Governor's Bill:
HED Joint Favorable Substitute:
File No. 169:
Public Act No. 25-119: