Substitute Senate Bill No. 1250, also known as Public Act No. 25-119, seeks 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 guidelines. It also updates the existing Preschool through Twenty and Workforce Information Network (P20 WIN) by replacing the previous name "CP20 WIN" and enhancing its purpose to integrate data from various state agencies to inform educational and workforce policies. The legislation repeals and replaces Section 10a-57g of the general statutes, introducing new definitions and responsibilities for P20 WIN, including the establishment of an executive board and a data governing board to oversee data sharing and analysis.

Additionally, the bill mandates regional workforce development boards to submit performance data to 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. The bill also requires constituent units of the state higher education system to report on postsecondary education outcomes while ensuring compliance with privacy laws. It includes provisions for the Department of Correction to provide necessary data for research while protecting individual privacy and mandates revisions to policies regarding accounts receivable holds for incarcerated students. Throughout the legislation, references to "CP20" are updated to "P20," reflecting the new data-sharing framework and enhancing the Chief Workforce Officer's authority to request data from state agencies.

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