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 state's Preschool through Twenty and Workforce Information Network (P20 WIN), replacing the previous "CP20 WIN" designation and redefining its purpose to facilitate data integration from various state agencies to inform educational and workforce policies. The bill repeals and substitutes Section 10a-57g, establishing the Office of Policy and Management as the administrator for P20 WIN, which will support the executive board in overseeing the network and managing data sharing agreements.

Additionally, the bill mandates that regional workforce development boards submit performance data to the P20 WIN, focusing on federally and state-funded workforce training programs. By September 1, 2025, the Chief Workforce Officer is tasked with establishing data submission standards. 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 enhances data sharing protocols among state agencies, including the Department of Correction and the Board of Pardons and Paroles, while protecting individual privacy. Furthermore, it directs the Board of Trustees of The University of Connecticut and the Board of Regents for Higher Education to revise policies regarding accounts receivable holds for incarcerated students, thereby facilitating their enrollment in postsecondary education programs. Overall, the bill aims to improve Connecticut's workforce system through enhanced data collection and interagency collaboration.

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