Substitute Senate Bill No. 1250, also known as Public Act No. 25-119, implements the Governor's budget recommendations for higher education, 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 updates the existing Preschool through Twenty and Workforce Information Network (P20 WIN) by replacing the previous name "CP20 WIN" and revising its purpose to enhance data integration from state agencies to inform educational and workforce policies. The bill also repeals and substitutes Section 10a-57g of the general statutes, establishing an executive board to oversee P20 WIN, appointing the Office of Policy and Management as the network administrator, and creating a data governing board to manage cross-agency data policies.

Additionally, the bill mandates that regional workforce development boards 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 data submission standards. It also requires constituent units of the state higher education system to report on postsecondary education outcomes while ensuring compliance with privacy laws. The bill emphasizes privacy protection when accessing individualized records for research and 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, facilitating their enrollment in educational programs. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the state's workforce system through improved data collection, analysis, and interagency collaboration.

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