The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 7006, aims to expand tuition waivers at regional community-technical colleges to include residents who reside in nursing homes and enroll in online courses. Specifically, the bill introduces a new provision that states that any resident of the state who (A) resides in a nursing home, as defined in section 19a-490, and (B) enrolls in any online course will be eligible for a tuition waiver. This addition is marked by the insertion of new legal language in subsection (d) of section 10a-77 of the general statutes.

Additionally, the bill repeals certain existing provisions and modifies eligibility criteria for tuition waivers. Notably, it deletes the previous clause that provided waivers for residents who were dependent children of individuals killed in a multivehicle crash in Avon on July 29, 2005, while adding the new eligibility for nursing home residents. The bill also clarifies that veterans and members of the National Guard will have the same registration status as students not receiving tuition waivers, ensuring equitable access to courses. The act is set to take effect upon passage.