Senate Bill No. 1414 mandates that the Board of Regents for Higher Education incorporate a phased reduction in the maximum percentage of academic courses taught by part-time faculty in collective bargaining agreements with faculty organizations at the Connecticut State Community College. The bill specifies that any agreement made on or after July 1, 2025, must limit the percentage of courses taught by part-time faculty to 45% one year after the agreement, 35% two years after, and 25% three years after. The bill defines "part-time faculty" as those appointed on a semester basis to teach specific courses and clarifies that "academic courses" do not include those focused on practical or technical skills for licensed occupations.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and will result in significant costs for the Board of Regents for Higher Education starting in fiscal year 2027, as it increases the minimum percentage of courses that must be taught by full-time faculty. This change is expected to have ongoing fiscal implications based on the number of full-time and adjunct professors and their respective salaries. The average salary for full-time professors at Connecticut State is significantly higher than that of adjuncts, which could lead to increased financial burdens for the institution as it adjusts to the new requirements.