The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1424, introduced in January 2025, seeks to grant the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences, located in Groton, the authority to confer degrees and issue diplomas or certificates typical of higher education institutions. This authorization is contingent upon adherence to the institute's bylaws and compliance with requirements set forth by the Office of Higher Education, as outlined in section 10a-34 of the general statutes.

The bill is effective upon passage and introduces a new section that specifically empowers the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences to confer degrees, thereby expanding its capabilities within the higher education framework. There are no deletions from current law in this bill, as it primarily establishes new legal language to facilitate the institute's degree-granting authority.