Senate Bill No. 1412, also known as Special Act No. 25-4, authorizes the Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts to confer degrees and grant diplomas or certificates that are customary in higher education institutions. This authority is granted in accordance with the conservatory's bylaws and is subject to the requirements set by the Office of Higher Education, as outlined in section 10a-34 of the general statutes.

The bill does not contain any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language that empowers the Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts to operate similarly to other higher education institutions in terms of degree conferral. The act became effective upon passage and was approved by the Governor on May 21, 2025.