The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 150 proposes technical revisions to the higher education statutes, with an effective date of July 1, 2026. Key changes include the continuation of transitional college readiness programs and embedded remedial support programs for the fall semester of 2025 and spring semester of 2026, as specified in the amended subsection (h) of section 10a-157a. Additionally, the definition of "community service programs" in subsection (b) of section 10a-80 is expanded to include various educational and community-directed services provided by the Connecticut State Community College.
Further amendments involve the governance and operational policies of the Connecticut State Community College as outlined in subsection (b) of section 10a-72. The Board of Regents for Higher Education is tasked with establishing mission statements, policies for academic freedom, and new academic programs, while also promoting fundraising efforts for scholarships and campus activities. The bill also modifies section 10-155, allowing the Board to maintain an emergency training program for graduates to teach in elementary schools, with provisions for student admissions and tuition rates. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the structure and offerings of higher education in Connecticut through these revisions.