Senate Bill No. 379, titled "An Act Concerning Workforce Development in the State," mandates the Board of Regents for Higher Education to conduct a study on workforce development initiatives within Connecticut. The bill requires the board to submit a report detailing the findings of this study to the relevant joint standing committee of the General Assembly by January 1, 2027. This new requirement is inserted as a new section in the law, specifically noted as Section 1 from passage New section. The fiscal impact of the bill is assessed to be negligible, with no expected costs to the state or municipalities, as the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) are believed to have the necessary resources to carry out the study. The bill has received favorable support from the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee, passing with a vote of 15 in favor and 3 against. The bill's provisions do not include any deletions from current law.