Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
JOINT FAVORABLE REPORT
Bill No.: HB-5468
AN ACT CONCERNING COLLEGE CREDITS AWARDED FOR MILITARY
Title: TRAINING.
Vote Date: 3/22/2021
Vote Action: Joint Favorable
PH Date: 2/18/2021
File No.:
Disclaimer: The following JOINT FAVORABLE Report is prepared for the benefit of the
members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and
explanation and does not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber
thereof for any purpose.
SPONSORS OF BILL:
Representative Haines, 34th Assembly District
REASONS FOR BILL:
This bill requires the Board of Regents and the University of Connecticut Board of Trustees to
review and update their policies governing the award of college credit for a student's military
training, coursework, and education every five years. It will help maximize college credits
award to members of the military.
RESPONSE FROM ADMINISTRATION/AGENCY:
None submitted.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF SUPPORT:
John Board submitted testimony in support of this bill.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF OPPOSITION:
None submitted.
Reported by: Jeanie Phillips, Clerk Date: March 24, 2021