Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
JOINT FAVORABLE REPORT
Bill No.: SB-716
AN ACT CONCERNING THE FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS' BILL
Title: OF RIGHTS ACT OF 2019.
Vote Date: 3/18/2021
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:
Senator Lesser, 9th Senatorial District
REASONS FOR BILL:
This bill adds protections for students who take out loans to further their education.
RESPONSE FROM ADMINISTRATION/AGENCY:
None submitted.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF SUPPORT:
Maureen Chalmers, President of the Congress of Connecticut Community Colleges (4Cs)
submitted testimony in support. The 4Cs supported the original Federal Student Loan
Borrowers Bill of Rights Act of 2019, and we support S.B. No. 716, AN ACT CONCERNING
THE FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 2019, which will
expand and strengthen the rights for our students.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF OPPOSITION:
None submitted.
Reported by: Jeanie Phillips, Clerk Date: March 19, 2021


Statutes affected:
Committee Bill:
HED Joint Favorable:
File No. 279:
Public Act No. 21-190: