Connecticut House Bill HB06612

Connecticut 2015 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/28/15
• Refer: 1/28/15

Caption

An Act Concerning The Exclusive Use Of Equipment And Facilities By Agricultural Science And Technology Education Centers And Increasing The Reimbursement Rate For Certain Agricultural Science And Technology Education Center Construction Projects.

Impact

If enacted, HB 6612 will amend section 10-65 of the general statutes to officially designate the exclusive use of equipment and facilities by agricultural science education centers. This will formally restrict access to these resources from outside entities, thereby increasing the operational autonomy of these centers. Additionally, the increased reimbursement rate for construction projects is expected to stimulate investment in upgrading and building new facilities, which could ultimately improve the quality of agricultural education and training programs offered.

Summary

House Bill 6612 aims to ensure that the equipment and facilities used in agricultural science and technology education centers are exclusively utilized by those centers. This legislation seeks to provide clarity in the use of educational resources, likely to enhance the focus and effectiveness of agricultural training. The bill also proposes an increase in the reimbursement rate for certain construction projects related to these education centers to a rate of ninety-five percent, enhancing financial support for utilizing and developing educational infrastructure in agriculture.

Contention

While there may not be significant public contention noted during discussions surrounding the bill, some stakeholders may express concerns regarding the exclusivity clause. This could be interpreted as limiting collaboration opportunities with community stakeholders or neighboring educational programs. Furthermore, while the reimbursement rate increase is generally positive, questions about the funding source or overall budget implications may arise as the bill progresses, especially in relation to other funding demands within the state's education sector.