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Connecticut Senate Bill SB01084

Connecticut 2015 Regular Session

Connecticut Senate Bill SB01084

Introduced
3/11/15  
Introduced
3/11/15  
Refer
3/11/15  

Caption

An Act Concerning Certificate Programs At The Regional Community-technical Colleges.

Impact

This legislation is significant for state laws regarding higher education as it establishes a standardized approach to reporting on sub-baccalaureate certificate programs. By requiring institutions to report specific data, the bill facilitates the establishment of a consistent framework that can help the state better assess and compare the value of various educational offerings. Additionally, the Board of Regents for Higher Education is tasked with developing a written definition for sub-baccalaureate certificates, which could lead to uniformity in how programs are categorized and recognized within the state.

Summary

SB01084 aims to enhance the transparency and uniformity of sub-baccalaureate certificate programs across regional community-technical colleges and private occupational schools in the state. The bill mandates that these institutions provide annual data to the Office of Higher Education on their certificate programs, including details such as program names, enrollment statistics, and credential types awarded. This requirement is intended to streamline the information available to prospective students, thereby aiding their decision-making regarding enrollment in these programs. The enactment of this bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2015.

Contention

Points of contention may arise concerning the level of bureaucratic oversight this bill imposes on educational institutions. While proponents argue that increased data transparency will ultimately benefit students and ensure institutions are providing valuable programs, critics may view it as an additional layer of regulatory requirements that could burden schools, especially smaller programs focused on niche markets. Furthermore, questions may be raised about the effectiveness of data use and whether it genuinely translates into improved educational outcomes for students pursuing these certificate paths.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB05436

An Act Concerning Educator Certification, Teachers, Paraeducators And Mandated Reporter Requirements.

CT SB00440

An Act Concerning Certificates Of Need.

CT SB00204

An Act Expanding The Debt-free Community College Program And Naming The Grants After Mary Ann Handley.

CT HB05523

An Act Concerning Allocations Of Federal American Rescue Plan Act Funds And Provisions Related To General Government, Human Services, Education And The Biennium Ending June 30, 2025.

CT SB00107

An Act Updating Requirements For Construction Management Oversight At The University Of Connecticut, Pausing The Requirement For A Plan To Increase The Number Of Full-time Faculty At Public Institutions Of Higher Education And Replacing References To The President Of The Connecticut State Colleges And Universities With The Chancellor Of The Connecticut State Colleges And Universities.

CT SB00212

An Act Concerning The Revisor's Technical Corrections To The General Statutes.

CT HB05142

An Act Concerning Consumer Credit, Certain Bank Real Estate Improvements, The Connecticut Uniform Securities Act, Shared Appreciation Agreements, Innovation Banks, The Community Bank And Community Credit Union Program And Technical Revisions To The Banking Statutes.

CT HB05343

An Act Concerning A Study On The Feasibility Of Establishing A Prepaid College Tuition Program.

CT HB05299

An Act Concerning The Department Of Economic And Community Development's Recommendations For Revisions To The Jobsct Program And The Commerce And Related Statutes.

CT SB00014

An Act Assisting School Districts In Improving Educational Outcomes, Implementing The Recommendations Of The Department Of Education And The Technical Education And Career System And Establishing Early Start Ct.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.