Connecticut 2019 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 26 — AN ACT MAKING PERMANENT THE MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL OF PROGRAMS AT INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

Last action — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2019. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    17 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

5 added · 17 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill SB 26 remove the provision that allowed independent institutions of higher education to create up to twelve new programs and make modifications without needing approval from the Office of Higher Education. This change re-establishes the requirement for oversight in program changes, which ensures that academic standards and public accountability are upheld. The adjustment is important as it aims to maintain educational quality and protect the interests of students.

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(l) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (b) to (j), inclusive, of this section and subject to the authority of the State Board of Education to regulate teacher education programs, up to twelve new programs of higher learning in any academic year and any program modifications proposed by an independent institution of higher education, as defined in section 10a-173, shall not be subject to approval by the Office of Higher Education, [until July 1, 2020,] provided (1) the institution maintains eligibility to participate in financial aid programs governed by Title IV, Part B of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended from time to time, (2) the United States Department of Education has not determined that the institution LCO No.
(l) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (b) to (j), inclusive, of this section and subject to the authority of the State Board of Education to regulate teacher education programs, up to twelve new programs of higher learning in any academic year and any program modifications proposed by an independent institution of higher education, as defined in section 10a-173, shall not be subject to approval by the Office of Higher Education, [until July 1, 2020,] provided (1) the institution maintains eligibility to participate in financial aid programs governed by Title IV, Part B of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended from time to time, (2) the United States Department of Education has not determined that the institution LCO 5129 \\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-00026-R01 of 2 SB.docx Committee Bill No.
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26 has a financial responsibility score that is less than 1.5 for the most recent fiscal year for which the data necessary for determining the score is available, and (3) the institution has been located in the state and accredited as a degree-granting institution in good standing for ten years or more by a regional accrediting association recognized by the Secretary of the United States Department of Education and maintains such accreditation status.
Section 1 July 1, 2019 10a-34(l) Statement of Purpose:
Section 1 July 1, 2019 10a-34(l) HED Joint Favorable LCO 5129 {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-000262 of 2 R02-SB.docx }
To permanently allow independent institutions of higher education to create up to twelve new programs of higher learning in any academic year and any program modifications without the approval of the Office of Higher Education.
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26 [Proposed deletions are enclosed in brackets.
Proposed additions are indicated by underline, not underlined.] the entire text of a bill or resolution or a section of a bill or resolution is new, it is Co-Sponsors:
SEN.
LOONEY, 11th Dist.;
SEN.
FASANO, 34th Dist.
REP.
MCCARTHY VAHEY, 133rd Dist.;
REP.
YACCARINO, 87th Dist.
REP.
STAFSTROM, 129th Dist.;
REP.
GILCHREST, 18th Dist.
REP.
GENGA, 10th Dist.;
SEN.
FORMICA, 20th Dist.
S.B.
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Action History

  1. SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

  2. TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNOR

  3. TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE

  4. PUBLIC ACT 19-26

  5. IN CONCURRENCE

  6. HOUSE PASSED

  7. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 456

  8. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDER

  9. SENATE PASSED

  10. FILE NO. 305

  11. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 154

  12. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  13. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  14. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/01/19

  15. FILED WITH LCO

  16. Joint Favorable

  17. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Higher Education and Employment Advancement

  18. DRAFTED BY COMMITTEE

  19. PUBLIC HEARING 0214

  20. Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing

  21. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Higher Education and Employment Advancement

Sponsors

  • David Rutigliano · Primary
  • Leonard A. Fasano · Primary
  • Dave W. Yaccarino · Primary
  • Robyn A. Porter · Primary
  • Henry J. Genga · Primary
  • Paul M. Formica · Primary
  • Devin R. Carney · Primary
  • George S. Logan · Primary
  • Jillian Gilchrest · Primary
  • Steven J. Stafstrom · Primary
  • Joseph C. Serra · Primary
  • Julio A. Concepcion · Primary
  • Joseph P. Gresko · Primary
  • Heather S. Somers · Primary
  • Cristin McCarthy Vahey · Primary
  • Tony Hwang · Primary
  • Martin M. Looney · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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17 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 170 not signed on

Sponsors (17)

  • Rutigliano, David
  • Fasano, Leonard A.
  • Yaccarino, Dave W.
  • Porter, Robyn A.
  • Genga, Henry J.
  • Formica, Paul M.
  • Carney, Devin R.
  • Logan, George S.
  • Gilchrest, Jillian
  • Stafstrom, Steven J.
  • Serra, Joseph C.
  • Concepcion, Julio A.
  • Gresko, Joseph P.
  • Heather S. Somers Republican
  • McCarthy Vahey, Cristin
  • Tony Hwang Republican
  • Martin M. Looney Democratic

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (170)

170 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 26?
SB 26 is sponsored by Rutigliano, David, Fasano, Leonard A., Yaccarino, Dave W., Porter, Robyn A., Genga, Henry J., Formica, Paul M., Carney, Devin R., Logan, George S., Gilchrest, Jillian, Stafstrom, Steven J., Serra, Joseph C., Concepcion, Julio A., Gresko, Joseph P., Heather S. Somers (Republican), McCarthy Vahey, Cristin, Tony Hwang (Republican), and Martin M. Looney (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 26?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2019. Enacted.
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