HB 5419

Connecticut House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 27, 2026.

AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO EXPAND ELIGIBILITY FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN YOUTH.

Bill ID CT-2026-HB-5419
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
House in_committee 2026-02-27
Education
Summary

To require the Department of Children and Families to expand eligibility of postsecondary education benefits for foster and adopted youth whose postsecondary education was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sponsor
Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-25 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-27 Status in_committee
2026-02-27 Latest Action PUBLIC HEARING
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