HB 5427

Connecticut House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 19, 2026.

AN ACT EXPANDING THE DEBT-FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

Bill ID CT-2026-HB-5427
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee Appropriations Committee
House in_committee 2026-03-19
Education Labor / Employment
Summary

To expand the debt-free community college program to include workforce development and continuing education programs.

Sponsor
Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-26 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-19 Status in_committee
2026-03-19 Latest Action FAV. CHG. OF REF., SEN. TO COMM. ON
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