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SB 428

AN ACT CONCERNING RESEARCH FUNDING AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE STATE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Aimee Berger-Girvalo and 17 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill addressing research funding mechanisms at state higher education institutions; referred to committee with public hearing scheduled for March 10, 2026.

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Bill Summary · SB 428

Legislative bill overview

SB 428 is a Connecticut bill addressing research funding mechanisms at state institutions of higher education. The bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Higher Education and Employment Advancement and is scheduled for public hearing, but specific funding amounts, allocation methods, or program details are not yet publicly available in the legislative record.

Why is this important

Research funding directly affects universities' capacity to conduct scientific work, attract faculty talent, and generate economic development through innovation and commercialization. Connecticut's higher education research competitiveness depends on adequate state support, which influences the state's technology sector growth and workforce preparation.

Potential points of contention

  • Whether increased funding comes from new appropriations or reallocation of existing education budgets
  • How funding will be distributed among institutions (research-intensive universities vs. regional campuses)
  • Whether the bill includes accountability measures or performance metrics for research outcomes and economic impact

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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