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SB 380

AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE TO SUPPORT PROMISE PROGRAMS IN THE STATE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Aimee Berger-Girvalo and 16 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill implements task force recommendations to expand tuition-free/reduced-cost college Promise Programs, increasing access but requiring significant state funding commitment.

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Bill Summary · SB 380

Legislative bill overview

SB 380 implements recommendations from Connecticut's Task Force to Support Promise Programs, which are tuition-free or reduced-cost college access initiatives. The bill translates the task force's findings into concrete policy and funding mechanisms to expand or improve Promise Program offerings across the state.

Why is this important

Promise Programs directly address affordability barriers to higher education, potentially expanding access for low- and middle-income students. Implementation of task force recommendations could reshape how Connecticut funds college preparatory initiatives and reduces student debt burden, affecting workforce development and economic mobility.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: The bill's cost and whether funding comes from new revenue, reallocation, or bonding capacity remains a key question for budget-conscious lawmakers
  • Program scope and eligibility: Disagreement may exist over which students qualify, which institutions participate, and whether programs prioritize in-state schools or include private colleges
  • Sustainability concerns: Whether Promise Programs are adequately funded long-term or create unfunded future obligations for the state

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

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