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SB 150CONNECTICUTSession 2026State BillSigned into law
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General Assembly Extends Transitional College Readiness Programs and Updates Higher Education Statutes

Original title: AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION STATUTES.

Last action · May 4, 2026: Signed by the Governor

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What This Bill Does

Transitional college readiness programs are extended through the spring 2026 semester, community service programs for the community college system are redefined, and obsolete statutory language regarding the Charter Oak grant is removed. Additionally, the must report biennially on fundraising activities, and funding allocations for the are updated.

Why it matters

Students, public higher education institutions, and financial aid administrators face revised administrative rules and statutory definitions for academic support and scholarship programs beginning July 1, 2026.

Background
  • Public acts containing technical revisions to higher education statutes are regularly introduced to update statutory references and align state laws with administrative operations. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Board of Regents for Higher Education

Must continue specific college readiness programs, adhere to updated governance and fund-raising reporting rules, and direct college funds.

Directly affected

Office of Higher Education

Must establish and administer the Roberta B. Willis Scholarship program under revised funding and grant parameters.

Directly affected

Students enrolled at Connecticut public and independent institutions

Eligible for financial aid through the Roberta B. Willis Scholarship program and enrolled in public higher education programs governed by the act.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What changes are made to the Roberta B. Willis Scholarship program?
The act updates funding rules for its grants and removes the specific Charter Oak grant provision while retaining an administrative allowance of at least one hundred thousand dollars.
What responsibilities does the Board of Regents have regarding remedial and college readiness programs?
The board must continue offering each transitional college readiness, embedded remedial support, and intensive remedial support program for the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters that it offered in the prior academic year.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

18 actions
  1. May 4, 2026Governor of ConnecticutEnrolled
    Signed by the Governor
  2. May 4, 2026Governor of Connecticut
    Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
  3. May 4, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Transmitted to the Secretary of State
  4. Apr 30, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyEnrolled
    Public Act 26-4
  5. Apr 28, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    In Concurrence
  6. Apr 28, 2026HouseFloor
    House Passed
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  1. Apr 9, 2026House
    House Calendar Number 377
  2. Apr 9, 2026House
    Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
  3. Apr 8, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate Passed
  4. Mar 9, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    File Number 4
  5. Mar 9, 2026Senate
    Senate Calendar Number 38
  6. Mar 9, 2026Senate
    Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
  7. Mar 9, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
  8. Mar 2, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/09/26 12:00 PM
  9. Feb 25, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
  10. Feb 24, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Joint Favorable Substitute
  11. Feb 13, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Public Hearing 02/17
  12. Feb 11, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommittee
    Referred to Joint Committee on Higher Education and Employment Advancement

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Connected Entities

Roberta B. Willis Scholarship, Connecticut State Community College, Office of Higher Education and 1 more
otherRoberta B. Willis Scholarship“Need-based and merit-based financial aid program for eligible students.”Map →
OrganizationConnecticut State Community College“Community college system authorized to provide community service programs.”Map →
OrganizationOffice of Higher Education“Office required to establish the Roberta B. Willis Scholarship program.”Map →
OrganizationBoard of Regents for Higher Education“Governing board required to offer transitional college readiness programs and ma”Map →

Sources

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cga.ct.gov

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