Bill > HB05169

This bill proposes to expand Connecticut's existing debt-free community college program to include students enrolled at state universities within the Connecticut State University System. Currently, the program likely provides financial assistance to community college students, and this legislation would extend those same debt-free educational benefits to students attending four-year state universities. By broadening the program's scope, the bill aims to make higher education more affordable and accessible for a wider range of students in Connecticut, potentially reducing the financial burden of pursuing a bachelor's degree at a public state university. The proposed amendment would modify section 10a-174 of the state's general statutes to accomplish this expansion, effectively helping more students complete their higher education with reduced financial stress.

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