Bill > HB07006

This bill amends existing state law to add a new category of individuals eligible for tuition waivers at regional community-technical colleges. Specifically, the bill provides tuition waivers for nursing home residents who enroll in online courses. The provision is added as the tenth category of tuition waiver eligibility in the current statute, which already includes waivers for various groups such as veterans, dependent children of military personnel, residents over 62 years old, and others. The bill requires that the nursing home resident be a state resident and enrolled in an online course at a regional community-technical college. If the student receives educational reimbursement from an employer, the tuition waiver will be reduced by the amount of that reimbursement. The term "nursing home" is defined by reference to an existing section of state law (section 19a-490). This change aims to expand educational opportunities for nursing home residents by removing financial barriers to online learning, allowing them to potentially pursue further education while residing in a long-term care facility.

Budget and Finance, Education, Health and Social Services

Aging Committee (J)

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