Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut SB380: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE TO SUPPORT PROMISE PROGRAMS IN THE STATE.
Status: In committee, April 14, 2026
What the bill says
An act implementing the recommendations of the task force to support promise programs in the state. assembly convened.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE TO SUPPORT PROMISE PROGRAMS IN THE STATE. Assembly convened: Section 1. (NEW) (Effective July 1, 2026) (a) There is established an Office of Postsecondary Success which shall be within the Department of Education for administrative purposes only. The Office of Postsecondary Success shall support and invest in the success of students enrolled in postsecondary education programs in the state. The Office of Postsecondary Success shall be under the direction of an executive director who shall be appointed by the Governor, in accordance with the provisions of sections 4-5 to 4-8, inclusive, of the general statutes, with all the powers and duties therein prescribed, from among individuals with expertise and experience in postsecondary educational opportunities, scholarship programs and community outreach. (b) The Office of Postsecondary Success shall: (1) Support promise programs, as defined in section 2 of this act, LCO No. 1750 1 of Raised Bill No. throughout the state pursuant to section 2 of this act; (2) Foster partnerships between employers, postsecondary education providers, promise programs and any other community organizations that support student success in postsecondary education programs with the goals of improving postsecondary education program completion rates and job placement rates; (3) Inform residents of the state, through clear and uniform messaging, about all scholarship and student support programs …
Sponsors
- Gregory Haddad (D, 54) · primary sponsor
- Corey Paris (D, 145)
- David DeFronzo (D, 26)
- Eilish Collins Main (D, 146)
- Joshua Elliott (D, 88)
- Laurie Sweet (D, 91)
- Gary Turco (D, 27)
- Nicholas Menapace (D, 37)
- Geraldo Reyes (D, 75)
- Mary Fortier (D, 79)
- Frank Smith (D, 118)
- Jane Garibay (D, 60)
Latest actions
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- : No New File by Committee on Appropriations
- : Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
- : Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
- : Joint Favorable
- : Immediate Transmittal to Committee on Appropriations
- : Senate Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A 3876
- : File Number 358
- : Senate Calendar Number 244
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Votes
- APP Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (April 14, 2026): 43 yea, 8 nay, passed
- HED Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (March 17, 2026): 18 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, Students, Alliance school districts, Colleges and universities, Task forces, Student performance, Education Department, State funds
Common questions
- What is SB380?
- SB380 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE TO SUPPORT PROMISE PROGRAMS IN THE STATE.
- What does SB380 do?
- In its own words: An act implementing the recommendations of the task force to support promise programs in the state. assembly convened.
- What is the status of SB380?
- In committee as of April 14, 2026. Latest action: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate (April 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB380?
- Gregory Haddad (D, 54), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB380?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00380&which_year=2026
Source: official Connecticut record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.