reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
CT Gen Stat § 10a-11 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 10a - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 185 - Administration of State System|Section 10a-11 - Strategic plan to ensure racial and ethnic diversity. Report. Minority advancement program.

 (a) The Office of Higher Education shall, in consultation with the institutions of the state system of higher education and the constituent unit boards of trustees, develop a strategic plan, consistent with the affirmative action plan submitted to the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities in accordance with section 46a-68, to ensure that students, faculty, administrators and staff at each institution are representative of the racial and ethnic diversity of the total population of the state. For each institution, there shall be an approved plan which shall include goals, programs and timetables for achieving those goals, and a procedure to monitor annually the results of these programs and a procedure to take corrective action if necessary. The Office of Higher Education shall also develop policies to guide equal employment opportunity officers and programs in all constituent units and at each institution of public higher education.(b) The Office of Higher Education shall report annually to the Governor and General Assembly on the activities undertaken by the office in accordance with subsection (a) of this section. The report shall include institutional goals and plans for attaining such goals, as well as changes in enrollment and employment at the state's institutions of public higher education. If it is determined that an institution has failed to achieve the goals set out pursuant to this section, such institution shall develop a plan of corrective procedures to ensure that such goals are achieved, subject to the approval of the Office of Higher Education. The Office of Higher Education may establish a minority advancement program to reward and support efforts by institutions within the state system of higher education towards meeting the goals established in the strategic plan developed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.(P.A. 82-218, S. 43, 46; P.A. 84-241, S. 2, 5; P.A. 86-385, S. 1, 3; P.A. 11-48, S. 257; 11-51, S. 74; P.A. 12-156, S. 56.)History: P.A. 82-218 effective March 1, 1983; P.A. 84-241 added “of higher education” to board of governors' title; P.A. 86-385 amended Subsec. (b) to authorize establishment of minority advancement program; P.A. 11-48 replaced “Board of Governors of Higher Education” with “Office of Financial and Academic Affairs for Higher Education”, effective July 1, 2011; P.A. 11-51 amended Subsec. (a) to add reference to Sec. 46a-68 and to change “affirmative action officers” to “equal employment opportunity officers”, effective June 30, 2011; pursuant to P.A. 12-156, “Office of Financial and Academic Affairs for Higher Education” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Office of Higher Education”, effective June 15, 2012.
CT Gen Stat § 10a-11a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 10a - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 185 - Administration of State System|Section 10a-11a - Connecticut collegiate awareness and preparation program.

 (a) As part of the minority advancement program, the Office of Higher Education shall establish a Connecticut collegiate awareness and preparation program to develop linkages with public school systems targeted by the office for the purpose of providing motivation and skills development for middle school or high school underachievers.(b) Funding for said program shall be on a competitive basis open to all Connecticut institutions of higher education. The Office of Higher Education shall issue a request for proposals to all Connecticut higher educational institutions. A panel shall review applications on the basis of an evaluation format developed by said office. Payment will be made under contractual agreements between the office and the grant recipients.(P.A. 86-385, S. 2, 3; P.A. 87-336, S. 2, 3; P.A. 11-48, S. 258; P.A. 12-156, S. 56.)History: P.A. 87-336 substituted “collegiate” for “college” in Subsec. (a); P.A. 11-48 amended Subsec. (a) to change “Board of Governors of Higher Education” and “board of governors” to “Office of Financial and Academic Affairs for Higher Education” and “office”, and amended Subsec. (b) to change “Department of Higher Education” and “department” to “Office of Financial and Academic Affairs for Higher Education” and “office”, effective July 1, 2011; pursuant to P.A. 12-156, “Office of Financial and Academic Affairs for Higher Education” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Office of Higher Education”, effective June 15, 2012.
CT Gen Stat § 10a-11c (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 10a - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 185 - Administration of State System|Section 10a-11c - Goals and policies of higher education in the state.

 (a) The policies of higher education in the state shall be consistent with the following goals adopted from the recommendations of the Planning Commission for Higher Education in the strategic master plan for higher education developed pursuant to section 10a-11b:(1) Increase the education levels of the adult population of the state, on or before January 1, 2025, to a target of not less than forty per cent of adults having earned a bachelor degree and not less than thirty per cent of adults having earned an associate degree or sub-baccalaureate certificate for purposes of ensuring the state has a workforce with the skills necessary for achieving and sustaining a competitive economy by measures including, but not limited to (A) reducing socioeconomic disparities, (B) reducing the achievement gap between whites and minorities, as defined in section 10-155l, (C) improving the lives of residents living in the most urbanized areas of the cities of the state, and (D) ensuring that the quality of postsecondary education is improved;(2) Develop a globally competitive workforce and economy in the state by cultivating an environment that attracts and retains a highly educated, diverse population by (A) aligning postsecondary degree attainment with the workforce needs of employers in the state, (B) contributing to the expansion and diversification of the state's economy through research and innovation, (C) establishing partnerships between institutions of higher education and business, civic and cultural leaders in the state, and (D) increasing the number of students engaged in community service, internships and other workplace-based learning experiences; and(3) Ensure that higher education is affordable for the residents of the state by (A) narrowing the gap between the cost of attendance at an institution of higher education and family income, (B) reducing, on or before January 1, 2025, the average student loan to the national average, and (C) increasing, on or before January 1, 2025, by five per cent the number of recent high school graduates in the state who enroll in institutions of higher education in the state.(b) For purposes of this section, “sub-baccalaureate certificate” means a postsecondary award earned on a for-credit basis and conferred upon successful completion of a formal postsecondary program below the baccalaureate level.(P.A. 15-75, S. 1.)History: P.A. 15-75 effective July 1, 2015.
CT Gen Stat § 10a-11d (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 10a - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 185 - Administration of State System|Section 10a-11d - Report on teacher candidate demographics.

 On and after July 1, 2015, within available appropriations, the Office of Higher Education shall annually submit a report on teacher candidate demographics in teacher preparation programs leading to professional certification offered at institutions of higher education in the state to the State Board of Education and the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to education, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a. Such report shall include, but not be limited to, teacher candidate enrollment by subgroups, such as race, ethnicity and gender, with respect to the recruitment, preparation and retention of quality minority teachers, as defined in section 10-155l.(P.A. 15-108, S. 6.)History: P.A. 15-108 effective July 1, 2015.
CT Gen Stat § 10a-11e (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 10a - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 185 - Administration of State System|Section 10a-11e - Planning Commission for Higher Education Fund.

 The Office of Higher Education may solicit and accept for use any gift of money or property made by will or otherwise, and any grant of money, services or property from the federal government, the state or any political subdivision thereof or any private source for the purpose of administering the Planning Commission of Higher Education. Such funds shall be deposited in an account to be known as the “Planning Commission for Higher Education Fund” which shall be a separate, nonlapsing account within the General Fund.(P.A. 17-229, S. 3.)History: P.A. 17-229 effective January 1, 2018.
CT Gen Stat § 10a-11f (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 10a - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 185 - Administration of State System|Section 10a-11f - FAFSA Month.

 The month of December in each year shall be known as “FAFSA Month”. On or before December 1, 2019, the Board of Regents for Higher Education shall implement a program to host events for high school seniors and their families in each region of the state throughout the month of December in each year. During such events the board shall provide assistance to the high school seniors and their families in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid with the goal of increasing the number of such applications made by state residents each year.(P.A. 19-117, S. 363.)History: P.A. 19-117 effective July 1, 2019.
CT Gen Stat § 10a-12. (Formerly Sec. 10-324f) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 10a - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 185 - Administration of State System|Section 10a-12. (Formerly Sec. 10-324f) - Office of Veterans Affairs for Higher Education.

 There shall be an Office of Veterans Affairs for Higher Education within the Office of Higher Education. The Office of Veterans Affairs for Higher Education shall assist veterans seeking a postsecondary education by providing administrative services for veteran affairs programs, including but not limited to: (1) Promoting a comprehensive state-wide outreach program which coordinates existing funds and programs, (2) collecting and disseminating information on the availability of public and private funds for educational programs for veterans, (3) advising and counseling organizations and institutions applying for funds to aid veterans in their pursuit of higher education, and (4) acting as a clearinghouse for such other information as may be helpful to veterans seeking a postsecondary education.(P.A. 77-573, S. 9, 30; P.A. 82-218, S. 38, 46; P.A. 11-48, S. 285; P.A. 12-156, S. 15.)History: P.A. 82-218 reorganized state system of higher education, here used as authority for replacing board of higher education with department of higher education, effective March 1, 1983; Sec. 10-324f transferred to Sec. 10a-12 in 1983; pursuant to P.A. 11-48, “Department of Higher Education” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Board of Regents for Higher Education”, effective July 1, 2011; P.A. 12-156 replaced “Board of Regents for Higher Education” with “Office of Higher Education” and made a technical change, effective June 15, 2012.
CT Gen Stat § 10a-12a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 10a - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 185 - Administration of State System|Section 10a-12a - Technical Education Coordinating Council.

 Section 10a-12a is repealed, effective July 1, 2011.(P.A. 89-260, S. 16, 41; P.A. 95-250, S. 1; P.A. 96-211, S. 1, 5, 6; P.A. 98-252, S. 72, 80; P.A. 05-191, S. 11; P.A. 06-196, S. 67; P.A. 11-48, S. 304.)
CT Gen Stat § 10a-12b (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 10a - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 185 - Administration of State System|Section 10a-12b - Award for excellence in science and technology.

 Section 10a-12b is repealed, effective July 1, 2013.(P.A. 91-51; P.A. 11-48, S. 285; P.A. 12-156, S. 16; P.A. 13-247, S. 389.)
CT Gen Stat § 10a-13. (Formerly Sec. 10-323g) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 10a - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 185 - Administration of State System|Section 10a-13. (Formerly Sec. 10-323g) - Receipt of funds by board and office.

 The Board of Regents for Higher Education and the Office of Higher Education may receive any federal funds made available to the board and the office, respectively, for postsecondary educational purposes and may receive funds from private sources for the support of said board's and said office's activities.(P.A. 79-169, S. 1, 2; P.A. 82-218, S. 37, 46; P.A. 84-241, S. 2, 5; P.A. 11-48, S. 285; P.A. 12-156, S. 17.)History: P.A. 82-218 replaced board of higher education with board of governors pursuant to reorganization of higher education system, effective March 1, 1983; Sec. 10-323g transferred to Sec. 10a-13 in 1983; P.A. 84-241 added “of higher education” to board of governors' title; pursuant to P.A. 11-48, “Board of Governors of Higher Education” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Board of Regents for Higher Education”, effective July 1, 2011; P.A. 12-156 added references to Office of Higher Education, effective June 15, 2012.
CT Gen Stat § 10a-14. (Formerly Sec. 10-324g) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 10a - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 185 - Administration of State System|Section 10a-14. (Formerly Sec. 10-324g) - Postsecondary Education Commission for receipt of federal funds.

 The Board of Regents for Higher Education and the Office of Higher Education shall be designated the State Postsecondary Education Commission to plan postsecondary education and to receive and administer federal funds.(P.A. 77-573, S. 10, 30; P.A. 82-218, S. 38, 46; P.A. 88-136, S. 17, 37; P.A. 11-48, S. 285; P.A. 12-156, S. 18.)History: P.A. 82-218 replaced board of higher education with department of higher education pursuant to reorganization of higher education system, effective March 1, 1983; Sec. 10-324g transferred to Sec. 10a-14 in 1983; P.A. 88-136 deleted reference to “Section 1202(a) of Public Law 92-318, Education Amendments of 1972”; pursuant to P.A. 11-48, “Department of Higher Education” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Board of Regents for Higher Education”, effective July 1, 2011; P.A. 12-156 added reference to Office of Higher Education, effective June 15, 2012.
CT Gen Stat § 10a-15. (Formerly Sec. 10-324e) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 10a - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 185 - Administration of State System|Section 10a-15. (Formerly Sec. 10-324e) - Tuition and fee schedules.

 Section 10a-15 is repealed, effective July 1, 2011.(P.A. 77-573, S. 8, 30; P.A. 82-218, S. 37, 46; P.A. 84-241, S. 2, 5; P.A. 91-174, S. 3, 16; P.A. 92-126, S. 34, 48; P.A. 11-48, S. 304.)
CT Gen Stat § 10a-16 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 10a - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 185 - Administration of State System|Section 10a-16 - Adoption of regulations re granting of tuition waiver.

 Section 10a-16 is repealed, effective June 30, 2017.(P.A. 82-218, S. 37, 46; 82-463, S. 5, 7; P.A. 84-241, S. 2, 5; P.A. 91-174, S. 4, 16; 91-303, S. 5, 22; P.A. 92-126, S. 35, 48; P.A. 09-159, S. 7; P.A. 11-48, S. 285; P.A. 17-63, S. 9.)
CT Gen Stat § 10a-17. (Formerly Sec. 10-324h) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 10a - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 185 - Administration of State System|Section 10a-17. (Formerly Sec. 10-324h) - Program research and development. Training of educational personnel.

 The Office of Higher Education shall (1) be responsible for obtaining information on new programs and methods of education that are being developed in the public schools and colleges of the state and nation, keeping such records current and publicizing information concerning these programs; and (2) encourage and aid in the development of new and improved programs and methods of education in order to recruit, prepare and train or retrain personnel needed in such programs.(P.A. 77-573, S. 15, 30; P.A. 82-218, S. 38, 46; P.A. 11-48, S. 285; P.A. 17-63, S. 1; P.A. 18-103, S. 1.)History: P.A. 82-218 replaced board of higher education with department of higher education for purposes of this section pursuant to reorganization of higher education system, effective March 1, 1983; Sec. 10-324h transferred to Sec. 10a-17 in 1983; pursuant to P.A. 11-48, “Department of Higher Education” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Board of Regents for Higher Education”, effective July 1, 2011; P.A. 17-63 replaced “Board of Regents for Higher Education” with “Office of Higher Education”, effective June 30, 2017; P.A. 18-103 replaced Subsec. designators (a) and (b) with Subdiv. designators (1) and (2), effective June 7, 2018.
CT Gen Stat § 10a-17a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 10a - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 185 - Administration of State System|Section 10a-17a - Institute for effective teachers.

 Section 10a-17a is repealed.(May Sp. Sess. P.A. 86-1, S. 46, 58; P.A. 91-208, S. 10, 11.)
CT Gen Stat § 10a-17d (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 10a - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 185 - Administration of State System|Section 10a-17d - Provision of tutors for eligible students.

 The Office of Higher Education may, within the limits of available appropriations, federal funds available under the National Service Act and any other funds available, assist in providing tutors for eligible students. Such tutors may be members of the National Service Corps, as designated by the Office of Higher Education, or students at a public or independent institution of higher education in Connecticut. Any student assigned as a tutor pursuant to this section shall receive academic credit pursuant to section 10a-149b.(May Sp. Sess. P.A. 94-6, S. 20, 28; P.A. 11-48, S. 259; 11-61, S. 112; P.A. 12-156, S. 19.)History: May Sp. Sess. P.A. 94-6 effective July 1, 1994; P.A. 11-48 replaced “Department of Higher Education” with “Office of Financial and Academic Affairs for Higher Education”, effective July 1, 2011; P.A. 11-61 replaced “Office of Financial and Academic Affairs for Higher Education” with “Board of Regents for Higher Education”, effective July 1, 2011; P.A. 12-156 replaced “Board of Regents for Higher Education” with “Office of Higher Education” and deleted references to Secs. 10a-17b and 10a-17c, effective June 15, 2012.
CT Gen Stat § 10a-18. (Formerly Sec. 10-324i) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 10a - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 185 - Administration of State System|Section 10a-18. (Formerly Sec. 10-324i) - Programs to be offered on effects of drugs and alcohol.

 On and after September 1, 1974, all state institutions of higher education shall offer a program of information concerning drugs, as defined in subdivision (17) of section 21a-240, and alcohol and instruction in the use and the relationships of such drugs and alcohol to health and personality development, and in procedures for discouraging their abuse, which programs shall be coordinated with those developed under section 10-19.(P.A. 78-218, S. 21; P.A. 87-499, S. 23, 34.)History: Sec. 10-324i transferred to Sec. 10a-18 in 1983 pursuant to reorganization of higher education system; P.A. 87-499 eliminated requirement that a person pass an examination in drugs and alcohol in order to receive a certificate to teach or supervise.
CT Gen Stat § 10a-19c (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 10a - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 185 - Administration of State System|Section 10a-19c - Nursing incentive program.

 (a) There is established a Connecticut nursing incentive program administered by the Board of Regents for Higher Education.(b) The board shall provide financial assistance to up to four regional community-technical colleges that enter into partnerships with hospitals, as defined in section 19a-490, or other health care institutions, as defined in said section 19a-490, in order to secure nonstate funding to increase the number of faculty members at such regional community-technical colleges that are qualified to teach or train students to become registered nurses.(c) A regional community-technical college seeking such assistance shall submit to the Board of Regents for Higher Education its nursing faculty expansion plan, together with a commitment agreement signed by its hospital or health care institution partner or partners and information on the amount of nonstate funding secured by the partnership. Assistance provided by the board to a regional community-technical college (1) may be provided for up to two years in accordance with this subsection, and (2) shall not exceed (A) seventy-five thousand dollars per year, or (B) the annual amount of nonstate funding secured by the partnership, whichever is less. In determining whether to provide assistance pursuant to this section for a second year, the board shall consider the success of the nursing faculty expansion plan, as measured by factors including, but not limited to, the number of persons teaching or providing training to nursing students pursuant to the nursing faculty expansion program and the number of students graduating from nursing programs.(d) For the fiscal years ending June 30, 2005, and June 30, 2006, the Board of Regents for Higher Education may use up to two per cent of the funds appropriated for purposes of this section for program administration.(P.A. 04-253, S. 1; P.A. 11-48, S. 285.)History: P.A. 04-253 effective June 14, 2004; pursuant to P.A. 11-48, “Department of Higher Education” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Board of Regents for Higher Education”, effective July 1, 2011.
CT Gen Stat § 10a-19d (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 10a - State System of Higher Education|Chapter 185 - Administration of State System|Section 10a-19d - Training for early childhood education teachers. Definition of training requirements and competencies for persons involved in early childhood education.

 (a) The president of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities shall, within available appropriations, expand the capacity of programs for training early childhood education teachers through the development of accelerated, alternate route programs to initial teacher certification with an endorsement in early childhood education.(b) The president of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, in consultation with the Labor Department's Office of Workforce Competitiveness, the Department of Education, the Department of Social Services, Charter Oak State College, early childhood education faculty at two and four-year public and independent institutions of higher education, early childhood education professional associations, early childhood education advocates and practitioners, and persons knowledgeable in the area of career development and programs in early childhood care and education, shall define the preservice and minimum training requirements and competencies for persons involved in early childhood education, from birth to five years of age, including requirements for individual levels of early childhood credentialing and licensing.(P.A. 06-154, S. 1; P.A. 11-48, S. 91, 285; P.A. 16-15, S. 24.)History: P.A. 06-154 effective July 1, 2006; P.A. 11-48 amended Subsec. (b) by adding “Labor Department's”, effective July 1, 2011; pursuant to P.A. 11-48, “Commissioner of Higher Education” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “president of the Board of Regents for Higher Education”, effective July 1, 2011; P.A. 16-15 replaced “president of the Board of Regents for Higher Education” with “president of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities”, effective July 1, 2016.