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ConnecticutHB 071312025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT CONCERNING FINANCIAL AID FOR STUDENTS IN PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS.
Sponsored By: Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
Signed by Governor
Summary
To require the Office of Workforce Strategy to identify and publicize sources of financial aid for students in paramedic certificate programs.
higher education and employment advancement
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New loans for qualifying certificate students
Starting July 1, 2025, the Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority must establish the High-Value Certificate Loan Program, subject to available funding. By September 1, 2025, the Chief Workforce Officer must review state-approved paramedic certificate programs for high-value status. Paramedic programs approved by the Commissioner of Public Health and designated high-value are included in the loan program. Students enrolled in qualifying programs may receive loans from the authority if they are eligible for education loans. The law sets no specific funding level, loan amounts, or loan terms.
Financial aid guides for paramedic students
Starting July 1, 2025, Connecticut's Office of Workforce Strategy must identify multiple public or private financial aid sources for paramedic students. This covers each certificate program approved by the Commissioner of Public Health. By October 1, 2025, and annually afterward, the office must post the list online and send it to programs. Programs must share the list with students. The information helps students find aid but does not change who qualifies.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/13/2025
HED Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
Yes: 17 • No: 1
Senate vote • 3/13/2025
Senate Roll Call Vote 418
Yes: 36 • No: 0
House vote • 3/13/2025
House Roll Call Vote 231 AS AMENDED
Yes: 148 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor
6/30/2025legislatureTransmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
6/27/2025legislatureTransmitted to the Secretary of State
6/27/2025legislaturePublic Act 25-158
6/23/2025legislatureOn Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
6/4/2025legislatureSenate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
6/4/2025SenateSenate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
6/4/2025SenateSenate Calendar Number 563
5/29/2025SenateFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
5/29/2025SenateImmediate Transmittal to the Senate
5/29/2025SenateHouse Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
5/29/2025HouseHouse Adopted House Amendment Schedule A 9622
5/29/2025HouseFile Number 411
4/1/2025legislatureHouse Calendar Number 272
4/1/2025HouseFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
4/1/2025HouseReported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
4/1/2025legislatureReferred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/31/25 5:00 PM
3/25/2025legislatureFiled with Legislative Commissioners' Office
3/17/2025legislatureJoint Favorable Substitute
3/13/2025legislaturePublic Hearing 03/07
3/3/2025legislatureReferred to Joint Committee on Higher Education and Employment Advancement
2/28/2025legislature
Bill Text
Public Act No. 25-158
6/23/2025
File No. 411
4/1/2025
HED Joint Favorable Substitute
3/13/2025
Raised Bill
2/28/2025
Bill Analysis For File Copy 411
Bill Analysis for HB-7131, as amended by House "A"
Fiscal Note For File Copy 411
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 9622 (See Fiscal Note Details)
Fiscal Note for HB-7131, As Amended by House "A" (LCO 9622)
HED Joint Fav. Rpt
HED Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
House Roll Call Vote 231 AS AMENDED
House Schedule A LCO# 9622 (D)
Senate Roll Call Vote 418
Summary for Public Act No. 25-158
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