OLR Bill Analysis

sHB 5685

AN ACT CONCERNING AN APPROPRIATION TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND ACCESS TO SCHOOLS OF VETERINARY MEDICINE.

SUMMARY:

This bill requires the Department of Higher Education to establish the Kirklyn M. Kerr grant program for state residents pursuing veterinary medicine degrees. People must apply to the higher education commissioner at the time and in the manner he prescribes. The commissioner may adopt implementing regulations.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2008

COMMITTEE ACTION

Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee

Joint Favorable Change of Reference

Appropriations Committee

Joint Favorable Substitute