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Senate backs bill to bar colleges from displacing outside scholarships
Summary
Lawmakers unanimously approved a bill that prevents colleges from reducing a student’s institutional aid when that student receives outside scholarships, with an implementation delay of one year to accommodate institutional changes.
The Connecticut Senate unanimously passed legislation Wednesday intended to ensure that outside scholarships benefit the recipient and reduce families’ out‑of‑pocket costs rather than being absorbed by institutions.
Senator Will Slapp summarized Senate Bill 1112 as a response to testimony from students and local philanthropies. He explained that many…
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