Waives tuition fees for dependents of fallen first responders and military personnel at Connecticut state universities.

The bill waives tuition fees for dependents of fallen first responders and military personnel at Connecticut state universities. Specifically, it waives tuition for dependent children of police officers, firefighters, municipal employees, and state employees killed in the line of duty. It also waives tuition for dependent children of residents killed in a multivehicle crash or in active military duty. Additionally, the bill waives tuition for veterans who served in time of war and active members of the Connecticut Army or Air National Guard. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.

Waives tuition fees for dependents of fallen first responders and military personnel at Connecticut state universities.

The bill waives tuition fees for dependents of fallen first responders and military personnel at Connecticut state universities. Specifically, it waives tuition for dependent children of police officers, firefighters, municipal employees, and state employees killed in the line of duty. It also waives tuition for dependent children of residents killed in a multivehicle crash or in active military duty. Additionally, the bill waives tuition for veterans who served in time of war and active members of the Connecticut Army or Air National Guard. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.