HB05478

An Act Supporting "learn And Earn" Internship Opportunities.

Introduced·3/5/26

Connecticut HB05478 supports internship opportunities through stipends, quality seals, and grants.

Connecticut HB05478 establishes programs to support internship opportunities. It requires the University of Connecticut and the Board of Regents for Higher Education to provide stipends to Pell Grant-receiving students pursuing internships. The bill mandates the creation of a state quality seal for internship programs, identifying qualities such as mentorship and clear communication of expectations. It also extends the human capital investment tax credit for salaries paid to interns and establishes a grant program for nonprofits to offset intern salary costs.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

42 Yea

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11 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

Higher Education and Employment Advancement Public Hearing

History

Apr 20

House

Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 20

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 20

House

No New File by Committee on Appropriations