(a) Each constituent unit of the state system of higher education shall provide access to directory information and on-campus recruiting opportunities to representatives of the armed forces of the United States of America and state armed services to the extent necessary under federal law to prevent the loss of federal funds to such constituent unit or to the State of Connecticut. The disclosure of information pursuant to this subsection shall otherwise be subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, as defined in § 1-200.

Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 10a-149c

  • Freedom of Information Act: A federal law that mandates that all the records created and kept by federal agencies in the executive branch of government must be open for public inspection and copying. The only exceptions are those records that fall into one of nine exempted categories listed in the statute. Source: OCC

(b) Any independent institution of higher education which receives state funds may provide access to directory information and on-campus recruiting opportunities to representatives of the armed forces of the United States of America and state armed services to the extent necessary under federal law to prevent the loss of federal funds to such institution or to the State of Connecticut.