CT HB05470

Establishes an educator pathways pilot program allowing minority students in grades 11-12 to take college education courses at four state universities paired with specific school districts: Southern Connecticut State University (New Haven/West Haven), Central Connecticut State University (New Britain), Eastern Connecticut State University (Windham), and Western Connecticut State University (Danbury).

Requires participating school districts and state universities to enter agreements by June 30, 2017, identifying education courses to be offered, including one tuition-free introductory course and two additional courses that may charge in-state tuition.

Mandates enrollment of eligible minority students in the pilot program for school years beginning July 1, 2017, and July 1, 2018.

Allows school districts to use alliance district funding to support student participation and requires each district to designate a counselor to inform minority students about teacher shortage areas and advanced placement programs.

Defines "minority students" as those whose race is other than white or whose ethnicity is Hispanic or Latino according to federal Office of Management and Budget definitions.