CT HB06163

Establishes a pilot program for fiscal years ending June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2019 requiring the Board of Regents for Higher Education to create partnerships between fitness facilities and public colleges and universities.

Fitness facilities must provide adaptive physical education services to children with autism spectrum disorder to be eligible for the program.

Central Connecticut State University and Southern Connecticut State University students enrolled in teacher preparation programs are eligible to apply for adaptive physical education internships at participating fitness facilities.

Universities shall award course credit toward students' teacher preparation program completion upon successful internship completion.

Takes effect July 1, 2017 and operates within available appropriations.