CT HB05356

Establishes a task force to study the feasibility of creating a pathways in technology early college high school program in Connecticut alliance districts that would enroll students from surrounding towns.

Task force shall identify potential alliance districts for program placement, companies or business entities to partner with, and funding sources to establish such programs.

Task force composition includes 8 members: 2 appointed by House Speaker, 2 by Senate President Pro Tempore, 1 each by House and Senate majority leaders, 1 each by House and Senate minority leaders, the Commissioner of Education (or designee), and the president of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (or designee).

Initial appointments must be made within 30 days of the effective date, with the first task force meeting held no later than 60 days after the effective date.

Task force must submit findings and recommendations to the joint standing committee on education by January 1, 2021, and shall terminate on that date or when the report is submitted, whichever is later.