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CT HB05617

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2021

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Zullo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a pilot program providing matching funding to local and regional boards of education for outdoor learning spaces and initiatives
  • Outdoor learning initiatives must be designed to provide social distancing, promote student social and emotional well-being, support hands-on learning, and supplement traditional indoor learning spaces
  • Alliance districts receive a waiver of up to 75 percent of any fund-matching requirement under the pilot program
  • Funding is available within existing resources, not requiring new appropriations
  • Purpose is to encourage outdoor learning initiatives to enrich curriculum and increase safety

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing A Pilot Program For Outdoor Learning Initiatives.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Education

1/27/2021

Committee Referrals

Education1/27/2021

Full Bill Text

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