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CT HB05619

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2021

Primary Sponsor

Christine Palm

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 10-16b of Connecticut general statutes to mandate climate change curriculum from the Next Generation Science Standards be taught in all public schools
  • Requires climate change instruction to begin at the elementary school level, covering grades three through twelve
  • Aims to educate students about the human role in accelerating climate change
  • Intended to support environmental justice, close opportunity gaps, and prepare students for participation in a green economy

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Teaching Of Climate Change Instruction In Public Schools.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Education

1/27/2021

Committee Referrals

Education1/27/2021

Full Bill Text

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