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CT HB05271

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Juan Candelaria

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 10-16b of Connecticut general statutes to mandate climate change curriculum from the Next Generation Science Standards in public schools
  • Requires climate change instruction to begin in elementary school and continue through grade twelve
  • Applies to the state-wide science curriculum for all public schools
  • Aims to educate students in grades 3-12 about human contributions to accelerating climate change
  • Intended to prepare students for participation in the green economy while advancing environmental justice goals

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Education

1/13/2023

Committee Referrals

Education1/13/2023

Full Bill Text

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