CT HB05221

Appropriates $1 million annually from the General Fund to the Department of Children and Families for a grant-in-aid to Girls for Technology, beginning fiscal year 2026 and continuing each fiscal year thereafter

Funds support economic empowerment workshops, summer enrichment programs, industry-led workshops, and youth development initiatives

Targets underrepresented and low-income communities across Connecticut, particularly in Hartford, New Haven, and New London counties

Aims to achieve measurable outcomes in financial literacy, workforce readiness, and technological proficiency