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CT HB07009
Bill
Status
Engrossed
5/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Education Committee
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Connecticut State Seal of Civics Education and Engagement, which local or regional boards of education may affix to diplomas of students demonstrating high proficiency in civics education and engagement, effective July 1, 2025.
- Requires the Department of Education to establish criteria for the seal, including successful completion of at least two years of history or social science courses, with one being U.S. government or civics.
- Requires students to participate in at least one civic engagement project (e.g., community service, student government, or civic organization involvement) and demonstrate civics proficiency through a standardized assessment, portfolio, or other mastery-based assessment.
- Authorizes local or regional boards of education to award the seal beginning with the graduating class of 2026, and requires that a designation of the seal be included on the student's transcript.
- Received a Joint Favorable report from the Education Committee.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Establishment Of The Connecticut State Seal Of Civics Education And Engagement, The Transparency Of Multilingual Learner Data, The Use Of Smart Devices In Schools, The Availability Of Islamic And Arab Studies Curriculum Material For School Districts, The Establishment Of A Working Group To Address Antisemitism In Schools, Education Mandate Relief And Various And Assorted Revisions To The Education Statutes.
Last Action
File Number 926
5/15/2025
Committee Referrals
Education2/20/2025
Full Bill Text
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