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CT SB00222

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Local and regional boards of education must grant students credit toward the physical education graduation requirement for participation in interscholastic athletic programs

  • Students with a medical certificate from a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse stating physical education is contraindicated may be excused from the requirement and fulfill the credit through an elective

  • Amends Section 10-221a(f) of the Connecticut General Statutes

  • Effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

An Act Permitting Interscholastic Athletics To Be Used As Credit Toward The Physical Education Requirement For Purposes Of High School Graduation.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/23

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/18/2026

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