Bill Text: CT HB05490 | 2017 | General Assembly | Introduced

Connecticut House Bill 5490 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: An Act Concerning A Long-term Strategy For Civic Education And Participation In Connecticut.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2017-01-12 - Referred to Joint Committee on Education [HB05490 Detail]

Download: Connecticut-2017-HB05490-Introduced.html


General Assembly		*Proposed Bill No. 5490*
*January Session, 2017*		LCO No. 954
		00954
Referred to Committee on EDUCATION
Introduced by:
REP. TONG, 147th Dist.

AN ACT CONCERNING A LONG-TERM STRATEGY FOR CIVIC EDUCATION AND PARTICIPATION IN CONNECTICUT.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:

That title 10 of the general statutes be amended to require the development of a long-term strategy for civic education and participation in civic affairs throughout citizens' lives.

Statement of Purpose:

To develop a long-term strategy relating to civic education and participation in civic affairs for the citizens of Connecticut.