AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE HUNEEBEE PROJECT IN THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN.

HB 5809 appropriates $200,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Education for a grant to the Huneebee Project in New Haven. The funding supports the project's programming and training hubs to provide equitable job preparation for students in the city. This bill directly affects New Haven students by expanding access to workforce development resources through this specific initiative. The key provision is a dedicated state grant to cover operational costs for the project's training centers during the 2025-2026 fiscal year.