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HB 6398 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM.

HB 6398 establishes a state-run Youth Challenge Program for young people aged 16-20 who are not in high school and at risk of incarceration. The program provides comprehensive training including academic support for diplomas/GEDs, job skills, leadership, life skills, physical fitness, citizenship education, community service opportunities, and personal mentoring. It directly affects eligible youth by aiming to improve their educational outcomes, life skills, and employment prospects through structured, multi-faceted support. The bill aligns with similar programs in other states and requires the program to be administered under the National Guard framework.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a state-run program requiring budget allocation for youth services, directly funding public education and employment initiatives as part of fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents incarceration by providing education/job skills to at-risk youth, reducing recidivism through rehabilitation programs aligned with criminal justice reform.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides academic support for diplomas/GEDs and improves educational outcomes for at-risk youth, directly advancing educational access and opportunities.92% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Last action Feb 11, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
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REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Committee on Children
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