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SB 852 Connecticut Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

SB 852 appropriates $930,000 from the General Fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to fund computer science teacher professional development through the Department of Education. The bill directly affects public school computer science teachers by providing resources for training aligned with the state's adopted computer science education plan. This funding mechanism ensures schools have dedicated support for educators to enhance their computer science teaching skills, without altering curriculum standards or student requirements.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $930k from General Fund for teacher training, directly increasing state budget allocation for education programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds computer science teacher professional development, directly supporting educators and enhancing curriculum delivery in K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds computer science teacher development to enhance tech education and promote digital equity in schools, directly advancing technology education policy.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Jan 22, 2025
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