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HB 5173 Connecticut House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR YOUTH SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS.

HB 5173 allocates additional state funding to the Department of Education for youth summer employment programs. The bill directs a specified sum from the General Fund to support these programs during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This funding would directly support summer job opportunities for young people through existing state-run initiatives.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates additional General Fund funding for youth employment programs, increasing public service spending per fiscal management focus.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly increases state funding for youth summer employment programs under the Department of Education, directly advancing educational access and student opportunity through dedicated financial support.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllocates additional state funding to youth summer employment programs, directly expanding job opportunities for young workers under employment standards.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Last action Feb 11, 2026
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Feb 11, 2026
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REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Appropriations
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P
Photo of Amy Morrin Bello
Amy Morrin Bello
DDemocratic/Working Families
CT
28
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Kara Rochelle
DDemocratic
CT
104