Connecticut legislation · 2025 General Assembly
Connecticut HB7009: AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CONNECTICUT STATE SEAL OF CIVICS EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT, THE TRANSPARENCY OF MULTIL
Status: In committee, May 13, 2025
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CONNECTICUT STATE SEAL OF CIVICS EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT, THE TRANSPARENCY OF MULTILINGUAL LEARNER DATA, THE USE OF SMART DEVICES IN SCHOOLS, THE AVAILABILITY OF ISLAMIC AND ARAB STUDIES CURRICULUM MATERIAL FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS ANTISEMITISM IN SCHOOLS, EDUCATION MANDATE RELIEF AND VARIOUS AND ASSORTED REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION STATUTES.
What the bill says
An act concerning the establishment of the connecticut state seal of civics education and engagement. assembly convened.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CONNECTICUT STATE SEAL OF CIVICS EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT. Assembly convened: Section 1. Section 10-5 of the general statutes is amended by adding subsection (g) as follows (Effective July 1, 2025): (NEW) (g) The Department of Education shall establish criteria by which a local or regional board of education, or the governing board of any other school that awards diplomas, may affix the Connecticut State Seal of Civics Education and Engagement on a diploma awarded to a student who has achieved a high level of proficiency in civics education and engagement. Such criteria shall include, but need not be limited to, (1) successful completion of history or social science courses for at least two school years, one of which shall be a course on the United States government or civics, (2) participation in at least one civic engagement project, such as community service, participation in student government or involvement in a civic organization, and (3) demonstrated proficiency in civics knowledge through a standardized LCO No. 4563 1 of Raised Bill No. 7009 assessment, portfolio of work that includes essays, projects or presentations related to civics or other mastery-based assessment or process. Sec. 2. Section 10-221a of the general statutes is amended by adding subsection (m) as follows (Effective July 1, 2025): (NEW) (m) Commencing …
Sponsors
- Kevin Brown (D, 56) · primary sponsor
- Frank Smith (D, 118)
- Hector Arzeno (D, 151)
- William Heffernan (D, 115)
- James Sanchez (D, 6)
- Joshua Elliott (D, 88)
- Sarah Keitt (D, 134)
- Laurie Sweet (D, 91)
- Geraldo Reyes (D, 75)
- Farley Santos (D, 109)
- Kara Rochelle (D, 104)
- Patrick Biggins (D, 11)
Latest actions
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- : Senate Calendar Number 499
- : File Number 926
- : House Adopted House Amendment Schedule A 8094
- : House Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
- : Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
- : House Calendar Number 219
- : File Number 317
- : Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/26/25 5:00 PM
Votes
- House Roll Call 88 (May 13, 2026): 128 yea, 20 nay, passed
- House Roll Call 88 (May 13, 2025): 128 yea, 20 nay, passed
- House Roll Call 154 (May 13, 2025): 94 yea, 54 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB7009?
- HB7009 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2025 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CONNECTICUT STATE SEAL OF CIVICS EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT, THE TRANSPARENCY OF MULTIL.
- What does HB7009 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning the establishment of the connecticut state seal of civics education and engagement. assembly convened.
- What is the status of HB7009?
- In committee as of May 13, 2025. Latest action: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate (May 15, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB7009?
- Kevin Brown (D, 56), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB7009?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB07009&which_year=2025
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