AN ACT CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A PILOT PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN AT-RISK YOUTH.

SB 1348 creates a pilot program for high school students at risk of dropping out or not graduating. The Department of Education will partner with nonprofits to implement project-based learning in science, math, English, and social studies across up to four school districts, connecting classroom work to future career pathways. The program must align with state curriculum standards and report results by October 2026 to the education committee. This initiative directly affects at-risk high school students in participating districts, aiming to re-engage them through hands-on, career-connected learning.