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SB 311

AN ACT CONCERNING DISCONNECTED YOUTH.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tone Felipe

Connecticut bill establishing or expanding state programs and services to reconnect youth disconnected from education, employment, and training opportunities.

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Bill Summary · SB 311

Legislative bill overview

SB 311 addresses services and support for "disconnected youth"—young people not engaged in education, employment, or training. The bill likely establishes or modifies state programs, funding mechanisms, or requirements to help reconnect these youth to educational or employment pathways. Specific provisions would be detailed in the bill text, but such legislation typically involves coordination between education, labor, and social service agencies.

Why is this important

Disconnected youth face significant barriers to economic self-sufficiency and are at higher risk for involvement with the criminal justice system. State intervention in this area affects workforce development, reduces long-term public costs associated with unemployment and poverty, and impacts the economic competitiveness of Connecticut's labor market.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and identification: Disagreement may arise over who qualifies as "disconnected youth" and how thoroughly the state identifies eligible individuals
  • Funding and costs: Fiscal concerns about program costs, whether existing funds are redirected from other services, or if new appropriations are required
  • Program design and outcomes: Debate over whether programs should focus on job training, traditional education, alternative credentials, or wraparound services like mental health and childcare support

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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