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HB 5668

AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bill O'Brien

Authorizes and funds implementing virtual reality career-exploration training for high school students to enhance career awareness and pathways.

06/26/2025 Effective without Governor's signature
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Bill Summary · HB 5668

Bill Summary — HB 5668

Title: AN ACT CONCERNING VIRTUAL REALITY TRAINING FOR STUDENTS IN CAREER EXPLORATION
Bill Number: HB 5668
Status: Enacted (filed without Governor's signature); Effective September 1, 2025
Introduced: April 9, 2025
Subject area: Career entry and mobility programs; High schools
Companion bill: SB 3029

Note: The full bill text was not provided. The summary below is based on the bill title and the available legislative history. For precise statutory language and requirements, consult the official enrolled bill text.

Purpose / Intent

The bill’s stated purpose (by title) is to authorize, encourage, or require the use of virtual reality (VR) training tools to support students’ career exploration in secondary schools. The intent is to expand hands‑on, immersive career exposure that helps students understand occupations, pathways, and workplace environments before entering postsecondary education or the workforce.

Key provisions (based on title and typical legislative approaches)

Because the bill text is not included here, these reflect the kinds of provisions such a bill commonly contains:

  • Establishment or authorization of VR career-exploration programs for high school students (may include Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs).
  • Directions for school districts or the state education agency to develop or adopt VR curricula or modules illustrating occupations, workplace tasks, and career pathways.
  • Provisions for partnerships with local employers, career centers, community colleges, or technology vendors to provide VR content and equipment.
  • Requirements for teacher/staff training and professional development to operate VR equipment and integrate VR experiences into counseling/CTE instruction.
  • Guidance on student privacy, informed consent, and accessibility (ensuring VR experiences meet disability accommodations).
  • Possible pilot program language, metrics for evaluating effectiveness, and reporting requirements to the legislature or education agency.
  • Funding mechanisms or authorization to seek grants (if included in the bill text).

Who would be affected

  • High school students (particularly those in CTE or career-exploration programs).
  • School districts and charter schools responsible for implementing programs.
  • School counselors, CTE teachers, and district administrators who integrate VR into career guidance.
  • Post‑secondary partners, employers, and VR content/equipment vendors.
  • State education agencies (for oversight, guidance, or reporting).

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Expanded student exposure to career options and workplace simulations, potentially improving career decision-making.
  • Upfront cost for hardware, software, and professional development (depending on whether funding is provided).
  • Need for policies on data privacy, health/safety (motion sickness, supervision), and equitable access.
  • Opportunities for strengthened school‑employer partnerships and modernized CTE offerings.

Legislative timeline / procedural history (selected)

  • Introduced: 2025-04-09
  • Committee hearings and consideration: May 1–20, 2025 (reported favorably without amendment; recommended for Local & Uncontested calendar)
  • House passage: May 10, 2025
  • Senate passage: May 22, 2025 (readings and suspensions recorded)
  • Enrolled: May 23, 2025; Transmitted to Governor: May 26, 2025
  • Filed without Governor’s signature: June 20, 2025
  • Effective date: September 1, 2025

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