General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 698 January Session, 2017 LCO No. 2137 *02137* Referred to Committee on EDUCATION Introduced by: SEN. OSTEN, 19th Dist. General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 698 January Session, 2017 LCO No. 2137 *02137* Referred to Committee on EDUCATION Introduced by: SEN. OSTEN, 19th Dist. AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE PROMOTION OF CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS TO STUDENTS. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened: That the general statutes be amended to establish a task force to study ways for schools and guidance counselors to promote certificate programs as a viable option toward a career. Statement of Purpose: To establish a task force to determine ways for schools and guidance counselors to promote certificate programs as a viable option toward a career that provides a strong middle-class sustainable wage.