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OLR Bill Analysis
sHB 6573
AN ACT CONCERNING THE COMMISSION FOR EDUCATIONAL
TECHNOLOGY.
SUMMARY
This bill adds four members to the 20-member Commission for
Education Technology (see BACKGROUND) as follows:
1. a representative of the Connecticut Association of Public
School Superintendents,
2. a representative of the Connecticut Educators Computer
Association,
3. a secondary school teacher designated by the Connecticut
Education Association, and
4. an elementary school teacher designated by American
Federation of Teachers–Connecticut.
The bill also makes technical changes.
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2021
BACKGROUND
Connecticut Commission for Educational Technology (CET)
CET oversees the management and integration of technology in the
state's schools, libraries, colleges, and universities. It is comprised of 20
appointed members that represent the interests of the CET ’s
constituents in K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and
libraries. The commission’s responsibilities include designing and
managing the State Educational Technology Goals and Plan.
COMMITTEE ACTION
Government Administration and Elections Committee 2021HB-06573-R000475-BA.DOCX
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Joint Favorable
Yea 16 Nay 2 (03/29/2021)