SB 310 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PILOT PROGRAM TO TRAIN CERTIFIED WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY OPERATORS.

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310457 February Session, 2026 LCOSubstitute Senate Bill No.

1913310 ReferredSenate, toApril 7, 2026 The Committee on EDUCATIONEducation Introducedreported by:through SEN.

(ED)MCCRORY, AND. ACT CONCERNING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

of the 2nd Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the Senate, that the substitute bill ought to pass.

AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PILOT PROGRAM TO TRAIN CERTIFIED WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY OPERATORS.

(Effective July 1, 2026) The executive director of the Technical Education and Career System shall study the feasibility of expanding vocational education programs to students in grades kindergarten to eight, inclusive.

Not later than January 1, 2027, the executive director shall submit a report on the results of such study, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes, to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to education.

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Not later than January 1, 2027, the executive director shall submit a report, inaccordance withthe provisionsofsection11-4aof the LCOgeneral No.statutes, to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to education.

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1913457 2The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of 2the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.

In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.

Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.

OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:

Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 27 $ FY 28 $ Technical Education and Career GF - Cost 18,000 None System Note:

GF=General Fund Municipal Impact:

None Explanation The bill results in a one-time cost of approximately $18,000 in FY 27 to the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS).

The bill requires CTECS to conduct a pilot program to train students to become certified wastewater treatment facility operators.

The cost is associated with additional staff hours worked and supplies as well as materials needed to administer the program.

The Out Years There is no fiscal impact in the out years, as the bill specifies that the pilot program is for FY 27 only.

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457 OLR Bill Analysis sSB 310 AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PILOT PROGRAM TO TRAIN CERTIFIED WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY OPERATORS.

SUMMARY The Office of Legislative Research does not analyze Special Acts.

COMMITTEE ACTION Education Committee Joint Favorable Substitute Yea 42 Nay 3 (03/16/2026) sSB310 / File No.

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