Section 10-21r - Department to issue request for proposals re establishment of public-private partnerships or enhancement of pathways in technology early college high school programs(a) As used in this section: (1) "Alliance district" has the same meaning as provided in section 10-262u;(2) "Private entity" means any individual, corporation, general partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, joint venture, nonprofit organization or other business entity;(3) "Public-private partnership" means the relationship established between the local or regional board of education for a town designated as an alliance district, a community college and a private entity for the purpose of implementing a pathways in technology early college high school program; and(4) "Pathways in technology early college high school program" means a program of instruction in which students in grades nine to twelve, inclusive, complete high school and college-level coursework while simultaneously engaging in industry-guided workforce development.(b) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and each fiscal year thereafter, the Department of Education shall annually issue a request for proposals to local and regional boards of education for towns designated as alliance districts for the establishment of a new public-private partnership or the enhancement of an existing pathways in technology early college high school program. The department shall review such proposals and award a grant to two such boards for the costs associated with the establishment of a new public-private partnership or enhancement of a pathways in technology early college high school program.Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-21r
Amended by P.A. 23-0208,S. 6 of the Connecticut Acts of the 2023 Regular Session, eff. 7/1/2023.Added by P.A. 23-0167,S. 46 of the Connecticut Acts of the 2023 Regular Session, eff. 7/1/2023.