CASC-CGA Mock Legislation Day

2023 CASC/CGA Mock Legislative Session Day

CASC, in partnership with Connecticut General Assembly, is proud to announce a Mock Legislative Session Day in the Capitol Building on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Mock Legislative Session Day is an opportunity for student council/government members from across Connecticut to work with the Connecticut General Assembly staff and legislators to learn how a bill becomes a law. Students will experience the committee and public hearing process, bill analysis, fiscal analysis, and the process of putting a bills intentions into legal language, in preparation for Mock Session where students will debate their mock legislation on the House Floor. This is an incredible educational experience giving student council/government members the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the legislative process in a hands-on way. This educational experience is $15.00 for each student from CASC Schools and includes lunch and all necessary supplies. Students should be interested in entering a public service profession or seeking public office in the future. The program includes 1 mandatory zoom orientation meeting before the live event in Hartford. Timeline: Friday, September 29: Registration Deadline. Mandatory Zoom prep session with Non-Partisan Staff-Date TBA. Wednesday, Oct 18, 2023(9AM-4PM): Mock Legislative Session Day, Capitol building in Hartford. An optional tour of the capital will be available upon request after the event.