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 Monday, December 19, 2022 from 9AM-3PM.  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 bils 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 $10.00 for students from CASC Schools and includes lunch and all necessary supplies.
• Students can choose from 3 student driven topics of local or state concern.
• 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.
• Please review these House rules.

Timeline

• Monday, November 28: Registration Deadline.
• Wednesday, November 30 (7PM-8:30PM): Mandatory Zoom prep session with Non-Partisan Staff.
• Wednesday, December 7 (7PM-8:30PM): Mandatory Zoom prep session with Non-Partisan Staff.

Monday, Dec 19, 2022(9AM-3PM): Mock Legislative Session Day, Capitol building in Hartford.