The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6398, aims to establish a National Guard Youth Challenge Program in Connecticut. This program is designed to support youths aged sixteen to twenty who are not currently enrolled in high school and are at risk of incarceration. The initiative seeks to enhance their educational attainment, life skills, and employment potential through a comprehensive curriculum that includes academic coursework for high school diploma or GED completion, health and hygiene training, employment skills training, leadership training, life skills training, physical fitness opportunities, instruction on responsible citizenship, community service opportunities, and personal mentorship.

The bill does not specify any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language to create the framework for the Youth Challenge Program. The intent is to provide at-risk youth with the necessary tools and support to successfully transition into adulthood and improve their overall life outcomes.