Substitute House Bill No. 7169 establishes a working group tasked with studying the integration of Connecticut's cultural resources into project-based learning for students in grades kindergarten through eight. The study will focus on identifying suitable cultural and artistic resources, aligning them with grade-level curricula and learning objectives, and exploring the feasibility of incorporating these resources into the existing model curriculum. Additionally, the working group will assess the costs associated with school visits to these resources and identify potential state funding sources to support the implementation of project-based learning.

The working group will consist of various appointed members, including representatives from educational organizations, arts associations, and the State Education Resource Center. Initial appointments must be made within thirty days of the bill's passage, and the group is required to hold its first meeting within sixty days. The working group is expected to submit a report with its findings and recommendations by January 1, 2026, after which it will dissolve. Notably, the bill includes the insertion of "to twelve" in reference to the grade levels studied and the addition of "and incorporation into" existing grade-level curricula, while it deletes specific language regarding the model curriculum. The bill is projected to have no fiscal impact on the state or municipalities.