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 K-8. The study will focus on identifying suitable cultural and artistic resources, aligning them with educational curricula and standards, assessing the feasibility of incorporating them into the model curriculum, and determining the necessary resources and costs for schools to utilize these cultural assets. Additionally, the bill outlines the need for exploring funding options to support the implementation of project-based learning initiatives.

The working group will consist of various appointed members, including representatives from educational organizations, arts associations, and state education departments. Key changes in the bill include the insertion of language specifying the incorporation of cultural resources into existing grade-level curricula and the expansion of the grade range from K-8 to K-12. The group is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations by January 1, 2026, after which it will dissolve. The bill is designed to have no fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as the working group is expected to have the necessary expertise to fulfill its mandate.