Connecticut public schools must now teach about climate change

A new state law is behind the curriculum requirement.

by YCC TEAM
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

This year, Connecticut public schools will be required to teach students about human-caused climate change. It will be taught as part of their regular science curriculum.

“And it does not get to be a victim of a budget cut or a conservative local board of ed that might think climate change is a hoax, because I’ve certainly heard that,” says state representative Christine Palm.

Palm is vice chair of the environment committee of the Connecticut General Assembly. She worked for years to pass legislation to require the curriculum change.

She says she was motivated in part by the urgency that many young people feel about solving the climate crisis.

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