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The Students Internships Bill
Students could get more paid internships in Connecticut
An Act Supporting "learn And Earn" Internship Opportunities.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would help students get paid internships and help businesses pay for them, making it easier to gain work experience.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would make it easier for students to find and afford paid internships, especially those who get federal help for college. It would also help small businesses and nonprofits pay interns, which means more opportunities for everyone. This could help students get important work experience and start their careers. While the state would pay for some of these programs, it is a chance to help young people and local businesses grow.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- It would require support for paid internships at small businesses.
- It would give money to students who get Pell grants to help them get internships.
- Colleges would need to tell people about internship chances.
- A state quality seal for good internships would be created.
- A tax break for businesses paying interns would be extended.
- Money would be given to nonprofits to help pay intern salaries.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Timothy Ackert (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Jeff Gordon (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
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