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This bill aims to address workforce challenges in sewage treatment facilities by directing the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to take two primary actions. First, DEEP must reduce barriers to obtaining operator certification by clarifying licensing reciprocity (the mutual recognition of professional credentials across different jurisdictions), recognizing work experience gained both in-state and out-of-state, and specifically acknowledging work experience of individuals with military backgrounds. Second, the bill requires DEEP to establish a "Water and Wastewaters Operations" curriculum within Connecticut's technical high schools, which would help create a pipeline of trained professionals for sewage treatment facilities. The overall goal is to develop a more robust and accessible workforce in the critical infrastructure sector of wastewater treatment, making it easier for individuals to enter and advance in these technical and essential jobs.

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