Five Things To Know At Capitol Today

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6:00 a.m. EDT, March 11, 2015

4.A recent report showed that suspensions and expulsions of the youngest students in Connecticuts school are on the rise. A bill before the education committee would require in-school suspensions only -- no out-of-school suspensions -- for children below third grade. The committees public hearing is at 11:30 a.m. in LOB room 2C. The full agenda is here.5. Promoting the theme Paid Family & Medical Leave: Not Only a Womens Issue, the annual Womens Day 2015 at The Capitol, hosted by The Permanent Commission on the Status of Women, is being held Wednesday. The event starts at 10 a.m. (with coffee being served starting at 9:30 a.m.) in LOB room 2D. The guest speaker is author and financial literacy expert Neale Godfrey.

Also: The weather may be downright balmy outside compared to the last few months, but there are signs of spring inside, too. The annual Friends of Connecticut State Parks day is Wednesday and the group will have an informational display manned by volunteers on hand in the LOB concourse from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Editors Note: Our list is a snapshot each morning to start your day. Events change quickly. Check The Courants Capitol Watch blog for the latest news and the Connecticut General Assembly Calendar for the latest updates in the schedule and agendas.

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