For the benefit of the Connecticut General Assembly, a first report is submitted on the importance, development and future uses of cable telecommunications for educational and informational purposes. Current status of cable television in the state's 169 towns is described, along with names of licensees and progress in construction; membership on local advisory councils as required by the State Public Utilities Commission also is listed. Developments and possibilities in public information, schools, libraries, the government channel, higher education, health and social sciences, and interstate cooperation are summarized. Recommendations for telecommunications policy as requested by the Assembly are promised in a further report. (SK)