CT SB00031

Establishes that children in out-of-home care placed by the Department of Children and Families may continue attending their school of origin if in the child's best interests, with a presumption favoring remaining in the school of origin.

Requires the Department to make school placement decisions within three business days and provide written notice identifying the factors; any party may object within three business days, with the child remaining in the school of origin during disputes.

Grants the Department authority to immediately remove a child from the school of origin only if continued placement would jeopardize the child's immediate physical safety, with notification to the child's attorney, parents, and guardians on the same business day.

Makes the Department responsible for transportation costs from the child's out-of-home care placement to the school of origin beyond normal district costs, with priority given to maximizing federal Title IV-E reimbursements.

Requires the school of origin to transmit essential educational records including individualized education plans and behavioral intervention plans to the receiving school within one business day of notification of a school placement change.