CT SB00155

Allows children placed in out-of-home care by the Department of Children and Families to continue attending their original school if it is in their best interests, with a presumption favoring continuation at the school of origin.

Requires the department to determine within three business days whether remaining in the school of origin is in the child's best interests and provide written notice identifying the factors supporting its decision.

Establishes that children remain in their original school during any disagreement over placement decisions and places the burden of proof on the department to justify changes to school placement.

Makes the department responsible for transportation costs beyond normal school access when a child remains in their school of origin, with priority for federal Title IV-E reimbursements where applicable.

Requires school districts to transmit essential educational records (including individualized education plans and behavioral intervention plans) by facsimile to receiving schools within one business day when a student changes schools due to out-of-home care placement.