CT SB00045

Departments of Education and Children and Families must annually track academic progress of children and youth in state custody from pre-K through 12th grade and report findings to the achievement gap task force.

Department of Children and Families must include educational status and academic progress in case plans for children and youth in custody, including information on performance levels, absenteeism, and supports being provided.

Court Support Services Division must ensure youth in secure facilities have case plans describing educational needs and identifying academic supports and services.

Departments must develop a plan by July 1, 2014 to ensure all facilities and school programs can meet academic needs, including acquiring educational records, providing professional development, and implementing standards-based curriculum.

School district superintendents must provide educational status updates to the Department of Children and Families, foster parents, and attorneys for children in DCF custody, including information on performance, absenteeism, test results, and discipline reports.

Departments must promptly review educational files of children entering facilities to determine eligibility for special education services.