CT SB00106

Permits recipients of temporary family assistance to pursue education courses (two-year/four-year college degrees, high school equivalency programs) as part of their employability plan, provided federal work participation requirements are met and courses are approved by the Labor Commissioner.

Requires local and regional school boards to develop and implement safe school climate plans addressing bullying, including anonymous reporting mechanisms, investigations within specified timeframes, and parent notifications within 48 hours of investigation completion.

Defines bullying to include repeated written, oral, electronic, or physical acts that cause harm or create hostile school environments, with specific protection for students based on race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, academic status, physical appearance, and disabilities.

Mandates safe school climate specialists investigate bullying reports and requires schools to develop case-by-case interventions, student safety support plans, and separate meetings with parents of students who commit verified bullying acts to discuss prevention measures.

Authorizes the Office of Early Childhood to offer competitive grants to up to three school districts for developing strategies to promote social-emotional well-being of preschool children ages three through third grade, with funding from public, private, federal, or philanthropic sources.