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CT HB06737
Bill
Status
7/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Program Review and Investigations Committee
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AI Summary
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Requires school boards to inform parents of special education students about transition resources and services for high school students during planning and placement team meetings, effective July 1, 2015
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Mandates the State Board of Education to draft a written bill of rights for parents of children receiving special education services, including rights to request transition services for students ages 18-21 and receive postgraduation goals in individualized education programs
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Requires annual distribution of the bill of rights to parents at planning and placement team meetings for students in grades 6-12, starting with the 2015-2016 school year
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Directs the Commissioner of Rehabilitation Services to develop a statewide definition of "competitive employment" in consultation with commissioners of education, mental health, developmental services, and labor, with a report due by February 1, 2016
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Requires the Commissioner of Developmental Services to submit annual reports beginning February 1, 2016, on autism spectrum disorder services, including data on persons served, waiting lists, unmet needs, five-year cost projections, and measurable employment and education outcomes
Legislative Description
An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Program Review And Investigations Committee Concerning Transitional Services For Youth And Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
7/2/2015