CT HB06642

Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity shall convene a working group to identify or develop a Title IX compliance toolkit for school districts, students, and parents by July 1, 2024.

Toolkit must include training on prevention and response to sexual misconduct, model anti-discrimination policies, complaint procedures, investigation requirements, Title IX complaint explanations, and resources for redress through the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.

Department of Education shall distribute the toolkit to local and regional boards of education by October 1, 2024, and post it on the department's website.

Each school district must implement the toolkit beginning with the 2025-2026 school year to prevent, identify, and respond to child sexual abuse, harassment, and discrimination.

Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, school districts must annually submit Title IX compliance reports to the Department of Education detailing coordinator information, staff training, policies, and complaint resources, with the department publishing findings to the legislature.