CT SB01200

Department of Education shall exclude federal pandemic relief funds (CARES Act, CRRSA Act, American Rescue Plan Act) from net current expenditures calculations used to determine state education grants to school boards.

Remote learning authorized for grades 9-12 starting July 1, 2022, and kindergarten-12 starting July 1, 2024, with required standards, attendance policies, and prohibition of dual instruction except for special education students per their IEP or Section 504 plan.

Task force established to study special education provision and funding during 2016-2020 school years, including examination of identification criteria, costs, state reimbursement levels, and student-to-teacher ratios, with report due February 1, 2024.

Parents of special education students entitled to translation services at planning and placement team meetings through certified interpreters or electronic applications.

Physical restraint and seclusion of students limited to emergency interventions only; life-threatening restraints prohibited; schools must monitor students, record incidents, provide training, and notify parents same day; separate rules established for time outs and use of psychopharmacologic agents.

Charter schools prohibited from inquiring about or considering applicants' special education status in enrollment lotteries effective July 1, 2023.

School employees protected from discipline for discussing or making recommendations about special education services or Section 504 accommodations during team meetings.