Senate Bill 154 Summary

• Department of Education shall conduct comprehensive audit of student assessments by January 31, 2026, focusing on eliminating redundant tests, reducing testing time, and maximizing actionable classroom information.

• School choice program funding increased with tiered grant amounts ($3,000-$8,000 per out-of-district student based on enrollment percentages), plus additional $2,000 per Hartford region student.

• Delays enforcement of racial imbalance notification and correction plans until July 1, 2025, allowing school boards additional time to develop compliance strategies.

• Paraeducators authorized to administer epinephrine and medication under school nurse supervision; qualified school employees may administer emergency epinephrine when nurse is absent with annual training.

• School boards prohibited from requiring parent/guardian participation in school activities as enrollment condition; regional community-technical colleges must establish collaborative partnerships with public high schools.