Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-212 — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 169 / Section 10-212
Sec. 10-212. School nurses and nurse practitioners. Administration of medications by parents or guardians on school grounds. Criminal history records checks. Professional development requirements.
Status: in_force

(b) Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes or any regulation of Connecticut state agencies, nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the administering of medications by parents or guardians to their own children on school grounds.

(c) School nurses and nurse practitioners appointed by or under contract with any local or regional board of education and any nurse provided to a nonpublic school under the provisions of section 10-217a shall submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with the provisions of section 29-17a .

(d) On and after July 1, 2024, each school nurse or nurse practitioner appointed by or under contract with a local or regional board of education shall complete at least fifteen hours of professional development programs or activities approved and provided by such local or regional board of education, in accordance with the provisions of section 10-211f , in each two-year period, provided such professional development programs or activities include training and instruction in the implementation of individualized education programs and plans pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended from time to time.

Cited. 152 C. 568.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-357a — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 179a / Section 10-357a
Sec. 10-357a. State Education Resource Center. Established. Board of directors. Executive director.
Status: in_force

(b) (1) The powers of the center shall be vested in and exercised by a board of directors, which shall consist of the following members: (A) Four appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of both houses of the General Assembly; (B) two appointed by the State Board of Education, with the advice and consent of both houses of the General Assembly; (C) one appointed by the president pro tempore of the Senate; (D) one appointed by the majority leader of the Senate; (E) one appointed by the minority leader of the Senate; (F) one appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives; (G) one appointed by the majority leader of the House of Representatives; (H) one appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives; and (I) the Commissioner of Education, or the commissioner's designee. Each member appointed by the Governor or the State Board of Education shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor but not longer than the term of office of the Governor or until the member's successor is appointed and qualified, whichever term is longer. Each member appointed by a member of the General Assembly shall serve in accordance with the provisions of section 4-1a . Any appointed member who fails to attend fifty per cent of all meetings of the board held during any calendar year shall be deemed to have resigned from the board. Each appointing authority shall make his or her initial appointment to the board not later than August 15, 2014. The first meeting of the board shall take place not later than September 15, 2014.

(2) The Governor shall appoint the chairperson of the board from among the members of such board with the advice and consent of both houses of the General Assembly. Such chairperson shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

(3) The chairperson shall, with the approval of the members of the board of directors, appoint an executive director of the center who shall be an employee of the center and paid a salary prescribed by the board. The executive director shall supervise the administrative affairs and technical activities of the center in accordance with the directives of the board.

(c) A majority of the appointed members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business or the exercise of any power of the State Education Resource Center. For the transaction of any business or the exercise of any power of the center, and except as otherwise provided in this section and sections 10-357b to 10-357d , inclusive, the center may act by a majority of the members present at any meeting at which a quorum is in attendance.

(d) Members shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be entitled to reimbursement for such members' actual and necessary expenses incurred during the performance of such members' official duties. Members may engage in private employment, or in a profession or business, subject to any applicable laws, rules and regulations of the state regarding official ethics or conflict of interest. It shall not constitute a conflict of interest for a trustee, director, partner or officer of any person, firm or corporation, or any individual having a financial interest in a person, firm or corporation, to serve as a member of the board of directors of the center, provided such trustee, director, partner, officer or individual shall comply with all applicable provisions of chapter 10.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-262h — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 172 / Section 10-262h
Sec. 10-262h. Equalization aid grants.
Status: in_force

(b) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, each town maintaining public schools according to law shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant as follows: (1) Any town whose fully funded grant is greater than its base grant amount shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to its base grant amount plus four and one-tenth per cent of its grant adjustment; and (2) any town whose fully funded grant is less than its base grant amount shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to its base grant amount minus twenty-five per cent of its grant adjustment, except any such town designated as an alliance district shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to its base grant amount.

(c) For the fiscal years ending June 30, 2020, and June 30, 2021, each town maintaining public schools according to law shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant as follows: (1) Any town whose fully funded grant is greater than its base grant amount shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year plus ten and sixty-six-one-hundredths per cent of its grant adjustment; and (2) any town whose fully funded grant is less than its base grant amount shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year minus eight and thirty-three-one-hundredths per cent of its grant adjustment, except any such town designated as an alliance district shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to its base grant amount.

(d) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, each town maintaining public schools according to law shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant as follows: (1) Any town whose fully funded grant is greater than its base grant amount shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year plus ten and sixty-six-one-hundredths per cent of its grant adjustment; and (2) any town whose fully funded grant is less than its base grant amount shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to the amount the town was entitled to for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.

(e) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, each town maintaining public schools according to law shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant as follows: (1) Any town whose fully funded grant is greater than its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year plus sixteen and sixty-seven-one-hundredths per cent of its grant adjustment; and (2) any town whose fully funded grant is less than its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to the amount the town was entitled to for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.

(f) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, each town maintaining public schools according to law shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant as follows: (1) Any town whose fully funded grant is greater than its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year plus twenty per cent of its grant adjustment; (2) any town whose fully funded grant is less than its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to the amount the town was entitled to for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and (3) any town designated as an alliance district shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount that is the greater of (A) the amount described in either subdivision (1) of this subsection or subdivision (2) of this subsection, as applicable, (B) its base grant amount, or (C) its equalization aid grant entitlement for the previous fiscal year.

(g) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, each town maintaining public schools according to law shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant as follows: (1) Any town whose fully funded grant is greater than its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year plus fifty-six and five tenths per cent of its grant adjustment; (2) any town whose fully funded grant is less than its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to the amount the town was entitled to for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024; and (3) any town designated as an alliance district, shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount that is the greater of (A) the amount described in either subdivision (1) of this subsection or subdivision (2) of this subsection, as applicable, (B) its base grant amount, or (C) its equalization aid grant entitlement for the previous fiscal year.

(h) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, each town maintaining public schools according to law shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant as follows: (1) Any town whose fully funded grant is greater than its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to its fully funded grant; (2) any town whose fully funded grant is less than its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year minus fourteen and twenty-nine-one-hundredths per cent of its grant adjustment; and (3) any town designated as an alliance district shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount that is the greater of (A) the amount described in either subdivision (1) of this subsection or subdivision (2) of this subsection, as applicable, (B) its base grant amount, or (C) its equalization aid grant entitlement for the previous fiscal year.

(i) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, each town maintaining public schools according to law shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant as follows: (1) Any town whose fully funded grant is greater than its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to its fully funded grant; (2) any town whose fully funded grant is less than its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year minus sixteen and sixty-seven-one-hundredths per cent of its grant adjustment; and (3) any town designated as an alliance district shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount that is the greater of (A) the amount described in either subdivision (1) of this subsection or subdivision (2) of this subsection, as applicable, (B) its base grant amount, or (C) its equalization aid grant entitlement for the previous fiscal year.

(j) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028, each town maintaining public schools according to law shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant as follows: (1) Any town whose fully funded grant is greater than its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to its fully funded grant; (2) any town whose fully funded grant is less than its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year minus twenty per cent of its grant adjustment; and (3) any town designated as an alliance district shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount that is the greater of (A) the amount described in either subdivision (1) of this subsection or subdivision (2) of this subsection, as applicable, (B) its base grant amount, or (C) its equalization aid grant entitlement for the previous fiscal year.

(k) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2029, each town maintaining public schools according to law shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant as follows: (1) Any town whose fully funded grant is greater than its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to its fully funded grant; (2) any town whose fully funded grant is less than its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year minus twenty-five per cent of its grant adjustment; and (3) any town designated as an alliance district shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount that is the greater of (A) the amount described in either subdivision (1) of this subsection or subdivision (2) of this subsection, as applicable, (B) its base grant amount, or (C) its equalization aid grant entitlement for the previous fiscal year.

(l) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2030, each town maintaining public schools according to law shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant as follows: (1) Any town whose fully funded grant is greater than its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to its fully funded grant; (2) any town whose fully funded grant is less than its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year minus thirty-three and thirty-three-one-hundredths per cent of its grant adjustment; and (3) any town designated as an alliance district shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount that is the greater of (A) the amount described in either subdivision (1) of this subsection or subdivision (2) of this subsection, as applicable, (B) its base grant amount, or (C) its equalization aid grant entitlement for the previous fiscal year.

(m) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2031, each town maintaining public schools according to law shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant as follows: (1) Any town whose fully funded grant is greater than its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to its fully funded grant; (2) any town whose fully funded grant is less than its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to its equalization aid grant amount for the previous fiscal year minus fifty per cent of its grant adjustment; and (3) any town designated as an alliance district shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount that is the greater of (A) the amount described in either subdivision (1) of this subsection or subdivision (2) of this subsection, as applicable, (B) its base grant amount, or (C) its equalization aid grant entitlement for the previous fiscal year.

(n) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2032, and each fiscal year thereafter, each town maintaining public schools according to law shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount equal to its fully funded grant, except any town designated as an alliance district shall be entitled to an equalization aid grant in an amount that is the greater of (1) its fully funded grant, (2) its base grant amount, or (3) its equalization aid grant entitlement for the previous fiscal year.

Cited. 228 C. 699.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-21n — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 164 / Section 10-21n
Sec. 10-21n. Aviation or aerospace apprenticeship training program.
Status: in_force

(b) Not later than sixty days after the first student cohort completes an apprenticeship training program provided pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, and annually thereafter, the local or regional board of education that provides such program shall submit a report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a , to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to education. Such report shall include, but need not be limited to, the number of students who (1) participated in and completed such program, and (2) enrolled in the CT Aero Tech School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians after completing such program.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-95o — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 164 / Section 10-95o
Sec. 10-95o. Closure or suspension of operations of a technical education and career school; development of comprehensive plan; transportation of students.
Status: in_force

(2) The executive director shall not extend the closure or suspension of operations of a technical education and career school beyond the period set forth in the comprehensive plan described in subsection (b) of this section unless the board (A) holds another public hearing at a location in the town in which the school is located, after normal school hours and at least thirty days prior to any vote of the board to recommend that the executive director extend such closure or suspension of operations, (B) develops and makes available a new comprehensive plan for such school in accordance with the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, and (C) affirmatively votes to recommend that the executive director extend such closure or suspension of operations at a meeting duly called.

(b) The executive director shall develop a comprehensive plan regarding the closure or suspension of operations of any technical education and career school prior to the public hearing described in subsection (a) of this section. Such comprehensive plan shall include, but not be limited to, (1) an explanation of the reasons for the school closure or suspension of operations, including a cost-benefit analysis of such school closing or suspension of operations, (2) the length of the school closure or suspension of operations, (3) the financial plan for the school during the closure or suspension of operations, including, but not limited to, the costs of such school closure or suspension of operations, (4) a description of the transitional phase to school closure or suspension of operations and a description of the transitional phase to reopening the school, (5) an explanation of what will happen to students currently enrolled at such school during the school closure or suspension of operations, including, but not limited to, available technical education and career schools for such students to attend and transportation for such students to such schools, (6) an explanation of what will happen to school personnel during the school closure or suspension of operations, including, but not limited to, employment at other schools, and (7) an explanation of how the school building and property will be used during the school closure or suspension of operations. The executive director shall provide for the mailing of such comprehensive plan to parents and guardians of students enrolled at the school and to school personnel employed at such school, and make such comprehensive plan available on the school's web site at least fourteen days prior to the public hearing described in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) The Technical Education and Career System shall be responsible for transporting any student enrolled in a technical education and career school that is closed or whose operations are suspended pursuant to this section to another technical education and career school during such period of closure or suspension of operations, and the board shall be responsible for the costs associated with such transportation.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-260a — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 172 / Section 10-260a
Sec. 10-260a. Auditing of state grants for public education. Review of procedures manual.
Status: in_force

(b) The Department of Education shall submit to the Auditors of Public Accounts for review any proposed changes in the procedures manual that would alter the method of calculating educational equalization grants.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-6 — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 185 / Section 10a-6
Sec. 10a-6. Duties of the Board of Regents for Higher Education. Policy goals. Access to information.
Status: repealed

(b) Within the limits of authorized expenditures, the policies of the state system of higher education shall be consistent with (1) the following goals: (A) To ensure that no qualified person be denied the opportunity for higher education on the basis of age, sex, gender identity or expression, ethnic background or social, physical or economic condition, or erased criminal history record information, as defined in section 46a-80a , (B) to protect academic freedom, (C) to provide opportunities for education and training related to the economic, cultural and educational development of the state, (D) to assure the fullest possible use of available resources in public and private institutions of higher education, (E) to maintain standards of quality ensuring a position of national leadership for state institutions of higher education, (F) to apply the resources of higher education to the problems of society, and (G) to foster flexibility in the policies and institutions of higher education to enable the system to respond to changes in the economy, society, technology and student interests; and (2) the goals for higher education in the state identified in section 10a-11c . Said board shall review recent studies of the need for higher education services, with special attention to those completed pursuant to legislative action, and to meet such needs shall initiate additional programs or services through one or more of the constituent units.

(c) Repealed by P.A. 83-533, S. 53, 54.

(d) The board of regents shall request and receive, or be provided electronic access to, data, reports and other information from the public institutions of higher education under its jurisdiction that are necessary for the board to carry out its responsibilities pursuant to this section.

Annotation to former section 10-323e:

Cited. 175 C. 586.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-211a — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 169 / Section 10-211a
Sec. 10-211a. Peer-to-peer mental health support program; development; training.
Status: in_force

(b) Not later than January 1, 2023, the Department of Children and Families shall, in collaboration with the Department of Education, develop a peer-to-peer mental health support program that provides services to aid students in grades six to twelve, inclusive, in problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution and stress management. Such program shall be made available to local and regional boards of education, local health departments, district departments of health, youth services bureaus established pursuant to section 10-19m , municipal social service agencies and other youth-serving organizations approved by the Department of Children and Families. In developing such program, the department shall utilize best practices and may use existing models of peer-to-peer counseling.

(c) On and after January 1, 2023, the Department of Children and Families shall, in collaboration with the Department of Education, provide training to (1) designated staff members selected by the superintendent of schools pursuant to section 10-211b , and (2) employees of local health departments, district departments of health, youth service bureaus established pursuant to section 10-19m , municipal social service agencies and other youth-serving organizations selected pursuant to section 10-211b , on how to implement the peer-to-peer mental health support program and provide instruction, guidance and supervision to students participating in such program.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-19 — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 164 / Section 10-19
Sec. 10-19. Teaching about alcohol, nicotine or tobacco, drugs and acquired immune deficiency syndrome. Training of personnel.
Status: in_force

(b) Commencing July 1, 1989, each local and regional board of education shall offer during the regular school day planned, ongoing and systematic instruction on acquired immune deficiency syndrome, as taught by legally qualified teachers. The content and scheduling of the instruction shall be within the discretion of the local or regional board of education. Not later than July 1, 1989, each local and regional board of education shall adopt a policy, as the board deems appropriate, concerning the exemption of pupils from such instruction upon written request of the parent or guardian. The State Board of Education shall make materials available to assist local and regional boards of education in developing instruction pursuant to this subsection.

See Sec. 10-16b re prescribed courses of study.

See Sec. 10-145a re certificates of qualification for teachers.

Cited. 152 C. 151; 238 C. 1.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-10i — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 163 / Section 10-10i
Sec. 10-10i. Report on student data.
Status: in_force

(2) Such report shall not include any personally identifiable information of students, such as names or the unique student identifier assigned to each student.

(b) The report on data relating to students shall be submitted (1) after February second, but not later than February fifteenth, and such submission shall include student data for the current school year, and (2) not later than August thirtieth, and such submission shall include student data for the prior school year.

(c) The report on data relating to students shall be submitted to the legislative Office of Fiscal Analysis on compatible magnetic media, as determined by the office in consultation with the commissioner.

(d) Any information included in the report on data relating to students may only be used by employees of the legislative Office of Fiscal Analysis for the purpose of research and reporting in the course of their duties for the General Assembly. No such employee may disclose or otherwise make known any such information that would allow or lead to the identification of any student.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-97 — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 164 / Section 10-97
Sec. 10-97. Transportation to technical education and career schools.
Status: in_force

(b) Any local or regional board of education which does not furnish agricultural science and technology education approved by the State Board of Education shall designate a school or schools having such a course approved by the State Board of Education as the school which any person may attend who has completed an elementary school course through the eighth grade. The board of education shall pay any tuition charged under section 10-65 and the reasonable and necessary cost of transportation of any person under twenty-one years of age who is not a graduate of a high school or technical education and career school and who attends the designated school, provided transportation services may be suspended in accordance with the provisions of section 10-233c . Each such board's reimbursement percentage pursuant to section 10-266m for expenditures in excess of eight hundred dollars per pupil incurred in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1987, and in each fiscal year thereafter, shall be increased by an additional twenty percentage points.

(c) Any local or regional board of education which transports students to a state or state-approved technical education and career school, or school furnishing agricultural science and technology education shall be reimbursed for a portion of such pupil transportation annually in accordance with the provisions of section 10-266m , and the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this section relating to reimbursement percentages, provided the reimbursement for transportation costs to a school furnishing vocational agricultural training shall not exceed an amount equal to such reimbursement of the costs of transporting such pupils to the school furnishing a full program of vocational agricultural training nearest to the sending school district at the time of the pupil's initial enrollment in the program. Application for such reimbursement shall be made by the board of education to the State Board of Education at such time and in such manner as said state board prescribes. The provisions of this section shall apply to a veteran who served in time of war, as defined in section 27-103 , without regard to age or whether or not such veteran resides with a parent or guardian provided such veteran is attending a state or state-approved vocational secondary school.

(d) The parents or guardian of any student or any veteran over twenty-one who is denied the reasonable and necessary transportation required in this section may appeal such lack of transportation in the same manner as is provided in sections 10-186 and 10-187 .

(e) For purposes of this section, a local or regional board of education shall not be required to expend for transporting a student to a technical education and career school or an agricultural science and technology education center an amount greater than six thousand dollars, except that a board of education shall continue to pay the reasonable and necessary costs of transporting a student who is enrolled in such a school or center on July 1, 1996, until such student completes the program at such school or center.

Cited. 187 C. 187; 195 C. 24.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-153l — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 166 / Section 10-153l
Sec. 10-153l. Applicability of employment of teachers statute and teacher negotiation law to incorporated or endowed high schools or academies.
Status: in_force

Cited. 190 C. 235; 200 C. 376; 201 C. 685; 202 C. 492; 205 C. 116; 206 C. 113; 216 C. 253; 217 C. 110; 234 C. 704; 239 C. 32.

Cited. 5 CA 253; 23 CA 727; 35 CA 111.

Cited. 38 CS 80.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-155m — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 166 / Section 10-155m
Sec. 10-155m. Promotion of teaching profession as career option to high school students.
Status: in_force

(b) Not later than September 1, 2021, the Department of Education shall distribute to local and regional boards of education information that promotes the teaching profession, including materials relating to educator preparation programs and alternative route to certification programs offered in the state, for school counselors and students. The department shall also make such information available on its Internet web site.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-4p — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 163 / Section 10-4p
Sec. 10-4p. Implementation plan to achieve resource equity and equality of opportunity. Assessment. Reports.
Status: in_force

(b) Prior to developing the plan, the State Board of Education shall conduct a state-wide assessment of the disparities among local and regional school districts and make comparisons to relevant national standards or regional accreditation standards, in the areas of: (1) Resources, including educational materials, supplies, equipment, textbooks, library materials, facilities and expenditures by category and in total; (2) staff, including the education and experience of teachers, staff-student ratios, the racial and ethnic characteristics of staff, minority staff recruitment and a comparison of the racial diversity of school staffs to the racial diversity of the region where the school is located; (3) program and curriculum, including course offerings, requirements, enrollments in advanced, special and compensatory education, programs and services to students with limited English proficiency and an analysis of such programs and services in terms of the recommendations of the bilingual education task force, policies on student assignment and promotion, extracurricular activities and student participation, goals and objectives and content and performance standards, opportunities for summer school, school-to-career transition, alternative education, as defined in section 10-74j , alternative educational opportunities, and parent-student choice of school or program; (4) student achievement, including the effect of social promotional policies on student achievement, state and national assessments, dropout rates, attendance, graduation follow-up data, artistic, athletic and community service accomplishments, other documentation of student success, and success in reducing the racial, ethnic and economic isolation of students; and (5) community involvement, including parent and family contact with the school and teachers, business partnerships, joint programs with community agencies, town-wide preschool coordination, opportunities for adult basic education and parenting education.

(c) (1) The State Board of Education shall report, in accordance with section 11-4a , on the plan developed pursuant to this section to the Governor and the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to education by February 1, 1998. The report shall: (A) Include the results of the assessment conducted pursuant to subdivisions (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of this section, (B) include recommendations for changes in state law, budget proposals and administrative actions, where appropriate, that would assist in reducing the disparities among school districts and increasing the accountability of school districts, and (C) identify the responsibility of individual boards of education to achieve the goals as specified in subsection (a) of this section in their school districts. (2) On or before January 1, 1999, the State Board of Education shall so report, to the Governor and said committee on (A) the assessment conducted pursuant to subdivisions (3) to (5), inclusive, of subsection (b) of this section, (B) include recommendations described in subparagraph (B) of subdivision (1) of this subsection and (C) identify the responsibility of individual boards of education to take specific action to improve conditions in their school districts. (3) On or before January 1, 2001, and biennially thereafter, the State Board of Education shall so report to the Governor and said committee on the progress made in reducing the disparities among school districts and the remaining barriers to and recommendations for achieving the goals specified in subsection (a) of this section.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-22f — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 185 / Section 10a-22f
Sec. 10a-22f. (Formerly Sec. 10-7g). Revocation of certificate of authorization.
Status: in_force

(b) The commissioner, or the commissioner's designee, shall serve written notice, by certified mail, return receipt requested upon a private career school indicating that revocation of the school's authorization is under consideration and the commissioner shall set forth the reasons such revocation is being considered. Not later than forty-five days after mailing such written notice, the commissioner, or the commissioner's designee, shall hold a compliance conference with the private career school.

(c) If, after the compliance conference, the commissioner determines that revocation of the certificate of authorization is appropriate, the commissioner shall issue an order and serve written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested upon the private career school, which notice shall include, but not be limited to, the date of the revocation.

(d) A private career school aggrieved by the order of the commissioner revoking its certificate of authorization pursuant to subsection (c) of this section shall, not later than fifteen days after such order is mailed, request in writing a hearing before the commissioner. Such hearing shall be held in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-76g — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 164 / Section 10-76g
Sec. 10-76g. State aid for special education.
Status: in_force

(b) Any local or regional board of education which provides special education pursuant to the provisions of sections 10-76a to 10-76g , inclusive, for any exceptional child described in subparagraph (A) of subdivision (5) of section 10-76a , under its jurisdiction, excluding (1) children placed by a state agency for whom a board of education receives payment pursuant to the provisions of subdivision (2) of subsection (e) of section 10-76d , and (2) children who require special education, who reside on state-owned or leased property, and who are not the educational responsibility of the unified school districts established pursuant to sections 17a-37 and 18-99a , shall be financially responsible for the reasonable costs of special education instruction, as defined in the regulations of the State Board of Education, in an amount equal to for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2023, and each fiscal year thereafter, four and one-half times the net current expenditures per pupil of such board of education. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this section, the State Board of Education shall, within available appropriations, pay on a current basis any costs in excess of the local or regional board's basic contribution paid by such board in accordance with the provisions of this subsection. Any amounts paid by the State Board of Education on a current basis pursuant to this subsection shall not be reimbursable in the subsequent year. Application for such grant shall be made by filing with the Department of Education, in such manner as prescribed by the commissioner, annually on or before December first a statement of the cost of providing special education pursuant to this subsection, provided a board of education may submit, not later than March first, claims for additional children or costs not included in the December filing. Payment by the state for such excess costs shall be made to the local or regional board of education as follows: Seventy-five per cent of the cost in February and the balance in May. The amount due each town pursuant to the provisions of this subsection shall be paid to the treasurer of each town entitled to such aid, provided the treasurer shall treat such grant, or a portion of the grant, which relates to special education expenditures incurred in excess of such town's board of education budgeted estimate of such expenditures, as a reduction in expenditures by crediting such expenditure account, rather than town revenue. Such expenditure account shall be so credited no later than thirty days after receipt by the treasurer of necessary documentation from the board of education indicating the amount of such special education expenditures incurred in excess of such town's board of education budgeted estimate of such expenditures.

(c) Commencing with the fiscal year ending June 30, 1996, and for each fiscal year thereafter, within available appropriations, each town whose ratio of (1) net costs of special education, as defined in subsection (h) of section 10-76f , for the fiscal year prior to the year in which the grant is to be paid to (2) the product of its total need students, as defined in section 10-262f , and the average regular program expenditures, as defined in section 10-262f , per need student for all towns for such year exceeds the state-wide average for all such ratios shall be eligible to receive a supplemental special education grant. Such grant shall be equal to the product of a town's eligible excess costs and the town's base aid ratio, as defined in section 10-262f , provided each town's grant shall be adjusted proportionately if necessary to stay within the appropriation. Payment pursuant to this subsection shall be made in June. For purposes of this subsection, a town's eligible excess costs are the difference between its net costs of special education and the amount the town would have expended if it spent at the state-wide average rate.

(d) Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, and each fiscal year thereafter, if the total of the amount of the grants payable to local or regional boards of education in accordance with (1) subsections (a) to (c), inclusive, of this section, except grants paid in accordance with subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of this section, (2) subdivision (2) of subsection (e) of section 10-76d , and (3) subsection (b) of section 10-253 , in any fiscal year exceeds the amount appropriated for the purposes of the grants described in subdivisions (1) to (3), inclusive, of this subsection for such fiscal year, then each town shall be ranked in descending order from one to one hundred sixty-nine according to such town's adjusted equalized net grand list per capita, as defined in section 10-261 , and the state board shall pay such grant to the local or regional board of education for a town as follows: (A) For any town ranked one hundred fifteen to one hundred sixty-nine, inclusive, ninety-one per cent of the amount of such town's eligible excess costs, (B) for any town ranked fifty-nine to one hundred fourteen, inclusive, eighty-eight per cent of the amount of such town's eligible excess costs, and (C) for any town ranked one to fifty-eight, inclusive, eighty-five per cent of the amount of such town's eligible excess costs. In the case of a regional board of education, such ranking shall be determined by (i) multiplying the total population, as defined in section 10-261 , of each town in the regional school district by such town's ranking, as determined in this subsection, (ii) adding together the figures determined under clause (i) of this subparagraph, and (iii) dividing the total computed under clause (ii) of this subparagraph by the total population of all towns in the district. The ranking of each regional board of education shall be rounded to the next higher whole number. If the total amount of the grants payable to local and regional boards of education calculated under subparagraphs (A) to (C), inclusive, of this subsection in any fiscal year exceeds the total amount appropriated for the grants described in subdivisions (1) to (3), inclusive, of this subsection for such fiscal year, the amount of the grants payable under this subsection shall be reduced proportionately.

(e) (1) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, and each fiscal year thereafter, if the total amount appropriated in any fiscal year for the grants described in subdivisions (1) to (3), inclusive, of subsection (d) of this section exceeds the total of the amount of the grants payable to local and regional boards of education under subsection (d) of this section, for such fiscal year, such excess amount shall be distributed to each local and regional board of education as follows:

(A) Subtract the sum of all grants paid to local and regional boards of education in such fiscal year under subsection (d) of this section from the sum of all grants calculated under subsections (a) to (c), inclusive, of this section, subdivision (2) of subsection (e) of section 10-76d and subsection (b) of section 10-253 ;

(B) Subtract the sum of all grants paid to local and regional boards of education in such fiscal year under subsections (a) to (d), inclusive, of this section from the total amount appropriated in such fiscal year for all grants under this section;

(C) Divide the amount calculated under subparagraph (B) of this subdivision by the amount calculated under subparagraph (A) of this subdivision; and

(D) To determine the amount of such excess to be distributed to each local and regional board of education, multiply the amount calculated under subparagraph (A) of this subdivision that is attributable to such local or regional board of education by the per cent calculated under subparagraph (C) of this subdivision.

(2) Any grants paid in accordance with subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of this section shall be excluded from the calculations described in subdivision (1) of this subsection.

See Sec. 10-76hh re prohibition on deduction of Medicaid reimbursement in determination of grant payments.

See Sec. 10-184a re exemption of local or regional boards of education or State Board of Education from providing special education for children being educated at home or in private school.

Cited. 172 C. 615; 179 C. 694; 187 C. 187; 195 C. 24; 228 C. 699; 229 C. 1.

Violates Art. I, Sec. 20 and Art. VIII, Sec. 1 of Connecticut Constitution. 31 CS 379. Cited. 34 CS 257; 35 CS 501; 36 CS 285, 291; 44 CS 527.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-11k — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 185 / Section 10a-11k
Sec. 10a-11k. Preparation for Academic Transition to Higher Education or PATH program.
Status: in_force

(b) The Office of Higher Education shall award grants under the PATH program on a competitive basis to any nonprofit community-based organization that (1) provided the types of assistance specified in subsection (a) of this section during the academic year prior to the year in which the grant will be awarded, and (2) will provide, cooperatively with the school administrators of a public high school in the state, such assistance during the academic year for which the grant will be awarded. The office shall establish procedures for the submission of grant applications for said program and shall review such grant applications on the basis of an evaluation format developed by the office, that shall include, but need not be limited to, preference for such nonprofit community-based organizations that provide such assistance in a school district designated as an alliance school district, pursuant to section 10-262u , for the academic year in which the grant will be awarded. Grants shall be awarded in amounts not exceeding twenty thousand dollars and not less than fifteen thousand dollars and shall be available for the duration of the academic year for which such grant is awarded. If the office finds that any such grant is being used for any purpose that is not in conformity with the purposes of the PATH program, the office may require repayment of the grant to the state.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-15n — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 164 / Section 10-15n
Sec. 10-15n. Family and community engagement in education council.
Status: in_force

(b) The commissioner shall select the membership of the council, provided such membership balances representation from school and district staff, parents and guardians of students and community members who reflect the state's geographic, economic, ethnic and racial diversity and bring an authentic parent and community voice to the council.

(c) Not later than January 1, 2025, and annually thereafter, the council shall submit a report on its review and recommendations regarding the comprehensive five-year plan regarding school-family-community partnership initiatives to the State Board of Education and the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to education, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a .
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-156aa — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 166 / Section 10-156aa
Sec. 10-156aa. Task Force to Diversify the Educator Workforce.
Status: in_force

(b) The task force shall consist of the following members:

(1) One appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives;

(2) One appointed by the president pro tempore of the Senate;

(3) One appointed by the majority leader of the House of Representatives, who is a member of the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus of the General Assembly;

(4) One appointed by the majority leader of the Senate;

(5) One appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives;

(6) One appointed by the minority leader of the Senate;

(7) The Commissioner of Education, or the commissioner's designee;

(8) The chancellor of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, or the chancellor's designee;

(9) The executive director of the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity, or the executive director's designee;

(10) Three appointed by the executive director of the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity, one of whom has expertise in African American affairs, one of whom has expertise in Latino and Puerto Rican affairs, and one of whom has expertise in Asian Pacific American affairs; and

(11) On and after July 1, 2018, one appointed by the chairpersons of the task force.

(c) Any member of the task force appointed under subdivision (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6) of subsection (b) of this section may be a member of the General Assembly.

(d) All appointments to the task force shall be made not later than thirty days after June 22, 2015, except the member appointed pursuant to subdivision (11) of subsection (b) of this section shall be appointed not later than thirty days after July 1, 2018. Any vacancy shall be filled by the appointing authority.

(e) (1) The speaker of the House of Representatives and the president pro tempore of the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the task force from among the members of the task force. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first meeting of the task force, which shall be held not later than sixty days after June 22, 2015.

(2) On and after the appointment of the member described in subdivision (11) of subsection (b) of this section, such member shall serve as an additional chairperson of the task force with the same authority and responsibilities as the chairpersons selected pursuant to subdivision (1) of this subsection.

(f) The administrative staff of the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to education shall serve as administrative staff of the task force.

(g) Not later than June 30, 2017, the task force shall submit a report on its findings and recommendations to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to education, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a .

(h) The task force shall terminate on January 1, 2026.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-220l — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 170 / Section 10-220l
Sec. 10-220l. Qualified personnel to monitor school swimming pool. School swimming pool safety plan.
Status: in_force

(1) “School swimming pool” means any swimming pool approved for use by a local or regional board of education for student aquatic activities;

(2) “Student aquatic activities” means any physical education class, interscholastic athletics or extracurricular activities offered to students by a local or regional board of education that makes use of a school swimming pool;

(3) “Qualified swimming coach” means any person who (A) holds a valid coaching permit issued by the State Board of Education, and (B) (i) is certified as a lifeguard by the American Red Cross or another nationally recognized organization that conducts aquatic training programs, (ii) has completed a safety training for swim coaches and instructors course offered by the American Red Cross or an organization approved by the State Board of Education, or (iii) was certified as a lifeguard for at least five years during the previous ten years and has at least five years' experience as a swimming coach or an instructor of a physical education course that makes use of a school swimming pool;

(4) “Qualified educator” means any person who (A) holds a valid certificate issued by the State Board of Education, pursuant to section 10-145b , with an endorsement in physical education, (B) (i) is certified as a lifeguard by the American Red Cross or another nationally recognized organization that conducts aquatic training programs, (ii) has completed a safety training course for swim coaches and instructors offered by the American Red Cross or an organization approved by the State Board of Education, or (iii) was certified as a lifeguard for at least five years during the previous ten years and has at least five years' experience as a swimming coach or an instructor of a physical education course that makes use of a school swimming pool, (C) is certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, pursuant to section 19a-113a , and (D) has completed a course in first aid offered by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, the Department of Public Health, any director of health or an organization using guidelines for first aid published by the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross;

(5) “Qualified lifeguard” means any person who (A) is sixteen years of age or older, (B) is certified as a lifeguard by the American Red Cross or another nationally recognized organization that conducts aquatic training programs, (C) is certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, pursuant to section 19a-113a , and (D) has completed a course in first aid offered by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, the Department of Public Health, any director of health or an organization using guidelines for first aid published by the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross.

(b) For the school year commencing July 1, 2013, in addition to the person responsible for conducting any student aquatic activity that makes use of a school swimming pool, there shall be at least one qualified educator, qualified swimming coach or qualified lifeguard who shall be solely responsible for monitoring such school swimming pool during such student aquatic activities for swimmers who may be in distress and providing assistance to such swimmers when necessary.

(c) For the school year commencing July 1, 2014, and each school year thereafter, no local or regional board of education shall offer a physical education course that makes use of a school swimming pool unless there is at least one qualified educator who shall serve as the instructor of such physical education course and be responsible for implementing the provisions of the school swimming pool safety plan developed pursuant to subsection (f) of this section, and at least one qualified educator, qualified swimming coach or qualified lifeguard whose primary responsibility is to monitor the school swimming pool for swimmers who may be in distress and provide assistance to such swimmers when necessary.

(d) For the school year commencing July 1, 2014, and each school year thereafter, no local or regional board of education shall permit any student to participate in any interscholastic athletic activity that makes use of a school swimming pool unless there is at least one qualified swimming coach who shall serve as a coach of such participating students and be responsible for implementing the provisions of the school swimming pool safety plan, developed pursuant to subsection (f) of this section, and at least one qualified educator, qualified swimming coach or qualified lifeguard whose primary responsibility is to monitor the school swimming pool for swimmers who may be in distress and provide assistance to such swimmers when necessary.

(e) For the school year commencing July 1, 2014, and each school year thereafter, no local or regional board of education shall offer any extracurricular activity that makes use of a school swimming pool unless there is at least one qualified lifeguard who shall (1) monitor the school swimming pool for swimmers who may be in distress and provide assistance to such swimmers when necessary, and (2) be responsible for implementing the provisions of the school swimming pool safety plan developed pursuant to subsection (f) of this section.

(f) Not later than July 1, 2014, each local or regional board of education that offers student aquatic activities at a school swimming pool shall adopt a school swimming pool safety plan that ensures compliance with this section and includes any other provisions deemed necessary and appropriate for ensuring the safety of students who use such school swimming pool for student aquatic activities. Such school swimming pool safety plan shall be reviewed and updated as necessary prior to the commencement of each school year.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-21c — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 164 / Section 10-21c
Sec. 10-21c. Donation of teaching services by private sector specialists; neighborhood assistance.
Status: in_force

(b) No employer-employee relationship shall be deemed to exist between any local or regional board of education and a private sector specialist whose services are donated pursuant to this section. No local or regional board of education shall expend any funds for compensation or benefits in lieu of compensation when accepting the donation of services from a private sector specialist.

(c) The provisions of section 10-235 shall apply to any private sector specialist who donates services pursuant to the provisions of this section.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-110a — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 185b / Section 10a-110a
Sec. 10a-110a. (Formerly Sec. 10-125). Establishment and management of foundation.
Status: in_force

See Sec. 4-73a re determination of actual rate for fringe benefits for funds of the constituent units of the state system of higher education.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-72 — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 185b / Section 10a-72
Sec. 10a-72. (Formerly Sec. 10-38c). Duties of board of trustees.
Status: in_force

(b) Subject to state-wide policy and guidelines established by the Board of Regents for Higher Education, the board of trustees shall:

(1) Make rules for the governance of the regional community-technical colleges, determine the general policies of said colleges, including those concerning the admission of students, and direct the expenditure of said colleges' funds within the amounts available;

(2) Develop mission statements for the regional community-technical colleges: The mission statement for the regional community-technical colleges shall include, but need not be limited to the following elements: (A) The educational needs of and constituencies served by said colleges; (B) the degrees offered by said colleges, and (C) the role and scope of each institution within the community-technical college system, which shall include each institution's particular strengths and specialties;

(3) Establish policies for the regional community-technical colleges;

(4) Establish policies which protect academic freedom and the content of courses and degree programs;

(5) Establish new academic programs;

(6) Make institutional mergers or closures;

(7) Coordinate the programs and services of the institutions under its jurisdiction;

(8) Promote fund-raising by the institutions under its jurisdiction in order to assist such institutions, provided the board shall not directly engage in fund-raising except for purposes of providing funding for (A) scholarships or other direct student financial aid and (B) programs, services or activities at one or more of the institutions within its jurisdiction and report to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to higher education by January 1, 1994, and biennially thereafter, on all such fund-raising; and

(9) Charge the direct costs for a building project under its jurisdiction to the bond fund account for such project; provided, (A) such costs are charged in accordance with a procedure approved by the Treasurer and (B) nothing in this subdivision shall permit the charging of working capital costs, as defined in the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or any subsequent corresponding internal revenue code of the United States, as from time to time amended, or costs originally paid from sources other than the bond fund account.

(c) The board of trustees may request authority from the Treasurer to issue payment for claims against said colleges, other than a payment for payroll, debt service payable on state bonds to bondholders, paying agents, or trustees, or any payment the source of which includes the proceeds of a state bond issue.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-34a — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 185 / Section 10a-34a
Sec. 10a-34a. Conferment of degrees without authority. Penalty.
Status: in_force

(b) (1) The Commissioner of Higher Education shall serve written notice upon the person, school, board, association or corporation when the assessment of such an administrative penalty is under consideration. The notice shall set forth the reasons for the assessment of the penalty.

(2) Not later than forty-five days after the commissioner or the commissioner's designee mails notice pursuant to subdivision (1) of this subsection to such person, school, board, association or corporation, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall hold a compliance conference with such person, school, board, association or corporation.

(c) If, after the compliance conference pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, the commissioner determines that imposition of the administrative penalty is appropriate, the commissioner shall issue an order and serve written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested upon the person, school, board, association or corporation.

(d) The person, school, board, association or corporation aggrieved by the order of the commissioner imposing an administrative penalty pursuant to subsection (c) of this section shall, not later than fifteen days after such order is mailed, request, in writing, a hearing before the Office of Higher Education. Such hearing shall be held in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-16z — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 164 / Section 10-16z
Sec. 10-16z. Early Childhood Cabinet. Members. Duties.
Status: in_force

(b) The Commissioner of Early Childhood shall serve as a cochairperson of the cabinet. The other cochairperson of the cabinet shall be appointed from among its members by the Governor. The cabinet shall meet at least quarterly. Members shall not be compensated for their services, except the following members, who are parents or guardians, may, within available appropriations, be compensated for any time and travel related to meetings of the cabinet: (1) The parent or guardian of a child who attends or attended a school readiness program and was appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives under subdivision (10) of subsection (a) of this section, (2) the parent who has a child attending a school in an educational reform district, as defined in section 10-262u , and was appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives under subdivision (14) of subsection (a) of this section, and (3) the parent who was recommended by a parent advisory group and appointed by the Governor under subdivision (16) of subsection (a) of this section.

(c) Within available resources, the Early Childhood Cabinet shall (1) advise the Office of Early Childhood, established pursuant to section 10-500 , (2) not later than December 1, 2009, and annually thereafter, develop an annual plan of action that assigns the appropriate state agency to complete the tasks specified in the federal Head Start Act of 2007, P.L. 110-134, as amended from time to time, and (3) not later than March 1, 2010, and annually thereafter, submit an annual state-wide strategic report, pursuant to said federal Head Start Act, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a , addressing the progress such agencies have made toward the completion of such tasks outlined under said federal Head Start Act and this subsection to the Governor and the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to education and human services.

(d) The Early Childhood Cabinet shall be within the Office of Early Childhood for administrative purposes only.

See Sec. 4-38f for definition of “administrative purposes only”.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-183i — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 167a / Section 10-183i
Sec. 10-183i. Member's voluntary contributions. Limitations.
Status: in_force

(b) For purposes of applying the limitations of Section 415(c) of the Internal Revenue Code under subsection (a) of this section, compensation shall include (1) wages within the meaning of Section 3401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, for purposes of income tax withholding at the source, (2) amounts that would be included in wages except for elections made under Section 125(a), 132(f)(4), 402(e)(3), 402(h)(1)(B), 402(k) or 457(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, and (3) any other payments of compensation to a member by such member's employer for which the employer is required to furnish the member a written statement under Sections 6041(d), 6051(a)(3) and 6052 of the Internal Revenue Code, but such compensation shall not exceed the maximum amount allowed under Section 401(a)(17) of the Internal Revenue Code for the applicable limitation year.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-265i — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 172 / Section 10-265i
Sec. 10-265i. Grants for priority school districts for the purchase of library books.
Status: in_force

(b) Eligibility for grants pursuant to this section shall be determined for a five-year period based on a school district's designation in the initial year of application as a priority school district.

(c) School districts shall apply for grants pursuant to this section at such times and in such manner as the commissioner prescribes.

(d) Priority school districts shall receive grants based on the formula established in subdivision (1) of subsection (e) of section 10-265f . The Department of Education may retain up to one per cent of the amount of funds appropriated for purposes of this section for coordination, program evaluation and administration.

(e) No funds received by a school district pursuant to this section shall be used to supplant federal, state or local funding received by such town for the purchase of library books.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-55n — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 185 / Section 10a-55n
Sec. 10a-55n. Campus resource team.
Status: in_force

(b) Not later than January 1, 2015, the president of each institution of higher education shall invite at least one individual from each of the following to serve on its campus resource team: (1) A community-based sexual assault crisis service center; (2) a community-based domestic violence agency; and (3) the criminal justice system within the judicial district in which such institution of higher education is located, including, but not limited to, members of the state police and local police department and prosecutors employed by the Division of Criminal Justice.

(c) Each institution of higher education shall ensure that every member of the campus resource team is educated in (1) the awareness and prevention of sexual assault, stalking and intimate partner violence, and communicating with and providing assistance to any student or employee of the institution who is the victim of such assault, stalking or violence; (2) the sexual assault, stalking and intimate partner violence policies of such college or institution; (3) the provisions of Title IX of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1972, 20 USC 1681 et seq., and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, 20 USC 1092(f); (4) victim-centered response and the role of community-based sexual assault victim advocates; (5) the role and functions of each member on such campus resource team for the purpose of ensuring a coordinated response to reported incidences of sexual assault, stalking and intimate partner violence, as such terms are defined in section 10a-55m ; and (6) communicating sensitively and compassionately with the victims of such assault, stalking or violence, including, but not limited to, an awareness of responding to victims with diverse cultural backgrounds, and providing services to or assisting in locating services for such victims. For purposes of this subsection, “victim-centered response” means a systematic focus on the needs and concerns of a victim of sexual assault, stalking or intimate partner violence that (A) ensures the compassionate and sensitive delivery of services in a nonjudgmental manner, (B) ensures an understanding of how trauma affects victim behavior, (C) maintains victim safety, privacy and, where possible, confidentiality, and (D) recognizes that victims are not responsible for the assault, stalking or violence committed against them.

(d) Not later than July 1, 2015, the campus resource team shall review the sexual assault, stalking and intimate partner violence policies adopted by its institution of higher education in accordance with section 10a-55m and recommend to such institution protocols in accordance with such policies for providing support and services to any student or employee who reports being the victim of sexual assault, stalking or intimate partner violence. Such team shall meet not less than once per semester to review such protocols and ensure that they are updated as necessary.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-183ff — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 167a / Section 10-183ff
Sec. 10-183ff. Erroneous payments; adjustment, repayment or refund. Erroneous invoices; purchase of additional credited service. Payment of benefits when material error in estimate of benefits statement.
Status: in_force

(b) If a member or beneficiary has been overpaid through no fault of his or her own, and the member or beneficiary could not reasonably have been expected to detect the error, the board may waive any repayment which it determines would cause hardship.

(c) Upon determination by the board that any person has erroneously been included in membership in the teachers' retirement system, contributions and interest credited under the provisions of this chapter shall be refunded and records of related service voided.

(d) Upon determination that the board has invoiced a member for the purchase of additional credited service in an amount in excess of that permitted by law, and such member has paid the invoiced amount, the amount of the overpayment shall be refunded to such member with interest at a rate equal to the average of interest rates for the most recent ten-year period from the date of the member's retirement to the date such amount is refunded.

(e) Upon determination by the board that a member received, on or after November 1, 2008, an estimate of benefits statement from the board that contained a material error, the board shall pay the member the benefits set forth in such estimate if the board determines that (1) the member could not reasonably have been expected to detect such error, and (2) the member, in reliance upon such estimate, irrevocably submitted (A) his or her resignation to the employing board of education, and (B) a formal application of retirement to the board. For purposes of this subsection, “material error” means an error that amounts to a difference of ten per cent or greater between the estimated retirement benefits and the actual retirement benefits to which such member would otherwise be entitled.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-131 — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 185b / Section 10a-131
Sec. 10a-131. (Formerly Sec. 10-141i). Hospital of The University of Connecticut Health Center authorized to join Capital Area Health Consortium.
Status: in_force

See chapter 187c re John Dempsey Hospital Finance Corporation.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-22d — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 185 / Section 10a-22d
Sec. 10a-22d. (Formerly Sec. 10-7d). Authorization: Conditions for renewal, fees, probation, extension.
Status: in_force

(b) Following the fourth year of continuous authorization, a renewal of the certificate of authorization, if granted, shall be for a period not to exceed five years and may be subject to an evaluation pursuant to subsection (e) of section 10a-22b , provided no private career school shall operate for more than five additional years from the date of any renewal without the completion of an evaluation pursuant to subsection (e) of section 10a-22b .

(c) Renewal of the certificate of authorization shall be granted only upon (1) payment of a nonrefundable renewal fee to the Office of Higher Education in the amount of two hundred dollars for the private career school and two hundred dollars for each branch of a private career school, except that, any renewal fees paid on and after the effective date of the regulations adopted pursuant to section 10a-22k , shall be in the amount specified in such regulations, (2) submission of any reports or audits, as prescribed by the commissioner or the commissioner's designee, concerning the fiscal condition of the private career school or its continuing eligibility to participate in federal student financial aid programs, (3) the filing with the commissioner of a complete application for a renewed certificate of authorization not less than one hundred twenty days prior to the termination date of the most recent certificate of authorization, and (4) a determination that the private career school meets all the conditions of its recent authorization, including, but not limited to, at the discretion of the commissioner, evidence that such school is current on its financial obligations and has adequate financial resources to serve its current students, and the filing of documentation with the commissioner that the private career school has a passing financial ratio score as required by 34 CFR 668, as amended from time to time.

(d) If the commissioner, or the commissioner's designee, determines, at any time during a school's authorization period, that such school is out of compliance with the conditions of authorization under sections 10a-22a to 10a-22o , inclusive, and any applicable regulations of Connecticut state agencies, the school may be placed on probation for a period not to exceed one year. If, after the period of one year of probationary status, the school remains out of compliance with the conditions of authorization, the commissioner may revoke such school's certificate of authorization to operate as a private career school pursuant to section 10a-22f . During the school's period of probation, the school shall post its probationary certificate of authorization in public view. The Office of Higher Education may publish the school's probationary certificate of authorization status.

(e) Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 10a-22a to 10a-22o , inclusive, the commissioner may authorize the extension of the most recent certificate of authorization for a period not to exceed sixty days for good cause shown, provided such extension shall not change the date of the original certificate's issuance or the date for each renewal.

(f) After the first year of authorization, each private career school shall pay a nonrefundable annual fee to the private career school student protection account in the amount of two hundred dollars for the private career school and two hundred dollars for each branch of a private career school, except that, any annual fee paid on and after the effective date of the regulations adopted pursuant to section 10a-22k , shall be in the amount specified in such regulations. The annual fee shall be due and payable for each year after the first year of authorization that the private career school and any branch of a private career school is authorized by the commissioner to offer career instruction. Such annual fee shall be in addition to any renewal fee assessed under this section.

(g) Each private career school shall keep financial records in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. An annual financial statement detailing the financial status of the school shall be prepared by school management and reviewed or audited, or, for a nonaccredited school annually receiving less than fifty thousand dollars in tuition revenue, compiled, by a licensed certified public accountant or licensed public accountant in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A copy of such financial statement shall be filed with the commissioner on or before the last day of the fourth month following the end of the school's fiscal year, except in the case of a nationally accredited school recognized by the United States Department of Education, in which case such financial statement shall be due on or before the last day of the sixth month following the end of the school's fiscal year. Only audited financial statements shall be accepted from a nationally accredited school. Upon a nonaccredited school's written request, the commissioner may authorize, for good cause shown, a filing extension for a period not to exceed sixty days. No filing extensions shall be granted to a nationally accredited school.

(h) The failure of any private career school to submit an application to the Office of Higher Education for the renewal of a certificate of authorization on or before the date on which it is due may result in the loss of authorization under section 10a-22f . The commissioner of said office may deny the renewal of such certificate of authorization if there exists a failure to file such renewal application by the date on which it is due, or the end of any period of extension authorized pursuant to subsection (e) of this section.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-222x — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 170 / Section 10-222x
Sec. 10-222x. Inclusion of 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number on student identification cards.
Status: in_force

(b) If the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number has not been in operation for more than one year prior to the start of the school year commencing July 1, 2023, the provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall commence and be applicable to the school years immediately following the date that the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has been operational in the state for three hundred sixty-six days.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-198c — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 168 / Section 10-198c
Sec. 10-198c. Attendance review teams.
Status: in_force

(1) “Chronically absent child” means a child who is enrolled in a school under the jurisdiction of a local or regional board of education and whose total number of absences at any time during a school year is equal to or greater than ten per cent of the total number of days that such student has been enrolled at such school during such school year;

(2) “Absence” means an excused absence, unexcused absence or disciplinary absence, as those terms are defined by the State Board of Education pursuant to section 10-198b ;

(3) “District chronic absenteeism rate” means the total number of chronically absent children under the jurisdiction of a local or regional board of education in the previous school year divided by the total number of children under the jurisdiction of such board for such school year; and

(4) “School chronic absenteeism rate” means the total number of chronically absent children for a school in the previous school year divided by the total number of children enrolled in such school for such school year.

(b) (1) Each local and regional board of education that (A) has a district chronic absenteeism rate of ten per cent or higher shall establish an attendance review team for the school district, (B) has a school under the jurisdiction of the board with a school chronic absenteeism rate of fifteen per cent or higher shall establish an attendance review team at such school, (C) has more than one school under the jurisdiction of the board with a school chronic absenteeism rate of fifteen per cent or higher shall establish an attendance review team for the school district or at each such school, or (D) has a district chronic absenteeism rate of ten per cent or higher and one or more schools under the jurisdiction of the board with a school chronic absenteeism rate of fifteen per cent or higher shall establish an attendance review team for the school district or at each such school. Such attendance review teams shall be established to address chronic absenteeism in the school district or at the school or schools.

(2) Any attendance review team established under this subsection may consist of school administrators, guidance counselors, school counselors, school social workers, teachers and representatives from community-based programs who address issues related to student attendance by providing programs and services to truants, as defined in section 10-198a , and chronically absent children and their parents or guardians. Each attendance review team shall be responsible for reviewing the cases of truants and chronically absent children, discussing school interventions and community referrals for such truants and chronically absent children and making any additional recommendations for such truants and chronically absent children and their parents or guardians. Each attendance review team shall meet at least monthly.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-221m — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 170 / Section 10-221m
Sec. 10-221m. Development and implementation of in-service reading instruction training program by priority school districts.
Status: in_force

(b) On or before October 1, 2001, each local or regional board of education for a priority school district shall revise the plan developed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section and implement such revised plan. The revised plan shall provide for a five-year school-based in-service reading instruction training program for the professional development of each elementary school's librarian, principal, reading specialist, special education teachers, speech and language specialists and classroom teachers in grades kindergarten to three, inclusive. Such plan shall (1) utilize the school-based training model developed by the State-Wide Early Reading Success Institute pursuant to section 10-221 l , and (2) require the board of education to appoint a new or existing employee to serve as a school-based content specialist coordinator. The local or regional board of education may use funds received by the school district pursuant to section 10-265f for teacher training based on the plan.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-55w — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 185 / Section 10a-55w
Sec. 10a-55w. Information re transfer and articulation programs.
Status: in_force

(b) The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities shall provide any student who has been accepted for admission to an institution within the jurisdiction of the regional community-technical college system with information about the existing transfer and articulation programs between the regional technical-community colleges and four-year public institutions of higher education.

(c) Not later than January 1, 2018, and annually thereafter, the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities and The University of Connecticut shall each submit a report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a , to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to higher education. Such report shall analyze the existing transfer and articulation programs utilized by students who attended a regional technical-community college and who transferred to a four-year public institution of higher education, including, but not limited to, (1) enrollment of transfer students, (2) the average number of credits accepted by the four-year public institution, and (3) graduation rates of transfer students.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-206d — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 169 / Section 10-206d
Sec. 10-206d. Oral health assessments.
Status: in_force

(b) Each local or regional board of education shall request that each child submit to an oral health assessment pursuant to subsection (a) of this section prior to public school enrollment, in either grade six or grade seven, and in either grade nine or grade ten. The oral health assessment shall include a dental examination by a dentist or a visual screening and risk assessment for oral health conditions by a dental hygienist, legally qualified practitioner of medicine, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse. The assessment form shall include a check box for the provider conducting the assessment, as described in subsection (a) of this section, to indicate any low, moderate or high risk factors associated with any dental or orthodontic appliance, saliva, gingival condition, visible plaque, tooth demineralization, carious lesions, restorations, pain, swelling or trauma.

(c) If a local or regional board of education hosts a free oral health assessment event at which a provider described in subsection (a) of this section performs an oral health assessment of children attending a public school, the local or regional board of education shall notify the parents and guardians of the children attending the school in advance of the event. Each parent and guardian shall have the opportunity to opt his or her child out of the oral health assessment event. Each child whose parent did not opt him or her out of the oral health assessment event shall receive an oral health assessment, as prescribed in subsection (b) of this section, free of charge. No child shall receive dental treatment of any kind as part of the oral health assessment event unless the child's parent or guardian provides informed consent for such treatment.

(d) The results of an oral health assessment performed pursuant to this section shall be recorded on a form supplied by the State Board of Education. Such information shall be included in the cumulative health record of each pupil who submitted to an oral health assessment and kept on file in the school such pupil attends. Each dentist, dental hygienist, legally qualified practitioner of medicine, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse who performs an oral health assessment pursuant to this section shall completely fill out and sign the form and any recommendations of the dentist, dental hygienist, legally qualified practitioner of medicine, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse concerning the pupil shall be in writing.

(e) Appropriate school health personnel shall review the results of each oral health assessment recorded pursuant to subsection (d) of this section. When, in the judgment of such school health personnel, a pupil is in need of further testing or treatment, the superintendent of schools shall give written notice to the parent or guardian of such pupil and shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that further testing or treatment is provided. Such reasonable efforts shall include a determination of whether or not the parent or guardian has obtained the necessary testing or treatment for the pupil and, if not, advising the parent or guardian as to how such testing or treatment may be obtained. The results of such further testing or treatment shall be recorded pursuant to subsection (d) of this section and shall be reviewed by school health personnel pursuant to this subsection.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-4w — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 163 / Section 10-4w
Sec. 10-4w. Standards re remote learning. Authorization of remote learning.
Status: in_force

(1) “Remote learning” means instruction by means of one or more Internet-based software platforms as part of a remote learning model; and

(2) “Dual instruction” means the simultaneous instruction by a teacher to students in-person in the classroom and students engaged in remote learning.

(b) Not later than January 1, 2022, the Commissioner of Education shall develop, and update as necessary, standards for remote learning.

(c) For the school years commencing July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2023, a local or regional board of education may authorize remote learning to students in grades nine to twelve, inclusive, provided such board (1) provides such instruction in compliance with the standards developed pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, (2) adopts a policy regarding the requirements for student attendance during remote learning, which shall (A) be in compliance with the Department of Education's guidance on student attendance during remote learning, and (B) count the attendance of any student who spends not less than one-half of the school day during such instruction engaged in (i) virtual classes, (ii) virtual meetings, (iii) activities on time-logged electronic systems, and (iv) the completion and submission of assignments, and (3) prohibits the provision of dual instruction as part of remote learning, except such dual instruction may be provided in cases when such dual instruction is (A) required in, or necessary to implement, the individualized education program of a student who requires special education and related services or a plan pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended from time to time, or (B) provided as part of an intradistrict or interdistrict cooperative learning program that provides remote learning opportunities to students who are present in a classroom on school grounds during the regular school day and in which a certified educator is present in each such classroom providing such dual instruction or supervising the students receiving such dual instruction, provided such program is implemented in accordance with an agreement between each local or regional board of education and the representatives of each exclusive bargaining unit for certified employees chosen pursuant to section 10-153b participating in such intradistrict or interdistrict cooperative learning program.

(d) For the school year commencing July 1, 2024, and each school year thereafter, a local or regional board of education may authorize remote learning to students in grades kindergarten to twelve, inclusive, provided such board (1) provides such instruction in compliance with the standards developed pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, (2) adopts a policy regarding the requirements for student attendance during remote learning, which shall (A) be in compliance with the Department of Education's guidance on student attendance during remote learning, and (B) count the attendance of any student who spends not less than one-half of the school day during such instruction engaged in (i) virtual classes, (ii) virtual meetings, (iii) activities on time-logged electronic systems, and (iv) the completion and submission of assignments, and (3) prohibits the provision of dual instruction as part of remote learning, except such dual instruction may be provided in cases when such dual instruction is (A) required in, or necessary to implement, the individualized education program of a student who requires special education and related services or a plan pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended from time to time, or (B) provided as part of an intradistrict or interdistrict cooperative learning program that provides remote learning opportunities to students who are present in a classroom on school grounds during the regular school day and in which a certified educator is present in each such classroom providing such dual instruction or supervising the students receiving such dual instruction, provided such program is implemented in accordance with an agreement between each local or regional board of education and the representatives of each exclusive bargaining unit for certified employees chosen pursuant to section 10-153b participating in such intradistrict or interdistrict cooperative learning program.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-19k — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 185 / Section 10a-19k
Sec. 10a-19k. Informational materials re Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and Teacher Loan Forgiveness program. Requirements on public service employers. Complaints.
Status: in_force

(1) “Public service employer” means an organization, agency or entity that is a public service organization, including, but not limited to, each local and regional board of education. “Public service employer” does not include a federal or tribal nation government organization, agency or entity, or a tribal nation institution of higher education;

(2) “Employment certification form” means the form used by the United States Department of Education to certify an individual's employment at a public service organization for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program;

(3) “Public Service Loan Forgiveness program” means the loan forgiveness program as administered under 34 CFR 685.219, as amended from time to time;

(4) “Public service organization” means a public service organization as defined in 34 CFR 685.219, as amended from time to time; and

(5) “Teacher Loan Forgiveness program” means a loan forgiveness program administered under 34 CFR 685.217, as amended from time to time.

(b) The Office of Higher Education shall create and distribute informational materials that increase awareness of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and Teacher Loan Forgiveness program to public service employers. Such informational materials shall include, but need not be limited to, the following:

(1) A standardized letter to (A) notify employees of the eligibility and participation requirements of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program or Teacher Loan Forgiveness program, and (B) recommend that employees contact a student loan servicer for additional information regarding such programs;

(2) A detailed fact sheet describing the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program or Teacher Loan Forgiveness program, and containing the telephone number and electronic mail address for the Office of Higher Education, which an employee may use to report any alleged violations of the provisions of subsection (e) of this section; and

(3) A document containing frequently asked questions concerning the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program or Teacher Loan Forgiveness program and the answers to such questions.

(c) The Office of Higher Education may distribute any document published by a federal agency that meets the requirements of informational materials set forth in subsection (b) of this section.

(d) The Office of Higher Education shall make the informational materials described in subsection (b) or (c) of this section available on the Office of Higher Education's Internet web site. Each biennium the Office of Higher Education shall verify the accuracy of the informational materials and update any informational materials that are incorrect or obsolete.

(e) A public service employer that employs more than ten full-time employees shall:

(1) Provide new employees with the informational materials described in subsection (b) or (c) of this section two weeks after the employee's start date by mail, electronic mail or in-person;

(2) Provide its employees with a copy of the employment certification form upon request of an employee; and

(3) Conspicuously display the fact sheet, described in subdivision (2) of subsection (b) of this section, on its premises.

(f) (1) All complaints received by the Office of Higher Education regarding any alleged violations of the provisions of subsection (e) of this section by a public service employer shall be (A) investigated not later than thirty days after the complaint was made, and (B) made publically available. The Office of Higher Education shall order corrective actions to a public service employer that has violated this section. A public service employer may contest such corrective actions ordered under this subdivision not later than fifteen days after its issuance.

(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the authority of the Attorney General to bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this section.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-10e — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 163 / Section 10-10e
Sec. 10-10e. State-wide information technology platform for real-time sharing of educational records.
Status: in_force

(b) Not later than February 1, 2019, the Commissioner of Education shall provide information on progress made towards the development and implementation of the plan required under subsection (a) of this section to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to education, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a , and to the Juvenile Justice Policy and Oversight Committee established pursuant to section 46b-121n .
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-501 — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 184c / Section 10-501
Sec. 10-501. Early childhood information system.
Status: in_force

(b) Any local or regional board of education, school readiness program, or any child care center as described in subdivision (1) of subsection (a) of section 19a-77 , and licensed by the Department of Public Health or the Office of Early Childhood, shall ensure that all children and all staff in a school under the jurisdiction of such board, program or center are entered into the early childhood information system.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-9 — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 163 / Section 10-9
Sec. 10-9. Bequests for educational purposes.
Status: in_force

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the State Board of Education may receive in the name of the state any money or property given or bequeathed to the State Board of Education. Said board shall transfer any such money to the State Treasurer who shall invest the money in accordance with the provisions of section 3-31a . Said board may use any such property for educational purposes.

No authority under section to authorize the turning over of funds of The Wheeler School and Library to State Board of Education. 15 CS 427.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-24f — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 164 / Section 10-24f
Sec. 10-24f. Play-based learning.
Status: in_force

(1) “Free play” means unstructured, voluntary, child-initiated activities that are performed by a child for self-amusement and have behavioral, social and psychomotor rewards, except “free play” may be structured to promote activities that are child-directed, joyful and spontaneous.

(2) “Guided play” means learning experiences that combine the child-directed nature of free play with a focus on learning outcomes and adult guidance.

(3) “Play-based learning” means a pedagogical approach that emphasizes play in promoting learning and includes developmentally appropriate strategies that can be integrated with existing learning standards. “Play-based learning” does not mean time spent in recess or as part of a physical education course or instruction.

(4) “Recess” means the time during the regular school day for each student enrolled in elementary school that is devoted to physical exercise of not less than twenty minutes in total pursuant to section 10-221o .

(5) “Mobile electronic device” has the same meaning as provided in section 10-222d .

(6) “Instructional time” means the time of actual school work during a regular school day.

(b) Each local and regional board of education shall provide for play-based learning during the instructional time of each regular school day for all students in kindergarten and any preschool program offered by the board. Such play-based learning shall (1) be incorporated and integrated into daily practice, (2) allow for the needs of such students to be met through free play, guided play and games, and (3) be predominantly free of the use of mobile electronic devices.

(c) Each local and regional board of education shall permit a teacher to utilize play-based learning during the instructional time of a regular school day for all students in grades one to five, inclusive. Such play-based learning (1) may be incorporated and integrated into daily practice, (2) shall allow for the needs of such students to be met through free play, guided play and games, and (3) shall be predominantly free of the use of mobile electronic devices.

(d) Any play-based learning utilized under this section shall comply with the individualized education program or plan pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended from time to time, for any student.

(e) A school employee may only prevent or otherwise restrict a student's participation in play-based learning if such prevention or restriction is in accordance with the policy developed by the local or regional board of education pursuant to section 10-221o .
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-16q — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 164 / Section 10-16q
Sec. 10-16q. (Note: This section is repealed, effective July 1, 2025.) School readiness program requirements. Per child cost limitation. Sliding fee scale. Waiver from schedule requirements.
Status: in_force

(b) (1) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, the per child cost of the Office of Early Childhood school readiness program offered by a school readiness provider shall not exceed eight thousand nine hundred twenty-seven dollars. For the fiscal years ending June 30, 2021, to June 30, 2024, inclusive, the per child cost of the Office of Early Childhood school readiness program offered by a school readiness provider shall not exceed nine thousand twenty-seven dollars. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, the per child cost of the Office of Early Childhood full-time school readiness program offered by a school readiness provider shall be in accordance with the provisions of section 35 of public act 24-78*.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (e) of section 10-16p , the office shall not provide funding to any school readiness provider that (A) for the school year commencing July 1, 2015, and each school year thereafter, is a local or regional board of education that does not collect preschool experience data using the preschool experience survey, described in section 10-515 , and make such data available for inclusion in the public school information system, pursuant to section 10-10a , (B) on or before January 1, 2004, first entered into a contract with a town to provide school readiness services pursuant to this section and is not accredited on January 1, 2007, or (C) after January 1, 2004, first entered into a contract with a town to provide school readiness services pursuant to this section and does not become accredited by the date three years after the date on which the provider first entered into such a contract, except that the commissioner may grant an extension of time for a school readiness program to become accredited or reaccredited, provided (i) prior to such extension, the office conducts an on-site assessment of any such program and maintains a report of such assessment completed in a uniform manner, as prescribed by the commissioner, that includes a list of conditions such program must fulfill to become accredited or reaccredited, (ii) on or before June 30, 2014, the program is licensed by the Department of Public Health if required to be licensed by chapter 368a, and on and after July 1, 2014, the program is licensed by the office if required to be licensed by chapter 368a, (iii) the program has a corrective action plan that shall be prescribed by and monitored by the office, and (iv) the program meets such other conditions as may be prescribed by the commissioner. During the period of such extension, such program shall be eligible for funding pursuant to section 10-16p .

(3) A school readiness provider may provide child care services and the cost of such child care services shall not be subject to such per child cost limitation.

(c) A local or regional board of education may implement a sliding fee scale for the cost of services provided to children enrolled in a school readiness program.

(d) A town or school readiness council may file a waiver application to the office on forms provided by the office for the purpose of seeking approval of a school readiness schedule that varies from the minimum hours and number of days provided for in subdivision (1) of subsection (a) of section 10-16p or from the definition of a year-round program pursuant to subdivision (6) of subsection (a) of section 10-16p . The office may approve any such waiver if the office finds that the proposed schedule meets the purposes set forth in the provisions of section 10-16o concerning the development of school readiness programs and maximizes available dollars to serve more children or address community needs.

*Note: Section 35 of public act 24-78 is special in nature and therefore has not been codified but remains in full force and effect according to its terms.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-76dd — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 164 / Section 10-76dd
Sec. 10-76dd. Special education supervisory personnel.
Status: in_force

(b) Each local and regional board of education shall be eligible for reimbursement pursuant to section 10-76g for expenditures for the employment of at least one full-time special education supervisor, certified or licensed, or both, in special education or one of the categories of pupil personnel services. A board of education shall not be eligible for such reimbursement for expenditures for the employment of such supervisors in excess of the following ratios: (1) One supervisor to the equivalent of twenty-three to forty-four full-time special education personnel; (2) two supervisors to the equivalent of forty-five to seventy-four such personnel; (3) one additional supervisor for every additional thirty-three such personnel.

(c) Whenever two or more boards of education combine resources to employ a single administrative head, the combined total of special education personnel under those boards of education shall be the number used for purposes of the ratios in subsection (b) of this section.

Cited. 228 C. 699; 229 C. 1.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-145t — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 166 / Section 10-145t
Sec. 10-145t. Alternate route to certification programs for school support staff. Requirements. Issuance of initial educator certificate upon completion.
Status: in_force

(b) (1) The Department of Education shall review and approve proposals for alternate route to certification programs for persons employed as school support staff. In order to be approved, a proposal shall provide that the alternate route to certification program (A) be provided by a public or independent institution of higher education, a local or regional board of education, a regional educational service center or a private, nonprofit teacher or administrator training organization approved by the State Board of Education; (B) accept only those participants who (i) have been employed as school support staff by a local or regional board of education for at least forty school months, and (ii) are recommended by the immediate supervisor or district administrator of such person on the basis of such person's performance; (C) require each participant to complete a one-year residency that requires such person to serve (i) in a position requiring professional certification, and (ii) in a full-time position for ten school months at a local or regional board of education in the state under the supervision of (I) a certified administrator or teacher, and (II) a supervisor from an institution or organization described in subparagraph (A) of this subdivision; and (D) meet such other criteria as the department requires.

(2) The department may approve any program that (A) accepts participants who hold a bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education accredited by the Board of Regents for Higher Education or the Office of Higher Education or regionally accredited, or (B) partners with an institution of higher education that is regionally accredited, or has received an equivalent accreditation, to provide a dual degree-plus-certification program for participants who hold an associate degree. The department shall give priority to those programs that provide participants flexibility in remaining in their positions as a school support staff while pursuing an initial educator certificate, other than the period when such participants are completing the one-year residency requirement described in subparagraph (C) of subdivision (1) of this subsection.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (d) of section 10-145b , on and after July 1, 2016, the State Board of Education, upon receipt of a proper application, shall issue an initial educator certificate, which shall be valid for three years, to any person who (1) successfully completed the alternate route to certification program under this section, and (2) meets the requirements established in subsection (b) of section 10-145f .

(d) Notwithstanding any regulation adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to section 10-145b , any person who successfully completed the alternate route to certification program under this section and was issued an initial educator certificate in the endorsement area of administration and supervision shall obtain a master's degree not later than five years after such person was issued such initial educator certificate. If such person does not obtain a master's degree in such time period, such person shall not be eligible for a professional educator certificate.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-145j — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 166 / Section 10-145j
Sec. 10-145j. Employment of national corps of teachers' training program graduates.
Status: in_force

(b) Such persons may only be employed in a position at the elementary or secondary level where no certified teacher suitable to the position is available. Such persons shall (1) be enrolled in a planned program leading to certification in the subject area they are teaching, or enrolled in an approved alternate route to certification program or a program with state approval pending and that meets the standards for an alternate route to certification program, and (2) have completed at least twelve semester hours of credit or have passed the assessment approved by the State Board of Education in the subject area they will teach. The State Board of Education may grant a durational shortage area permit, endorsed consistent with this section, to a person who meets the qualifications for such permit as modified by this section. In granting such permits, the board shall give priority to addressing the needs of the schools operated by the boards of education for the towns of Bridgeport, Hartford and New Haven, and then to the needs of state charter schools located in Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven and Stamford. Such permit shall be valid for one year and shall be renewable once.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-149d — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 185b / Section 10a-149d
Sec. 10a-149d. College credit for military training. Guidelines and policies.
Status: in_force

(b) Not later than July 1, 2016, the Board of Regents for Higher Education and the Board of Trustees for The University of Connecticut, in consultation with the institutions of higher education in the state, shall develop and adopt guidelines on awarding college credit for a student's military training, coursework and education. Such guidelines shall include course equivalency recommendations adopted by the American Council on Education or by other institutions or organizations deemed reputable by the Board of Regents for Higher Education and the Board of Trustees for The University of Connecticut. Until the adoption of such guidelines, any institution of higher education that awards college credit for such training, coursework and education shall use course equivalency recommendations adopted by the American Council on Education, a portfolio assessment process when appropriate or the institution's transfer and articulation policies when assigning college credit to a military occupation. Upon adoption of such guidelines, the governing body of each institution of higher education in the state shall develop and implement policies governing the awarding of college credit for a student's military training, coursework and education. Not later than July 1, 2022, and every five years thereafter, the governing body of each institution of higher education in the state shall review and update its policies governing the award of college credit for a student's military training, coursework and education.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-239j — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 170 / Section 10-239j
Sec. 10-239j. Disclosure of accreditation reports. Notification requirements.
Status: in_force

(b) If the New England Association of Schools and Colleges places a school on probation or otherwise notifies the local or regional board of education or the superintendent of schools that a school in the district is at risk of losing its accreditation, the local or regional board of education shall notify the Department of Education of such placement or problems relating to accreditation and the department shall notify the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to education of such placement or problems.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-390 — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 184a / Section 10-390
Sec. 10-390. Penalty.
Status: in_force

(b) No person shall sell, exchange, transport, receive or offer to sell, any archaeological artifact or human remains collected, excavated or otherwise removed from state lands or a state archaeological preserve in violation of subsection (a) of this section.

(c) No person shall engage in any activity that will desecrate, disturb or alter any Native American burial, sacred site or cemetery, including any associated objects, unless the activity is engaged in pursuant to a permit issued under section 10-386 or under the direction of the State Archaeologist.

(d) Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a class D felony, except that such person may be fined not more than five thousand dollars or twice the value of the site or artifact that was the subject of the violation, whichever is greater.

(e) Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be liable to the state for the reasonable costs and expenses of the state in restoring the site and any associated sacred objects or archaeological artifacts.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-95i — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 164 / Section 10-95i
Sec. 10-95i. Long-range plan of priorities and goals for the Technical Education and Career System. Trade programs. Capital improvement and capital equipment plan.
Status: in_force

(b) During the five-year period beginning January 1, 2020, and during each five-year period thereafter, the board shall evaluate each existing technical education and career school trade program in accordance with a schedule which the board shall establish. A trade program may be reauthorized for a period of not more than five years following each evaluation on the basis of: The projected employment demand for students enrolled in the trade program, including consideration of the employment of graduates of the program during the preceding five years; anticipated technological changes; the availability of qualified instructors; the existence of similar programs at other educational institutions; and student interest in the trade program. As part of the evaluation, the board shall consider geographic differences that may make a trade program feasible at one school and not another and whether certain combinations of program offerings shall be required. Prior to any final decision on the reauthorization of a trade program, the board shall consult with the program advisory committees for the trade program being evaluated.

(c) The board shall consider the addition of new trade programs. Decisions by the board to add such programs shall at a minimum be based on the (1) projected employment demand for graduates of the program, (2) cost of establishing the program, (3) availability of qualified instructors, (4) existence of similar programs at other educational institutions, (5) interest of students in the trade, (6) need to diversify the trade with workers from underrepresented populations, and (7) workforce training needs of (A) students, graduates and residents of alliance districts, as defined in section 10-262u , and priority school districts, as described in section 10-266p , and (B) students and graduates of priority schools, as defined in section 10-265e . The board shall authorize new trade programs for a maximum of five years. The board shall provide a process for the public, including, but not limited to, employers, parents, students or teachers, to request consideration of the establishment of a new trade program.

(d) The board shall maintain a rolling three-year capital improvement and capital equipment plan that identifies: (1) Alterations, renovations and repairs that each technical education and career school is expected to need, including, but not limited to, grounds and athletic fields, heating and ventilation systems, wiring, roofs, and windows, and the cost of such projects, (2) recommendations for energy efficiency improvements to each school and the cost of such improvements, and (3) the specific equipment each technical education and career school is expected to need, based on the useful life of existing equipment and projections of changing technology and the estimated cost of the equipment. The board shall submit such plan, annually, directly to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to education, finance, revenue and bonding and appropriations and the budgets of state agencies in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a .
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-146j — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 166 / Section 10-146j
Sec. 10-146j. Educator apprenticeship initiative.
Status: in_force

(b) The Commissioner of Education shall develop (1) participation guidelines for those educator preparation programs, residency programs and alternate route to certification programs included under the educator apprenticeship initiative, (2) administration guidelines for the implementation of the educator apprenticeship initiative that are consistent with federal laws and regulations, and (3) compensation levels for students enrolled in such educator preparation programs, residency programs and alternate route to certification programs included under the educator apprenticeship initiative.

(c) The Commissioner of Education may permit a person enrolled in a residency program to participate in the educator apprenticeship initiative upon the request of the superintendent in whose school district such person is employed or assigned as part of such residency program. Upon successful completion of such residency program and with the recommendation of such superintendent, the State Board of Education shall issue an initial educator certificate to such person and such person shall not be required to complete the examination requirements set forth in section 10-145f .
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-19c — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 185 / Section 10a-19c
Sec. 10a-19c. Nursing incentive program.
Status: in_force

(b) The board shall provide financial assistance to up to four regional community-technical colleges that enter into partnerships with hospitals, as defined in section 19a-490 , or other health care institutions, as defined in said section 19a-490 , in order to secure nonstate funding to increase the number of faculty members at such regional community-technical colleges that are qualified to teach or train students to become registered nurses.

(c) A regional community-technical college seeking such assistance shall submit to the Board of Regents for Higher Education its nursing faculty expansion plan, together with a commitment agreement signed by its hospital or health care institution partner or partners and information on the amount of nonstate funding secured by the partnership. Assistance provided by the board to a regional community-technical college (1) may be provided for up to two years in accordance with this subsection, and (2) shall not exceed (A) seventy-five thousand dollars per year, or (B) the annual amount of nonstate funding secured by the partnership, whichever is less. In determining whether to provide assistance pursuant to this section for a second year, the board shall consider the success of the nursing faculty expansion plan, as measured by factors including, but not limited to, the number of persons teaching or providing training to nursing students pursuant to the nursing faculty expansion program and the number of students graduating from nursing programs.

(d) For the fiscal years ending June 30, 2005, and June 30, 2006, the Board of Regents for Higher Education may use up to two per cent of the funds appropriated for purposes of this section for program administration.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-95 — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 164 / Section 10-95
Sec. 10-95. Technical Education and Career School System.
Status: in_force

See Sec. 10-15d re applicability of education general statutes to technical high schools.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-520c — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 184c / Section 10-520c
Sec. 10-520c. Approval to work as head teacher or educational consultant. Suspension or revocation of approval.
Status: in_force

(b) Whenever the Commissioner of Early Childhood has reason to believe that any person who has been issued an approval to work as a head teacher or an educational consultant in a licensed child care center or group child care home, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, (1) has failed substantially to comply with the regulations adopted pursuant to section 19a-79 , (2) has knowingly made or causes to be made any false or misleading statements to the Office of Early Childhood, or (3) has engaged in any other behavior that renders the person unsuitable to so work as a head teacher or an educational consultant, the commissioner may notify such person in writing of the commissioner's intention to suspend or revoke such approval. Such notice shall be served by certified mail stating the particular reasons for the intended suspension or revocation. Such person may, if aggrieved by such intended suspension or revocation, make application for a hearing in writing over such person's signature to the commissioner. Such person shall state in the application in plain language the reasons why such person claims to be aggrieved. The application shall be delivered to the commissioner not later than thirty days after such person's receipt of notification of the intended suspension or revocation. The commissioner shall thereupon hold a hearing or cause a hearing to be held not later than sixty days after receipt of such application and shall, at least ten days prior to the date of such hearing, mail a notice, giving the time and place of the hearing, to such person. The hearing may be conducted by the commissioner or by a hearing officer appointed by the commissioner in writing. Such person and the commissioner or hearing officer may issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses. Such person shall be entitled to be represented by counsel and a transcript of the hearing shall be made. If the hearing is conducted by a hearing officer, the hearing officer shall state the hearing officer's findings and make a recommendation to the commissioner on the issue of suspension or revocation. The commissioner, based upon the findings and recommendation of the hearing officer, or after a hearing conducted by the commissioner, shall render the commissioner's decision in writing suspending, revoking or continuing such approval. A copy of the decision shall be sent by certified mail to such person. The decision suspending or revoking such approval shall become effective thirty days after it is mailed by registered or certified mail to such person. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the commissioner may appeal as provided in section 19a-85 . Any person whose approval has been revoked pursuant to this subsection shall be ineligible to apply for an approval for a period of one year from the effective date of revocation.

(c) The provisions of this section shall not apply to the denial of an initial application for an approval to work as a head teacher or an educational consultant in a licensed child care center or group child care home, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, provided the commissioner shall notify the applicant of any such denial and the reasons for such denial by mailing written notice to the applicant at the applicant's address shown on the application for such approval.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-531 — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 184c / Section 10-531
Sec. 10-531. Proposed early childhood educator compensation schedule.
Status: in_force

(1) “Early childhood education program” means any child care or school readiness program that accepts state funds for infant, toddler and preschool spaces associated with such program;

(2) “Employee” means any person who is employed by an early childhood education program and meets the applicable staff qualifications requirement, as defined in section 10-16p ;

(3) “Compensation” means the salary, wages, benefits and other forms of valuable consideration earned by and provided to an employee in remuneration for services rendered; and

(4) “Compensation schedule” means a list or lists specifying a series of compensation steps and ranges.

(b) The Office of Early Childhood shall establish, after notice and opportunity for public comment, a proposed early childhood educator compensation schedule for employees of early childhood education programs.

(c) (1) The office shall consider the following factors in developing the proposed early childhood educator compensation schedule: (A) Level of education, (B) training in early childhood education or child development, (C) relevant employment experience, including the number of years an individual has been employed in an early childhood education program, (D) compensation levels for certified teachers employed in a preschool program operated by a local or regional board of education or regional educational service center, and (E) cost of living in the state.

(2) In developing the proposed early childhood educator compensation schedule, the office may (A) consider the findings and recommendations provided in “A Plan to Assist Early Education State Funded Providers to Degree Attainment and Increased Compensation” created by the office, pursuant to section 4 of public act 15-134*, to create a standardized salary scale and incentive package for early childhood educators, (B) utilize state and federal funding, and (C) examine existing programs that address early childhood educator compensation and staff retention through financial incentives, such as bonuses for degree or course completion.

(3) The office shall establish a recommended minimum salary for employees as part of the proposed early childhood educator compensation schedule.

(d) Not later than January 1, 2021, the office shall submit the proposed early childhood educator compensation schedule and a report to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to education and appropriations and the budgets of state agencies, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a . Such report shall include: (1) Any recommendations for legislation relating to state-wide implementation of the proposed early childhood educator compensation schedule, (2) an estimate of the cost of implementing the proposed early childhood educator compensation schedule state-wide, (3) an analysis of the effect of the state-wide implementation of the proposed early childhood educator compensation schedule on the number of available preschool seats, and (4) an explanation of how the proposed early childhood educator compensation schedule will be included in any quality rating and improvement system developed by the office, pursuant to subdivision (15) of subsection (b) of section 10-500 .

*Note: Section 4 of public act 15-134 is special in nature and therefore has not been codified but remains in full force and effect according to its terms.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-234dd — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 170 / Section 10-234dd
Sec. 10-234dd. Duties re unauthorized release, disclosure or acquisition of student data.
Status: in_force

(2) Upon the discovery of a breach of security that results in the unauthorized release, disclosure or acquisition of directory information, student records or student-generated content, a contractor shall notify, without unreasonable delay, but not more than sixty days after such discovery, the local or regional board of education of such breach of security. During such sixty-day period, the contractor may (A) conduct an investigation to determine the nature and scope of such unauthorized release, disclosure or acquisition, and the identity of the students whose directory information, student records or student-generated content is involved in such unauthorized release, disclosure or acquisition, or (B) restore the reasonable integrity of the contractor's data system.

(3) Upon receipt of notice of a breach of security under subdivision (1) or (2) of this subsection, a local or regional board of education shall electronically notify, not later than two business days after receipt of such notice, the student and the parents or guardians of the student whose student information, student records or student-generated content is involved in such breach of security. The local or regional board of education shall post such notice on the board's Internet web site.

(b) Upon the discovery of a breach of security that results in the unauthorized release, disclosure or acquisition of student information, student records or student-generated content, an operator that is in possession of or maintains student information, student records or student-generated content as a result of a student's use of such operator's Internet web site, online service or mobile application, shall (1) notify, without unreasonable delay, but not more than thirty days after such discovery, the student or the parents or guardians of such student of any breach of security that results in the unauthorized release, disclosure or acquisition of student information, excluding any directory information contained in such student information, of such student, and (2) notify, without unreasonable delay, but not more than sixty days after such discovery, the student or the parents or guardians of such student of any breach of security that results in the unauthorized release, disclosure or acquisition of directory information, student records or student-generated content of such student. During such thirty-day or sixty-day period, the operator may (A) conduct an investigation to determine the nature and scope of such unauthorized release, disclosure or acquisition, and the identity of the students whose student information, student records or student-generated content are involved in such unauthorized release, disclosure or acquisition, or (B) restore the reasonable integrity of the operator's data system.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-19o — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 164 / Section 10-19o
Sec. 10-19o. (Formerly Sec. 17a-40a). Youth service bureau grant program.
Status: in_force

(b) In order for a youth service bureau to receive the full amount of the state grant determined pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, a town shall contribute an amount equal to the amount of the state grant. A town shall provide not less than fifty per cent of its contribution from funds appropriated by the town for that purpose, and the remaining amount in other funds or in-kind contributions in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commissioner of Children and Families in accordance with chapter 54.

(c) Any funds remaining due to a town's failure to match funds as provided in subsection (b) of this section shall be redistributed in accordance with the provisions of this section. The Commissioner of Children and Families shall adopt regulations in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 to coordinate the youth service bureau program and to administer the grant system established pursuant to this section and sections 10-19m and 10-19n .
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-149f — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 166 / Section 10-149f
Sec. 10-149f. Sudden cardiac arrest awareness education program. Consent form.
Status: in_force

(b) For the school year commencing July 1, 2015, and each school year thereafter, the State Board of Education, in consultation with (1) the Commissioner of Public Health, (2) the governing authority for intramural and interscholastic athletics, (3) an appropriate organization representing licensed athletic trainers, and (4) an organization representing national, state or local medical associations, shall develop or approve a sudden cardiac arrest awareness education program for use by local and regional boards of education. Such program shall be published on the State Board of Education's Internet web site and shall include: (A) The warning signs and symptoms associated with a sudden cardiac arrest, including, but not limited to, fainting, difficulty breathing, chest pain, dizziness and abnormal racing heart rate, (B) the risks associated with continuing to engage in intramural or interscholastic athletics after exhibiting such warning signs and symptoms, (C) the means of obtaining proper medical treatment for a person suspected of experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest, and (D) the proper method of allowing a student who has experienced a sudden cardiac arrest to return to intramural or interscholastic athletics. When developing or approving such program, the State Board of Education may utilize existing materials developed by organizations such as Simon's Fund.

(c) (1) On or before July 1, 2015, the State Board of Education, in consultation with the organizations described in subdivisions (1) to (4), inclusive, of subsection (b) of this section, shall develop and approve an informed consent form to distribute to the parents and legal guardians of students involved in intramural or interscholastic athletics regarding sudden cardiac arrest. Such informed consent form shall include, at a minimum, (A) a summary of the sudden cardiac arrest awareness education program described in subsection (b) of this section, and (B) a summary of the applicable local or regional board of education's policies regarding sudden cardiac arrests.

(2) For the school year commencing July 1, 2015, and each school year thereafter, any person who holds or is issued a coaching permit by the State Board of Education and is a coach of intramural or interscholastic athletics shall, prior to commencing the coaching assignment for the season of such school athletics, provide each participating student's parent or legal guardian with a copy of the informed consent form described in subdivision (1) of this subsection and obtain such parent's or legal guardian's signature, attesting to the fact that such parent or legal guardian has received a copy of such form and authorizes the student to participate in the intramural or interscholastic athletics.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-183p — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 167a / Section 10-183p
Sec. 10-183p. Purchase of service credit by members who are participants in other retirement systems.
Status: in_force

See Sec. 5-192d re administration of retirement funds for teachers at E.O. Smith School.

Any intention of General Assembly to avoid payment of double pensions has not been implemented by affirmative legislation. 136 C. 177.

Teachers are not entitled to retirement benefits from both state teachers' and state employees' retirement systems. 16 CS 196.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-392 — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 184b / Section 10-392
Sec. 10-392. Department of Economic and Community Development art, culture and tourism duties. Successor department.
Status: in_force

(b) The department shall:

(1) Market and promote Connecticut as a destination for leisure and business travelers through the development and implementation of a strategic state-wide marketing plan and provision of visitor services to enhance the economic impact of the tourism, arts and culture industries;

(2) Promote the arts;

(3) Recognize, protect, preserve and promote historic resources;

(4) Interpret and present Connecticut's history and culture;

(5) Promote Connecticut as a location in which to produce digital media and motion pictures and to establish and conduct business related to the digital media and motion picture industries to enhance these industries' economic impact in the state;

(6) Establish a uniform financial reporting system and forms to be used by each regional tourism district, established under section 10-397 , in the preparation of the annual budget submitted to the General Assembly; and

(7) Integrate funding and programs whenever possible.

(c) The Department of Economic and Community Development shall be a successor agency to the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, State Commission on the Arts, the Connecticut Historical Commission, the Office of Tourism, the Connecticut Tourism Council, the Connecticut Film, Video and Media Commission and the Connecticut Film, Video and Media Office in accordance with the provisions of sections 4-38d and 4-39 .
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-25c — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 185 / Section 10a-25c
Sec. 10a-25c. Bond authorization.
Status: in_force

(b) None of said bonds shall be authorized except upon a finding by the State Bond Commission that there has been filed with it a request for such authorization, which is signed by the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management or by or on behalf of such state officer, department or agency and stating such terms and conditions as said commission, in it discretion, may require.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-76nn — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 164 / Section 10-76nn
Sec. 10-76nn. Individualized Education Program Advisory Council.
Status: in_force

(b) The advisory council shall consist of the following members:

(1) Two members appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives, one of whom shall be an advocate for parents or guardians of children requiring special education and related services and one of whom shall be a special education teacher in a public school who is a member of the American Federation of Teachers-Connecticut;

(2) Two members appointed by the president pro tempore of the Senate, one of whom shall be a superintendent of schools and one of whom shall be a representative of the Connecticut State Advisory Committee on Special Education;

(3) Two members appointed by the majority leader of the House of Representatives, one of whom shall be a principal of a public school and one of whom shall be a teacher in a public school who is a member of the Connecticut Education Association;

(4) Two members appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, one of whom shall be an advocate for parents or guardians of children requiring special education and related services and one of whom shall be a representative of the RESC Alliance;

(5) Two members appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives, one of whom shall be a director of pupil personnel and one of whom shall be a representative of the State Education Resource Center, established pursuant to section 10-357a ;

(6) Two members appointed by the minority leader of the Senate, one of whom shall be a representative of the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education and one of whom shall be a representative of the American School for the Deaf; and

(7) The Commissioner of Education, or the commissioner's designee.

(c) All appointments to the advisory council, pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, shall be made not later than thirty days after July 1, 2015. Any vacancy shall be filled by the appointing authority.

(d) The Commissioner of Education may appoint any employee of the Department of Education with expertise in special education to serve as a nonvoting member of the council.

(e) The speaker of the House of Representatives and the president pro tempore of the Senate shall select the chairpersons of the advisory council from among the members of the advisory council. Such chairpersons shall schedule the first meeting of the advisory council, which shall be held not later than sixty days after July 1, 2015.

(f) The State Education Resource Center, established pursuant to section 10-357a , shall provide administrative support to the advisory council.

(g) The advisory council shall terminate on the date that the Commissioner of Education submits the new individualized education program form to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to education, in accordance with the provisions of section 10-76mm , or January 1, 2017, whichever is later.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-505 — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 184c / Section 10-505
Sec. 10-505. Grant program for costs associated with classroom start-up and new spaces in certain school readiness programs.
Status: in_force

(1) “Eligible town” means a town in which a priority school, as defined in section 10-16p , is located or a town ranked one to fifty when all towns are ranked in ascending order according to town wealth, as defined in subdivision (26) of section 10-262f , whose school district is not a priority school district pursuant to section 10-266p ;

(2) “Eligible regional school readiness council” means a regional school readiness council, pursuant to subsection (c) of section 10-16r , for a region in which a priority school is located;

(3) “Eligible children” means children (A) from birth to four years of age, inclusive, and children five years of age who are not eligible to enroll in school pursuant to section 10-15c , or who are eligible to enroll in school and will attend a school readiness program pursuant to section 10-16t , and (B) who reside (i) in an area served by a priority school or a former priority school, as described in subdivision (2) of subsection (d) of section 10-16p , (ii) in a town ranked one to fifty when all towns are ranked in ascending order according to town wealth, as defined in subdivision (26) of section 10-262f , whose school district is not a priority school district pursuant to section 10-266p , (iii) in a town formerly a town described in clause (ii) of this subparagraph, as provided for in subdivision (2) of subsection (d) of section 10-16p , or (iv) in a town designated as an alliance district, as defined in section 10-262u , whose school district is not a priority school district pursuant to section 10-266p ;

(4) “School readiness program” has the same meaning as provided in section 10-16p ;

(5) “Priority school” has the same meaning as provided in section 10-16p ;

(6) “Accredited” has the same meaning as provided in section 10-16p ; and

(7) “Seeking accreditation” has the same meaning as provided in section 10-16p .

(b) The Commissioner of Early Childhood shall establish a grant program for eligible towns and eligible regional school readiness councils for (1) start-up of school readiness classrooms, and (2) providing spaces to all eligible children in accredited school readiness programs and school readiness programs seeking accreditation. An eligible town or eligible regional school readiness council may apply for such grant to the commissioner, at such time and in such manner as the commissioner prescribes.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-266w — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 172 / Section 10-266w
Sec. 10-266w. School breakfast grant program.
Status: in_force

(b) Grants under this section shall be contingent on documented direct costs of a school breakfast program which exceed the federal aid and cash income received by a school breakfast program. Eligible boards of education shall submit applications, on behalf of each of their severe need schools, for grants under this section to the Commissioner of Education. Applications shall be submitted in such form and at such times as the commissioner shall prescribe.

(c) Within the limits of available funds, the amount to which each eligible local or regional board of education is entitled for each fiscal year under this section shall be the sum of (1) three thousand dollars for each severe need school in the school district which provides a school breakfast program prorated per one hundred eighty days of the school year; and (2) ten cents per breakfast served in each severe need school. If the amount due eligible boards of education exceeds the amount of funds available, the grants calculated under subdivision (2) of this subsection shall be reduced proportionately. In each fiscal year, grants calculated under subdivision (1) of this subsection shall be paid in October, and grants calculated under subdivision (2) of this subsection shall be paid in equal installments in January and May. Based on verification of the data used to calculate such grants, any underpayment or overpayment may be calculated and adjusted by the Department of Education in any subsequent year's grant.

(d) Each local and regional board of education participating in the grant program shall prepare a financial statement of expenditures that shall be submitted to the department annually, at such time and in such manner as the Commissioner of Education prescribes. If the commissioner finds that any school breakfast grant recipient uses such grant for purposes that are not in conformity with the purposes of this section, the commissioner shall require repayment of the grant to the state.

(e) The Commissioner of Education may temporarily waive any provision of this section or modify any requirements relating to the eligibility for participation in the grant program in response to any changes in federal law or waivers issued by the United States Department of Agriculture to ensure that local and regional boards of education participating in a federal breakfast program continue to receive such grants.

Cited. 228 C. 699.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-287d — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 173 / Section 10-287d
Sec. 10-287d. Bond issue for school building project grants.
Status: in_force

See Sec. 10-290f re development of series of standard school construction contracts.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-9a — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 163 / Section 10-9a
Sec. 10-9a. Misuse of state funds or resources. Civil action by department.
Status: in_force

(b) Upon the institution of such civil action, the Attorney General shall have the right to take the deposition of any witness the Attorney General believes, or has reason to believe, has information relative to the prosecution of such action, upon application made to the Superior Court, notwithstanding the provisions of other statutes limiting depositions. The Attorney General shall also have the right to take such depositions in other states and to utilize the laws of such other states relative to the taking of depositions where allowed by the laws of such states.

(c) In any case where the misuse of state funds or resources or damages referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall be proven by a fair preponderance of the evidence, the court shall order repayment by any or all defendants of said damages through the Department of Education.

(d) The court shall also have the right, in its discretion, to assess treble damages against said defendants.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-76aa — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 164 / Section 10-76aa
Sec. 10-76aa. Requests for mediation.
Status: in_force

(b) Upon receipt of a request for a mediation, the Mediation Services Coordinator shall provide notification to the requester of such mediation and any other parties subject to the request of such mediation (1) that a conflict exists between such parties, (2) about the mediation process, including, but not limited to, stating that mediation is voluntary and facilitated by a neutral mediator, and (3) to invite all parties to participate in mediation. The coordinator shall provide language translation services provided (A) by an interpreter who is present in person or available by telephone or through an online technology platform, or (B) through an Internet web site or other electronic application approved by the State Board of Education.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-158a — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 166 / Section 10-158a
Sec. 10-158a. Cooperative arrangements among towns. School building projects. Student transportation.
Status: in_force

(b) Subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of this section, any board of education may withdraw from any agreement entered into under subsection (a) of this section if, at least one year prior to the date of the proposed withdrawal, it gives written notice of its intent to do so to each of the other boards. Upon withdrawal by one or more boards of education, two or more boards of education may continue their commitment to the agreement. If two or more boards of education continue the arrangement, then such committee established within the arrangement may continue to hold title to any real or personal property given to or purchased by the committee in trust for all the boards of education which entered the agreement, unless otherwise provided in the agreement or by law or by the grantor or donor of such property. Upon dissolution of the committee, any property held in trust shall be distributed in accordance with the agreement, if such distribution is not contrary to law.

(c) If a cooperative arrangement receives a grant for a school building project pursuant to chapter 173, the cooperative arrangement shall use the building for which the grant was provided for a period of not less than twenty years after completion of such project. If the cooperative arrangement ceases to use the building for the purpose for which the grant was provided, the Commissioner of Education shall determine whether (1) title to the building and any legal interest in appurtenant land reverts to the state or (2) the cooperative arrangement reimburses the state an amount equal to ten per cent of the eligible school building project costs of the project.

(d) Any cooperative arrangement established pursuant to this section, or any local or regional board of education which is a member of such a cooperative arrangement which transports students to a school operated by such cooperative arrangement shall be reimbursed in accordance with the provisions of section 10-266m . At the end of each school year, any such cooperative arrangement or local or regional board of education which provides such transportation shall file an application for reimbursement on a form provided by the Department of Education.

Former section cited. 152 C. 148.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-4h — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 163 / Section 10-4h
Sec. 10-4h. Grant program for telecommunications projects.
Status: in_force

(b) Grant applications shall be submitted annually to the Commissioner of Education at such time and on such forms as the commissioner prescribes. In determining whether to award a grant pursuant to this section and in determining the amount of the grant, the commissioner shall consider, but such consideration shall not be limited to, the following factors: (1) The nature, description and systems design of the project; (2) the results of an assessment demonstrating the need for such a project in the community; (3) the degree of planning to use educational technology equipment and hardware, including the extent to which the school buildings will be capable of being linked to other schools, libraries, institutions of higher education and information networks and provision for the training of staff; (4) the extent to which the applicant in the development of a plan, consulted with individuals or businesses which have expertise in technology and information systems; (5) the relative wealth of the applicant; (6) the number of school districts included in the grant application; (7) the size of the school building; and (8) the grades enrolled in the school building.

(c) If the commissioner finds that any grant awarded pursuant to this section is being used for purposes which are not in conformity with the purposes of this section, the commissioner may require repayment of the grant to the state.

(d) Each grantee shall submit, at such time and in such form as the commissioner prescribes, such reports and financial statements as are required by the department.

Cited. 226 C. 704.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-95e — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 164 / Section 10-95e
Sec. 10-95e. Vocational Education Extension Fund. Apprenticeship account.
Status: in_force

(b) The executive director shall take the necessary steps to establish an apprenticeship account within the Vocational Education Extension Fund. All proceeds derived from the operation of apprenticeship programs shall be deposited in the Vocational Education Extension Fund and shall be credited to and become a part of the resources of the apprenticeship account which shall be used for the operation of apprenticeship programs and for the purchase of materials and equipment required for such programs.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-14dd — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 163c / Section 10-14dd
Sec. 10-14dd. Verification of qualifications of practicum hours supervisors.
Status: in_force

(b) An institution of higher education and any other provider of an educator preparation program shall give preference to those candidates for a practicum supervisor position who, in addition to meeting the qualifications specified in subdivisions (1) to (6), inclusive, of subsection (a) of this section, have experience in the design, implementation or monitoring of structured literacy interventions or previous practicum supervisor experience.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-55ee — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 185 / Section 10a-55ee
Sec. 10a-55ee. Food insecurity survey, programs and services.
Status: in_force

(b) Not later than March 1, 2023, and biennially thereafter, each public institution of higher education in the state shall administer a survey to each student enrolled at such institution for the purpose of collecting data on the number of students who are food insecure and the causes of and reasons for such food insecurity. Such survey shall include, but need not be limited to, questions regarding a student's (1) demographic background, including age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, income, education and employment; (2) specific barriers to food access; and (3) awareness or use of community or institutional resources to address food insecurity and any barriers to accessing such resources.

(c) Not later than October 1, 2023, and biennially thereafter, each public institution of higher education shall evaluate any services and programs offered by such institution to address the needs of food-insecure students. Based on the results of the survey administered pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, each institution shall amend any existing services or programs or establish a new service or program to address the needs of food-insecure students. Such service or program may include, but not be limited to, (1) assistance and support for students to enroll in the supplemental nutrition assistance program pursuant to the federal Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, or any other state or federal program for nutrition assistance or financial aid, including programs for families, if such program is applicable to the student; (2) providing low-cost food or meal plan options on campus; (3) allowing students additional meals through additional card swipes on meal plans; (4) providing financial assistance or other financial student aid; (5) establishing or expanding a food pantry on campus; or (6) initiating a fruit and vegetable incentive program, or making such program available to students through agreement with a community nonprofit organization or governmental agency that provides such program. When amending or establishing any service or program pursuant to this subsection, each institution shall have the goal of providing such service or program to not less than ten per cent of the number of students identified as being food insecure in the survey administered pursuant to subsection (b) of this section.

(d) Not later than January 1, 2024, and biennially thereafter, each public institution of higher education in the state shall submit a report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a , to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to higher education, regarding any food insecurities among the students at such institution, including, but not limited to, (1) results from the survey administered pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, (2) services or programs to address the needs of food insecure students, including any amendments made to such services or programs pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, and (3) the number of students who utilized such services or programs during the preceding two years.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-154a — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 166 / Section 10-154a
Sec. 10-154a. Professional communications between teacher or nurse and student. Surrender of physical evidence obtained from students.
Status: in_force

(b) Any such professional employee shall not be required to disclose any information acquired through a professional communication with a student, when such information concerns alcohol or drug abuse or any alcoholic or drug problem of such student but if such employee obtains physical evidence from such student indicating that a crime has been or is being committed by such student, such employee shall be required to turn such evidence over to school administrators or law enforcement officials within two school days after receipt of such physical evidence, provided if such evidence is obtained less than two days before a school vacation or the end of a school year, such evidence shall be turned over within two calendar days after receipt thereof, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, and provided further in no such case shall such employee be required to disclose the name of the student from whom he obtained such evidence and such employee shall be immune from arrest and prosecution for the possession of such evidence obtained from such student.

(c) Any physical evidence surrendered to a school administration pursuant to subsection (b) of this section shall be turned over by such school administrator to the Commissioner of Consumer Protection or the appropriate law enforcement agency within three school days after receipt of such physical evidence, for its proper disposition, provided if such evidence is obtained less than three days before a school vacation or the end of a school year, such evidence shall be turned over within three calendar days from receipt thereof, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

(d) Any such professional employee who, in good faith, discloses or does not disclose, such professional communication, shall be immune from any liability, civil or criminal, which might otherwise be incurred or imposed, and shall have the same immunity with respect to any judicial proceeding which results from such disclosure.

Cited. 216 C. 253.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-217d — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 169 / Section 10-217d
Sec. 10-217d. Warning labels.
Status: in_force

(b) The label shall be placed on the outside container or on a package insert which is easily legible.

(c) An art or craft material shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of this section if the art or craft material complies with labeling standard D4236 of the American Society for Testing and Materials, as revised, unless the Commissioner of Consumer Protection determines that the label on the art or craft material does not properly warn of the dangers inherent in the use of the art or craft material.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-383 — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 184a / Section 10-383
Sec. 10-383. Museum of Natural History designated as repository for artifacts found during archaeological investigation of state land.
Status: in_force

(b) On or before July 1, l990, the Board of Directors of the State Museum of Natural History shall establish a collections policy which shall include procedures for (1) acquisition of material and the acceptance of gifts appropriate to the public trust, (2) the preservation, care and display of sacred objects, and the use of sacred objects for religious and ceremonial purposes and (3) loans and transfers of sacred objects and other materials, including archaeological artifacts, to Native American museums or other institutions.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-185 — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 187 / Section 10a-185
Sec. 10a-185. (Formerly Sec. 10-344). Bonds.
Status: in_force

(b) Except as may otherwise be expressly provided by the authority, every issue of its bonds, notes or other obligations shall be general obligations of the authority payable from any revenues or moneys of the authority available therefor and not otherwise pledged, subject only to any agreements with the holders of particular bonds, notes or other obligations pledging any particular revenues or moneys and subject to any agreements with any participating institution for higher education, any participating health care institution or any participating corporation. Notwithstanding that such bonds, notes or other obligations may be payable from a special fund, they shall be and be deemed to be for all purposes negotiable instruments, subject only to the provisions of such bonds, notes or other obligations for registration.

(c) The bonds may be issued as serial bonds or as term bonds, or the authority, in its discretion, may issue bonds of both types. The bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the members of the board of directors of the authority and shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times, not exceeding fifty years from their respective dates, bear interest at such rate or rates, be payable at such time or times, be in such denominations, be in such form, either coupon or registered, carry such registration privileges, be executed in such manner, be payable in lawful money of the United States of America at such place or places, and be subject to such terms of redemption, as such resolution or resolutions may provide. The bonds or notes may be sold at public or private sale for such price or prices as the authority shall determine. The power to fix the date of sale of bonds, to receive bids or proposals, to award and sell bonds, and to take all other necessary action to sell and deliver bonds may be delegated to the chairman or vice-chairman of the board or the executive director or other officers of the authority by resolution of the board. The exercise of such delegated powers may be made subject to the approval of a majority of the members of the board which approval may be given in the manner provided in the bylaws of the authority. Pending preparation of the definitive bonds, the authority may issue interim receipts or certificates which shall be exchanged for such definitive bonds.

(d) Any resolution or resolutions authorizing any bonds or any issue of bonds may contain provisions, which shall be a part of the contract with the holders of the bonds to be authorized, as to: (1) Pledging the full faith and credit of the authority, the full faith and credit of a participating institution for higher education, a participating health care institution, a participating corporation or of a participating nursing home, all or any part of the revenues of a project or any revenue-producing contract or contracts made by the authority with any individual, partnership, corporation or association or other body, public or private, any federally guaranteed security and moneys received therefrom purchased with bond proceeds or any other property, revenues, funds or legally available moneys to secure the payment of the bonds or of any particular issue of bonds, subject to such agreements with bondholders as may then exist; (2) the rentals, fees and other charges to be charged, and the amounts to be raised in each year thereby, and the use and disposition of the revenues; (3) the setting aside of reserves or sinking funds, and the regulation and disposition thereof; (4) limitations on the right of the authority or its agent to restrict and regulate the use of the project; (5) the purpose and limitations to which the proceeds of sale of any issue of bonds then or thereafter to be issued may be applied, including as authorized purposes, all costs and expenses necessary or incidental to the issuance of bonds, to the acquisition of or commitment to acquire any federally guaranteed security and to the issuance and obtaining of any federally insured mortgage note, and pledging such proceeds to secure the payment of the bonds or any issue of the bonds; (6) limitations on the issuance of additional bonds, the terms upon which additional bonds may be issued and secured and the refunding of outstanding bonds; (7) the procedure, if any, by which the terms of any contract with bondholders may be amended or abrogated, the amount of bonds the holders of which must consent thereto, and the manner in which such consent may be given; (8) limitations on the amount of moneys derived from the project to be expended for operating, administrative or other expenses of the authority; (9) defining the acts or omissions to act which shall constitute a default in the duties of the authority to holders of its obligations and providing the rights and remedies of such holders in the event of a default; and (10) the mortgaging of a project and the site thereof for the purpose of securing the bondholders.

(e) Neither the members of the board of directors of the authority nor any person executing the bonds, notes or other obligations shall be liable personally on the bonds, notes or other obligations or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance thereof.

(f) The authority shall have power out of any funds available therefor to purchase its bonds, notes or other obligations. The authority may hold, pledge, cancel or resell such bonds, notes or other obligations, subject to and in accordance with agreements with bondholders.

(g) The authority is further authorized and empowered to issue bonds, notes or other obligations under this section the interest on which may be includable in the gross income of the holder or holders thereof under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or any subsequent corresponding internal revenue code of the United States, as from time to time amended, to the same extent and in the same manner that interest on bills, notes, bonds or other obligations of the United States is includable in the gross income of the holder or holders thereof under any such internal revenue code, and to issue bonds, notes or other obligations under this section that may be eligible for tax credits or exemptions or payments from the federal government, or any other desired federal income tax treatment of such bonds, notes or other obligations. Any such bonds, notes or other obligations may be issued only upon a finding by the authority that such issuance is necessary, is in the public interest, and is in furtherance of the purposes and powers of the authority. The state hereby consents to such inclusion only for the bonds, notes or other obligations of the authority so authorized.

See Secs. 10a-192, 10a-193, 10a-195, 10a-196 re authority's power to issue refunding bonds.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-109o — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 185b / Section 10a-109o
Sec. 10a-109o. Jurisdiction of Superior Court. Performance of governmental function.
Status: in_force

(b) The carrying out by the university of the powers and duties conferred upon it by sections 10a-109a to 10a-109y , inclusive, shall be deemed to be the performance of an essential governmental function. Sections 10a-109a to 10a-109y , inclusive, shall in no way limit or restrict the power and authority of the state to borrow money for the benefit of the university.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-507 — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 184c / Section 10-507
Sec. 10-507. Smart start competitive capital grant account. Smart start competitive operating grant account.
Status: in_force

(b) There is established an account to be known as the “smart start competitive operating grant account” which shall be a separate, nonlapsing account within the General Fund. The account shall contain moneys required by law to be deposited in the account. Moneys in the account shall be expended by the Office of Early Childhood for the purposes of the Connecticut Smart Start competitive grant program established pursuant to section 10-506 .
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-22q — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 185 / Section 10a-22q
Sec. 10a-22q. (Formerly Sec. 10-7r). Private career school student benefit account.
Status: in_force

See Sec. 10a-22u re private occupational school student protection account.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-55gg — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 185 / Section 10a-55gg
Sec. 10a-55gg. Disclosure of scholarship displacement policy.
Status: in_force

(b) Each institution of higher education in the state shall disclose such institution's policy on scholarship displacement (1) in the initial financial aid package offered to each prospective or current student, and (2) not later than January 1, 2025, in a report submitted, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a , to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to higher education and employment advancement.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-76a — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 164 / Section 10-76a
Sec. 10-76a. Definitions.
Status: in_force

(1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Education.

(2) “Child” means any person twenty-two years of age or younger or, for children requiring special education, until such child is graduated from high school or at the end of the school year during which such child reaches age twenty-two, whichever occurs first.

(3) An “exceptional child” means a child who deviates either intellectually, physically or emotionally so markedly from normally expected growth and development patterns that he or she is or will be unable to progress effectively in a regular school program and needs a special class, special instruction or special services.

(4) “Special education” means specially designed instruction developed in accordance with the regulations of the commissioner, subject to approval by the State Board of Education offered at no cost to parents or guardians, to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability, including instruction conducted in the classroom, in the home, in hospitals and institutions, and in other settings and instruction in physical education and special classes, programs or services, including related services, designed to meet the educational needs of exceptional children.

(5) “A child requiring special education” means any exceptional child who (A) meets the criteria for eligibility for special education pursuant to the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, 20 USC 1400, et seq., as amended from time to time, (B) has extraordinary learning ability or outstanding talent in the creative arts, the development of which requires programs or services beyond the level of those ordinarily provided in regular school programs but which may be provided through special education as part of the public school program, or (C) is age three to five, inclusive, and is experiencing developmental delay that causes such child to require special education.

(6) “Developmental delay” means significant delay in one or more of the following areas: (A) Physical development; (B) communication development; (C) cognitive development; (D) social or emotional development; or (E) adaptive development, as measured by appropriate diagnostic instruments and procedures and demonstrated by scores obtained on an appropriate norm-referenced standardized diagnostic instrument.

(7) “Related services” means related services, as defined in the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, 20 USC 1400 et seq., as amended from time to time.

(8) “Extraordinary learning ability” and “outstanding creative talent” shall be defined by regulation by the commissioner, subject to the approval of the State Board of Education, after consideration by said commissioner of the opinions of appropriate specialists and of the normal range of ability and rate of progress of children in the Connecticut public schools.

See Sec. 10-184a re exemption of local or regional boards of education or State Board of Education from providing special education for children being educated at home or in private school.

Cited. 172 C. 615; 179 C. 694; 228 C. 699; 229 C. 1.

Violates Art. I, Sec. 20 and Art. VIII, Sec. 1 of Connecticut Constitution. 31 CS 379. Cited. 34 CS 257; Id., 277; 35 CS 501; 44 CS 527; 45 CS 57.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-174 — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 186 / Section 10a-174
Sec. 10a-174. Debt-free community college program.
Status: in_force

(1) “Award” means the greater of: (A) The unpaid portion, if any, of a qualifying student's eligible institutional costs after subtracting his or her financial aid, or (B) a minimum award of five hundred dollars for a full-time student or three hundred dollars for a part-time student;

(2) “Eligible institutional costs” means the tuition and required fees incurred each semester by an individual student that are established by the Board of Regents for Higher Education for the regional community-technical colleges;

(3) “Financial aid” means the sum of all scholarships, grants and federal, state and institutional aid received by a qualifying student. “Financial aid” does not include any federal, state or private student loans received by a qualifying student;

(4) “Qualifying student” means any person who (A) graduated from a public or nonpublic high school, (B) enrolls as a full-time or part-time student for the fall semester of 2020, or any semester thereafter, at a regional community-technical college in a program leading to a degree or certificate, (C) is classified as an in-state student pursuant to section 10a-29 , (D) is making satisfactory academic progress while enrolled at a regional community-technical college, (E) has completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and (F) has accepted all available financial aid or is a transition program student;

(5) “Full-time student” means a student who is enrolled at a regional community-technical college and (A) is carrying twelve or more credit hours in a semester, or (B) has a learning disability documented with the regional community-technical college in which he or she is enrolled and is enrolled in the maximum number of credit hours that is feasible for such student to attempt in a semester, as determined by such student's academic advisor;

(6) “Semester” means the fall or spring semester of an academic year. “Semester” does not include a summer semester or session;

(7) “Part-time student” means a student who is enrolled at a regional community-technical college and is carrying not less than six but fewer than twelve credit hours in a semester; and

(8) “Transition program student” means any person who (A) is a resident of this state, (B) has not graduated from high school, (C) is enrolled in a transition program pursuant to such person's individualized education program, and (D) enrolls in one or more courses at a regional community-technical college.

(b) The Board of Regents for Higher Education shall (1) establish a debt-free community college program to make awards to qualifying students each semester, (2) adopt rules, procedures and forms necessary to implement the debt-free community college program, and (3) submit a report outlining such rules, procedures and forms, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a , to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to higher education. Awards made to qualifying students pursuant to the debt-free community college program shall be designated as the “Mary Ann Handley Award”.

(c) For the fall semester of 2020, and each semester thereafter, the Board of Regents for Higher Education shall make awards to qualifying students within available appropriations. An award shall be available to a qualifying student for the first seventy-two credit hours earned by the qualifying student at a regional community-technical college, provided the qualifying student meets and continues to meet the requirements of this section. The board shall not use an award to supplant any financial aid, including, but not limited to, state or institutional aid, otherwise available to a qualifying student.

(d) Not later than November 1, 2024, and March 1, 2025, and each semester thereafter, the Board of Regents for Higher Education shall report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a , to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to higher education and employment advancement and appropriations and the budgets of the state agencies regarding the debt-free community college program, including, but not limited to, (1) the number of qualifying students enrolled at the regional community-technical colleges during each semester, (2) the number of qualifying students receiving minimum awards and the number of qualifying students receiving awards for the unpaid portion of eligible institutional costs, (3) the average number of credit hours the qualifying students enrolled in each semester and the average number of credit hours the qualifying students completed each semester, (4) the average amount of the award made to qualifying students under this section for the unpaid portion of eligible institutional costs, and (5) the completion rates of qualifying students receiving awards under this section by degree or certificate program.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-183h — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 167a / Section 10-183h
Sec. 10-183h. Death benefits.
Status: in_force

(b) Lump sum death benefits. A lump sum death benefit shall be payable to a surviving spouse. Such benefit shall be one thousand dollars for five years or less of service in the public schools of Connecticut, plus two hundred dollars for each year of credited service in the public schools of Connecticut in excess of five years, to a maximum of two thousand dollars. If there is no surviving spouse, such benefit shall be equal to the member's burial expenses but not in excess of what would have been payable to a surviving spouse and shall be payable to the person who paid such expenses. No payment under this subsection shall be made unless application for the payment is filed with the board within two years of such member's death.

(c) Return of accumulated contributions to sole survivor. In lieu of a basic survivor's benefit and a lump sum death benefit, a sole survivor who has attained age eighteen, and is the member's designated beneficiary may elect to receive an amount equal to such member's accumulated contributions together with credited interest.

(d) Surviving spouse's benefit. The surviving spouse of any member who, at the time of death was eligible for a retirement benefit other than a disability benefit and had not filed a waiver of the coparticipant's option, may elect to receive (1) a monthly benefit for life equal to the benefit payable if a one hundred per cent coparticipant's option had been elected or (2) an amount equal to the member's accumulated contributions with credited interest.

(e) Benefit payable when contributions exceed payments. If no coparticipant option has become effective and if the aggregate payments under this section are less than the accumulated mandatory contributions of a deceased member plus credited interest, there shall be paid to such member's designated beneficiary an amount equal to the difference between such aggregate payments and such accumulated mandatory contributions plus credited interest.

(f) Continuation of benefit upon remarriage. Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (B) of subdivision (25) of section 10-183b , benefits payable under this section to a surviving spouse shall not be terminated because of remarriage if such surviving spouse has attained the age of sixty.

(g) Spouse's options when member dies after filing retirement application. If a member who has filed an application for retirement dies prior to the effective date of retirement, such member's spouse, if such spouse is designated on such application as the sole beneficiary, may elect to receive either (1) the preretirement death benefits as set forth in this section, or (2) the benefit payment option selected by the deceased member on such retirement application.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-20 — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 185 / Section 10a-20
Sec. 10a-20. (Formerly Sec. 10-327e). Jurisdiction over professional staffs of the state system of higher education.
Status: in_force

Annotation to former section 10-327e:

Cited. 175 C. 586.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-237 — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 187b / Section 10a-237
Sec. 10a-237. Refunding bonds.
Status: in_force

(b) The proceeds of any such revenue bonds or notes issued for the purpose of refunding outstanding revenue bonds may, in the discretion of the authority, be applied to the purchase or retirement at maturity or redemption of such outstanding revenue bonds either on their earliest or any subsequent redemption date or upon the purchase or at the maturity thereof and may, pending such application, be placed in escrow to be applied to such purchase or retirement at maturity or redemption on such date as may be determined by the authority.

(c) Any such escrowed proceeds pending such use may be invested and reinvested in direct obligations of, or unconditionally guaranteed by, the United States, or in certificates of deposit or time deposits secured by direct obligations of, or unconditionally guaranteed by, the United States or in obligations of a state, territory or possession of the United States, or any political subdivision of any such state, territory or possession, or of the District of Columbia, within the meaning of Section 103(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or any subsequent corresponding internal revenue code of the United States, as from time to time amended, the full and timely payment of the principal of and interest on which are secured by an irrevocable deposit of direct obligations of the United States or which, if the outstanding bonds are then rated by a nationally recognized rating agency, are rated in the highest rating category by such rating agency, maturing at such time or times as shall be appropriate to assure the prompt payment, as to principal, interest and redemption premium, if any, of the outstanding revenue bonds to be so refunded. The interest, income and profits, if any, earned or realized on any such investment may also be applied to the payment of the outstanding revenue bonds to be so refunded. After the terms of the escrow have been fully satisfied and carried out, any balance of such proceeds and interest, income and profits, if any, earned or realized on the investments thereof may be returned to the authority for use by it in any lawful manner.

(d) The portion of the proceeds of any such revenue bonds or notes issued for the additional purpose of making additional authority loans may be invested and reinvested in direct obligations of, or unconditionally guaranteed by, the United States, and certificates of deposit or time deposits secured by direct obligations of, or unconditionally guaranteed by, the United States, or obligations of a state, territory or possession of the United States, or any political subdivision of any such state, territory or possession, or of the District of Columbia, within the meaning of Section 103(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or any subsequent corresponding internal revenue code of the United States, as from time to time amended, the full and timely payment of the principal of and interest on which are secured by an irrevocable deposit of direct obligations of the United States or which, if the outstanding bonds are then rated by a nationally recognized rating agency, are rated in the highest rating category by such rating agency, maturing not later than the time or times when such proceeds will be needed for the purpose of paying all or any part of such cost and any other investment described in section 10a-238 . The interest, income and profits, if any, earned or realized on such investment may be applied to the payment of all or any part of such cost or may be used by the authority in any lawful manner.

(e) All such revenue bonds or notes shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter in the same manner and to the same extent as other revenue bonds issued pursuant to this chapter.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-215 — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 169 / Section 10-215
Sec. 10-215. Lunches, breakfasts and other feeding programs for public school children and employees. Collection of unpaid charges. Acceptance of gifts, donations or grants.
Status: in_force

(b) For the school year commencing July 1, 2021, and each school year thereafter, a local or regional board of education shall include in any policy or procedure for the collection of unpaid charges for school lunches, breakfasts or other such feeding applicable to employees and third-party vendors of such school lunches, breakfasts or such feeding (1) a prohibition on publicly identifying or shaming a child for any such unpaid charges, including, but not limited to, delaying or refusing to serve a meal to such child, designating a specific meal option for such child or otherwise taking any disciplinary action against such child, (2) a declaration of the right for any child to purchase a meal, which meal may exclude any a la carte items or be limited to one meal for any school lunch, breakfast or other such feeding, and (3) a procedure for communicating with the parent or legal guardian of a child for the purpose of collecting such unpaid charges. Such communication shall include, but not be limited to, (A) information regarding local food pantries, (B) applications for the school district's program for free or reduced priced meals and for the supplemental nutrition assistance program administered by the Department of Social Services, and (C) a link to the Internet web site maintained by the town for such school district listing any community services available to the residents of such town. In the event the unpaid charges for school lunches, breakfasts or other such feeding due from any parent or legal guardian are equal to or more than the cost of thirty meals, the local or regional board of education shall refer such parent or legal guardian to the local homeless education liaison designated by such board, pursuant to Subtitle B of Title VII of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 42 USC 11431 et seq., as amended from time to time.

(c) A local or regional board of education may accept gifts, donations or grants from any public or private sources for the purpose of paying off any unpaid charges for school lunches, breakfasts or other such feeding.

See Sec. 10-237 re use of school activity fund for school lunch program and re accounts of school lunch program.

Cited. 152 C. 568.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-55q — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 185 / Section 10a-55q
Sec. 10a-55q. Training of first responders in awareness and prevention of sexual assault, stalking and intimate partner violence and in trauma-informed response.
Status: in_force

(b) For purposes of this section, “trauma-informed response” means a response involving an understanding of the complexities of sexual assault, stalking and intimate partner violence through training centered on the neurobiological impact of trauma, the influence of societal myths and stereotypes surrounding the causes and impact of trauma, understanding the behavior of perpetrators and conducting an effective investigation on behalf of victims who have suffered trauma.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-22m — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 185 / Section 10a-22m
Sec. 10a-22m. School closure. Revocation of certificate of authorization. Seizure of letter of credit. Issuance of certificate of completion.
Status: in_force

(b) Any private career school that fails to meet the requirements outlined in subsection (a) of this section shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars per day for each day of noncompliance, except that, any fine assessed on and after the effective date of the regulations adopted pursuant to section 10a-22k , shall be in the amount specified in such regulations, and pursuant to subdivision (6) of subsection (a) of section 10a-22c , shall be ineligible to be issued a certificate of authorization upon application to operate a private career school. Funds collected pursuant to this subsection shall be placed in the private career student protection account established pursuant to section 10a-22u .

(c) If the commissioner revokes a private career school's certificate of authorization, such school shall comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this section. Failure to comply shall result in further penalties at the discretion of the commissioner.

(d) In the event a private career school fails to meet the requirements set forth in subsection (a) of this section and closes prior to graduating all current students, the commissioner may seize the letter of credit filed by the private career school pursuant to subsection (d) of section 10a-22c , and such letter of credit shall be made payable to the private career school student protection account. The commissioner may expend funds from the private career school student protection account up to the amount necessary to facilitate a teach-out of any remaining students up to and including the issuance of a certificate of completion pursuant to subsection (e) of this section. For purposes of this subsection and subsection (e) of this section, (1) “teach-out” means the completion of instruction of a course or program of study in which a student was enrolled, provided the teach-out includes instruction of the entire program of study when a course is a part of such program of study, and (2) “certificate of completion” means the credential, documented in writing, that is issued to a student who completes a course or program of study offered by a private career school.

(e) In the event of a private career school closure that fails to meet the requirements set forth in subsection (a) of this section, the commissioner may issue a certificate of completion to each student that, in the commissioner's determination, has successfully completed the student's course or program of study in which the student was enrolled at the private career school.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-222n — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 170 / Section 10-222n
Sec. 10-222n. *(See end of section for amended version of subsection (a) and effective date.) School security and safety plan standards.
Status: in_force

(b) Not later than January 1, 2014, and annually thereafter, the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection shall submit the school security and safety plan standards and any recommendations for legislation regarding such standards to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to public safety and education, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a .

*Note: On and after July 1, 2025, subsection (a) of this section, as amended by section 64 of public act 23-167, is to read as follows:

“(a) Not later than January 1, 2014, the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, in consultation with the Department of Education, shall develop school security and safety plan standards. Not later than January 1, 2020, and every three years thereafter, the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, in consultation with the Department of Education, shall reevaluate and update the school security and safety plan standards. The school security and safety plan standards shall be an all-hazards approach to emergencies at public schools and shall include, but not be limited to, (1) involvement of local officials, including the chief executive officer of the municipality, the superintendent of schools, law enforcement, fire, public health, emergency management and emergency medical services, in the development of school security and safety plans, (2) a command center organization structure based on the federal National Incident Management System and a description of the responsibilities of such command center organization, (3) a requirement that a school security and safety committee be established at each school, in accordance with the provisions of section 10-222m, (4) crisis management procedures, (5) a requirement that local law enforcement and other local public safety officials evaluate, score and provide feedback on fire drills and crisis response drills, conducted pursuant to section 10-231, (6) a requirement that local and regional boards of education annually submit reports to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection regarding such fire drills and crisis response drills, (7) procedures for managing various types of emergencies, (8) a requirement that each local and regional board of education conduct a security and vulnerability assessment for each school under the jurisdiction of such board every two years and develop a school security and safety plan for each such school, in accordance with the provisions of section 10-222m, based on the results of such assessment, (9) a requirement that the school climate committee, as described in section 10-222ff, collect and evaluate information relating to instances of disturbing or threatening behavior that may not meet the definition of bullying, as defined in section 10-222aa, and report such information, as necessary, to the school climate coordinator, as described in section 10-222dd, and the school security and safety committee for the school, established pursuant to section 10-222m, and (10) a requirement that the school security and safety plan for each school provide an orientation on such school security and safety plan to each school employee, as defined in section 10-222aa, at such school and provide violence prevention training in a manner prescribed in such school security and safety plan. The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection shall make such standards available to local officials, including local and regional boards of education, and the Department of Education shall distribute such standards to all public schools within the state.”
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10a-88 — Connecticut Code / Title 10a / Chapter 185b / Section 10a-88
Sec. 10a-88. (Formerly Sec. 10-109a). Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University System.
Status: in_force

Annotation to former section 10-109a:

Cited. 178 C. 579; decision overruled to the extent it maintains that sovereign immunity invariably bars suits against state for prospective injunctive relief of alleged constitutional violations unless such suits also request declaratory relief, see 184 C. 339.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-183c — Connecticut Code / Title 10 / Chapter 167a / Section 10-183c
Sec. 10-183c. Teachers' retirement system established. Benefits contractual.
Status: in_force

(b) In addition to the benefits described in subsection (a) of this section, upon the issuance of bonds authorized by section 10-183qq , all benefits of all members of the teachers' retirement system as of said issuance shall be construed to be contractual in nature, as long as the bonds issued in accordance with section 10-183qq or any subsequent reauthorizations of said bonds remain outstanding. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to bestow any vested rights upon a member of the Connecticut teachers' retirement system until such time as those rights are earned in accordance with provisions in place upon issuance of the bonds pursuant to section 10-183qq .

(c) Nothing in this section shall affect the provisions of section 10-183t or 10-183z .

Cited. 136 C. 184.