In its 2024 regular and special sessions, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides a brief overview of some of the more significant changes. Unless otherwise noted, these statutory changes are effective July 1, 2024 or upon passage. Links to the new legislation are provided in the electronic version of this publication, which includes:
- Statutory Changes Affecting Students
- Statutory Changes Affecting Employment
- Statutory Changes Affecting Educator Certification
- Statutory Changes Affecting Teaching and Curriculum
- Statutory Changes Affecting Special Education
- Statutory Changes Affecting Early Childhood
- Statutory Changes Affecting Operations
- Statutory Changes Affecting School Building Projects, and
- Miscellaneous Statutory Changes Affecting Schools
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Prepared by the School Law Practice Group at Shipman & Goodwin LLP