Connecticut 2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 15 D cosponsors

HB 5348 — AN ACT CONCERNING PARAEDUCATORS.

Last action — FAV. CHG. OF REF., SEN. TO COMM. ON Appropriations

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This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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The latest version of Bill HB 5348 includes some technical adjustments regarding the introduction and references to the bill itself, which are primarily administrative in nature. However, the crucial aspect of the bill remains unchanged— it still focuses on the hiring of local personnel relevant to children’s education, set to take effect on July 1, 2024. These clarifications ensure that the legislative process remains transparent and organized, providing clear guidelines for implementation. This is significant because it helps streamline how educational teams will operate in local settings, potentially benefiting children and families involved in these processes.

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General Assembly Substitute Bill No.
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5348 February Session, 2024 AN ACT CONCERNING PARAEDUCATORS.
5348 February Session, 2024 LCO No.
2360 Referred to Committee on EDUCATION Introduced by:
(ED) AN ACT CONCERNING PARAEDUCATORS.
(NEW)(EffectiveJuly 1,2024)(a)Any personhired by alocal or regional board of education as a paraeducator shall have (1) earned a secondary school diploma, or its equivalent, and (2) (A) completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education, (B) earned at least an associate degree from an institution of higher education, or (C) achieved a satisfactory score, as determined by the Commissioner of Education, on a paraeducator assessment approved by the commissioner.
(NEW)(EffectiveJuly 1,2024)(a)Any personhiredby alocal or regional board of education as a paraeducator shall have (1) earned a secondary school diploma, or its equivalent, and (2) (A) completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education, (B) earned at least an associate degree from an institution of higher education, or (C) achieved a satisfactory score, as determined by the Commissioner of Education, on a paraeducator assessment approved by the commissioner.
(b) A paraeducator shall be responsible for providing assistance and support in one or more areas including, but not limited to, (1) classroom management, (2) instruction, (3) translation, bilingual instruction and other language supports, (4) one-on-one tutoring, and (5) services mandated by a student's individualized education program or plan pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended from time to time.
(b) A paraeducator shall be responsible for providing assistance and support in one or more areas including, but not limited to, (1) classroom management, (2) instruction, (3) translation, bilingual instruction and other language supports, (4) one-on-one tutoring, and (5) services mandated by a student's individualized education program or plan pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended LCO No.
2360 1 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 from time to time.
Subsection (a) of section 10-66r of the general statutes is LCO \\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-05348-R01 of 40 HB.docx Substitute Bill No.
Subsection (a) of section 10-66r of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective July 1, 2024):
5348 repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective July 1, 2024):
(a) Not later than July 1, 2024, the Department of Education, in consultation with the Departments of Developmental Services and Aging and Disability Services and the regional educational service centers, shall develop a training program for transition coordinators, educators and [school paraprofessionals] paraeducators.
(a) Not later than July 1, 2024, the Department of Education, in consultation with the Departments of Developmental Services and Aging and Disability Services and the regional educational service LCO No.
Such training program shall comply with the minimum standards established by the LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-05342 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
2360 2 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 centers, shall develop a training program for transition coordinators, educators and [school paraprofessionals] paraeducators.
5348 State-wide Transition Services Coordinator pursuant to section 10-74o.
Such training program shall comply with the minimum standards established by the State-wide Transition Services Coordinator pursuant to section 10-74o.
(10) (A) Each local and regional board of education responsible for providing special education and related services to a child or pupil shall notify the parent or guardian of a child who requires or who may require special education, a pupil if such pupil is an emancipated minor or eighteen years of age or older who requires or who may require special education or a surrogate parent appointed pursuant to section LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-053483 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
(10) (A) Each local and regional board of education responsible for providing special education and related services to a child or pupil shall notify the parent or guardian of a child who requires or who may require special education, a pupil if such pupil is an emancipated minor LCO No.
5348 10-94g, in writing, at least five school days before such board proposes to, or refuses to, initiate or change the child's or pupil's identification, evaluation or educational placement or the provision of a free appropriate public education to the child or pupil.
2360 3 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 or eighteen years of age or older who requires or who may require special education or a surrogate parent appointed pursuant to section 10-94g, in writing, at least five school days before such board proposes to, or refuses to, initiate or change the child's or pupil's identification, evaluation or educational placement or the provision of a free appropriate public education to the child or pupil.
(C) Such parent, guardian, pupil or surrogate parent shall (i) be given at least five school days' prior notice of any planning and placement team meeting conducted for such child or pupil, (ii) have the right to be present at and participate in all portions of such meeting at which an educational program for such child or pupil is developed, reviewed or revised, (iii) have the right to have (I) advisors of such person's own choosing and at such person's own expense, (II) the [school paraprofessional] paraeducator assigned to such child or pupil, if any, (III) such child or pupil's birth-to-three service coordinator, if any, and (IV) a language interpreter, including a registered interpreter for persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind, who is present in person or available by telephone or through an online technology platform, or through an Internet web site or other electronic application approved by the State Board of Education, provided by the responsible local or regional board of education if there is an apparent need or upon the request of such parent, guardian, pupil or surrogate parent, who shall attend and participate or be available in all portions of such LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-05344 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
(C) Such parent, guardian, pupil or surrogate parent shall (i) be given at least five school days' prior notice of any planning and placement team meeting conducted for such child or pupil, (ii) have the right to be present at and participate in all portions of such meeting at which an educational program for such child or pupil is developed, reviewed or revised, (iii) have the right to have (I) advisors of such person's own choosing and at such person's own expense, (II) the [school paraprofessional] paraeducator assigned to such child or pupil, if any, (III) such child or pupil's birth-to-three service coordinator, if any, and (IV) a language interpreter, including a registered interpreter for persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind, who is present in person or available by telephone or through an online technology platform, or through an Internet web site or other electronic application approved by the State Board of Education, provided by the responsible local or regional board of education if there is an apparent need or upon the request of such parent, guardian, pupil or surrogate parent, who LCO No.
5348 meeting at which an educational program for such child or pupil is developed, reviewed or revised, and (iv) have the right to have each recommendation made in such child or pupil's birth-to-three individualized transition plan, as required by section 17a-248e, if any, addressed by the planning and placement team during such meeting at which an educational program for such child or pupil is developed.
2360 4 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 shall attend and participate or be available in all portions of such meeting at which an educational program for such child or pupil is developed, reviewed or revised, and (iv) have the right to have each recommendation made in such child or pupil's birth-to-three individualized transition plan, as required by section 17a-248e, if any, addressed by the planning and placement team during such meeting at which an educational program for such child or pupil is developed.
(D) Immediately upon the formal identification of any child as a child requiring special education and at each planning and placement team meeting for such child, the responsible local or regional board of education shall inform the parent or guardian of such child or surrogate parentor,inthecaseofapupilwhoisanemancipatedminororeighteen years of age or older, the pupil of (i) the laws relating to special education, (ii) the rights of such parent, guardian, surrogate parent or pupil under such laws and the regulations adopted by the State Board of Education relating to special education, including the right of a parent, guardian or surrogate parent to (I) withhold from enrolling such child in kindergarten, in accordance with the provisions of section 10- 184, (II) have advisors and the [school paraprofessional] paraeducator assigned to such child or pupil attend and participate in all portions of such meeting at which an educational program for such child or pupil is developed, reviewed or revised, in accordance with the provisions of subparagraph (C) of this subdivision, (III) obtain the plain language resources available on the Department of Education's Internet web site pursuant to subsection (g) of section 10-76h explaining the hearing and appeals process, as provided in section 10-76h, available to such child or pupil if there is a disagreement about the individualized education program, identification, evaluation or educational placement of or the provision of a free appropriate public education to such child or pupil, and (IV) receive information regarding free and low-cost legal assistance, and (iii) any relevant information and resources relating to individualized education programs created by the Department of Education, including, but not limited to, information relating to transition resources and services for high school students and the Parent's Guide to Special Education in Connecticut developed by the LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-05345 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
(D) Immediately upon the formal identification of any child as a child requiring special education and at each planning and placement team meeting for such child, the responsible local or regional board of education shall inform the parent or guardian of such child or surrogate parentor,inthecaseofapupilwhoisanemancipatedminororeighteen years of age or older, the pupil of (i) the laws relating to special education, (ii) the rights of such parent, guardian, surrogate parent or pupil under such laws and the regulations adopted by the State Board of Education relating to special education, including the right of a parent, guardian or surrogate parent to (I) withhold from enrolling such child in kindergarten, in accordance with the provisions of section 10- 184, (II) have advisors and the [school paraprofessional] paraeducator assigned to such child or pupil attend and participate in all portions of such meeting at which an educational program for such child or pupil is developed, reviewed or revised, in accordance with the provisions of subparagraph (C) of this subdivision, (III) obtain the plain language resources available on the Department of Education's Internet web site pursuant to subsection (g) of section 10-76h explaining the hearing and appeals process, as provided in section 10-76h, available to such child or pupil if there is a disagreement about the individualized education program, identification, evaluation or educational placement of or the provision of a free appropriate public education to such child or pupil, and (IV) receive information regarding free and low-cost legal assistance, and (iii) any relevant information and resources relating to individualized education programs created by the Department of Education, including, but not limited to, information relating to transition resources and services for high school students and the LCO No.
5348 department.
2360 5 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 Parent's Guide to Special Education in Connecticut developed by the department.
(F)(i)At eachinitialplanning andplacement teammeeting for achild or pupil, the responsible local or regional board of education shall inform the parent, guardian, surrogate parent or pupil of the laws relating to physical restraint and seclusion pursuant to section 10-236b, as amended by this act, and the rights of such parent, guardian, surrogate parent or pupil under such laws and the regulations adopted by the State Board of Education relating to physical restraint and seclusion and the right of such parent, guardian, surrogate parent or pupil, during such meeting at which an educational program for such child or pupil is developed, to have (I) such child or pupil's birth-to- three service coordinator attend and participate in all portions of such meeting, and (II) each recommendation made in the transition plan, as required by section 17a-248e, by such child or pupil's birth-to-three service coordinator addressed by the planning and placement team.
(F)(i)At each initialplanning andplacement teammeeting for a child or pupil, the responsible local or regional board of education shall inform the parent, guardian, surrogate parent or pupil of the laws relating to physical restraint and seclusion pursuant to section 10-236b, as amended by this act, and the rights of such parent, guardian, surrogate parent or pupil under such laws and the regulations adopted by the State Board of Education relating to physical restraint and seclusion and the right of such parent, guardian, surrogate parent or pupil, during such meeting at which an educational program for such child or pupil is developed, to have (I) such child or pupil's birth-to- three service coordinator attend and participate in all portions of such meeting, and (II) each recommendation made in the transition plan, as required by section 17a-248e, by such child or pupil's birth-to-three service coordinator addressed by the planning and placement team.
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5348 who requires special education and related services reaches the age of fourteen, each responsible local or regional board of education shall provide information to the child and the parent, guardian or surrogate parent about the full range of decision-making supports, including alternatives to guardianship and conservatorship, and the online resourcedevelopedby theDepartment ofEducationpursuant to section 10-74s.
2360 6 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 (ii) At the first planning and placement team meeting after a child who requires special education and related services reaches the age of fourteen, each responsible local or regional board of education shall provide information to the child and the parent, guardian or surrogate parent about the full range of decision-making supports, including alternatives to guardianship and conservatorship, and the online resourcedevelopedby theDepartment ofEducationpursuant to section 10-74s.
(H) Each local or regional board of education shall monitor the development of each child who, pursuant to subsection (a) of section 17a-248e, has been (i) referred for a registration on a mobile application designated by the Commissioner of Early Childhood, in partnership with such child's parent, guardian or surrogate parent, or (ii) provided a form for such child's parent, guardian or surrogate parent to complete and submit to such local or regional board of education that screens for developmental and social-emotional delays using a validated screening tool,suchastheAgesandStagesQuestionnaireandtheAgesandStages LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-053487 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
(H) Each local or regional board of education shall monitor the development of each child who, pursuant to subsection (a) of section 17a-248e, has been (i) referred for a registration on a mobile application designated by the Commissioner of Early Childhood, in partnership with such child's parent, guardian or surrogate parent, or (ii) provided a form for such child's parent, guardian or surrogate parent to complete and submit to such local or regional board of education that screens for developmental and social-emotional delays using a validated screening LCO No.
5348 Social-Emotional Questionnaire, or its equivalent.
2360 7 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 tool,suchastheAgesandStagesQuestionnaireandtheAgesandStages Social-Emotional Questionnaire, or its equivalent.
Following such meeting, such [school paraprofessional] paraeducator, or any other paraprofessional who is providing special education or related services to such child, shall review such educational program with a supervisor, as needed, and be permitted to view such educational program in order to be able to provide special education or related services to such child or pupil in accordance with such educational program.
Following such meeting, such [school paraprofessional] paraeducator, or any other paraprofessional who is providing special education or related services to such child, shall review such educational program with a supervisor, as needed, and be permitted to view such educational program in order to be able to provide special education or related services to such child LCO No.
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On and after July 1, 2013, the Commissioner of Education shall establish a School Paraprofessional Advisory Council, which on and after July 1, 2021, shall be known as the School Paraeducator Advisory Council, consisting of (1) one [school paraprofessional] paraeducator from each state-wide bargaining representative organization that represents [school paraprofessionals] paraeducators with instructional responsibilities, (2) one representative from each of the exclusive bargaining units for certified employees, chosen pursuant to section 10- 153b, (3) the most recent recipient of the Connecticut [Paraprofessional] LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-05349 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
On and after July 1, 2013, the Commissioner of Education shall establish a School Paraprofessional Advisory Council, which on and after July 1, 2021, shall be known as the School Paraeducator Advisory Council, consisting of (1) one [school paraprofessional] paraeducator from each state-wide bargaining representative organization that represents [school paraprofessionals] paraeducators with instructional responsibilities, (2) one representative from each of the exclusive bargaining units for certified employees, chosen pursuant to section 10- LCO No.
5348 Paraeducator of the Year Award, (4) two representatives from the regional educational service centers, appointed by the Commissioner of Education, and (5) a school administrator, appointed by theConnecticut Federation of School Administrators.
2360 9 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 153b, (3) the most recent recipient of the Connecticut [Paraprofessional] Paraeducator of the Year Award, (4) two representatives from the regional educational service centers, appointed by the Commissioner of Education, and (5) a school administrator, appointed by theConnecticut Federation of School Administrators.
(a)(1)A schoolnurse or,intheabsence of suchnurse, any other nurse licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 378, including a nurse employed by, or providing services under the direction of a local or regional board of education at, a school-based health clinic, who shall administer medical preparations only to students enrolled in such school-based health clinic in the absence of a school nurse, the principal, any teacher, licensed athletic trainer, licensed physical or occupational therapist employed by a school district, or coach of intramural and LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-05310 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
(a)(1)A schoolnurse or,intheabsence of suchnurse, any other nurse licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 378, including a nurse employed by, or providing services under the direction of a local or regional board of education at, a school-based health clinic, who shall administer medical preparations only to students enrolled in such school-based health clinic in the absence of a school nurse, the principal, any teacher, licensed athletic trainer, licensed physical or occupational LCO No.
5348 interscholastic athletics of a school may administer, subject to the provisions of subdivision (2) of this subsection, medicinal preparations, including such controlled drugs as the Commissioner of Consumer Protection may, by regulation, designate, to any student at such school pursuant to the written order of a physician licensed to practice medicine, or a dentist licensed to practice dental medicine in this or another state, or an optometrist licensed to practice optometry in this state under chapter 380, or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed to prescribe in accordance with section 20-94a, or a physician assistant licensed to prescribe inaccordance withsection20-12d,andthe written authorization of a parent or guardian of such child.
2360 10 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 therapist employed by a school district, or coach of intramural and interscholastic athletics of a school may administer, subject to the provisions of subdivision (2) of this subsection, medicinal preparations, including such controlled drugs as the Commissioner of Consumer Protection may, by regulation, designate, to any student at such school pursuant to the written order of a physician licensed to practice medicine, or a dentist licensed to practice dental medicine in this or another state, or an optometrist licensed to practice optometry in this state under chapter 380, or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed to prescribe in accordance with section 20-94a, or a physician assistant licensed to prescribe inaccordance withsection20-12d,andthe written authorization of a parent or guardian of such child.
(2) Each local and regional board of education that allows a school nurse or, intheabsence ofsuchnurse, any other nurse licensedpursuant to the provisions of chapter 378, including a nurse employed by, or providing services under the direction of a local or regional board of education at, a school-based health clinic, who shall administer medical preparationsonly to studentsenrolledinsuch school-based healthclinic LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-053411 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
(2) Each local and regional board of education that allows a school nurse or, intheabsence ofsuchnurse, any other nurse licensedpursuant to the provisions of chapter 378, including a nurse employed by, or providing services under the direction of a local or regional board of education at, a school-based health clinic, who shall administer medical LCO No.
5348 in the absence of a school nurse, the principal, any teacher, licensed athletic trainer, licensed physical or occupational therapist employedby a school district, coach of intramural and interscholastic athletics or [school paraprofessional] paraeducator of a school to administer medicine or that allows a student to possess, self-administer or possess and self-administer medicine, including medicine administered through the use of an asthmatic inhaler or an automatic prefilled cartridge injector or similar automatic injectable equipment, shall adopt written policies and procedures, in accordance with this section and the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, that shall be approved by the school medical advisor, if any, or other qualified licensed physician.
2360 11 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 preparationsonly to studentsenrolledinsuch school-based healthclinic in the absence of a school nurse, the principal, any teacher, licensed athletic trainer, licensed physical or occupational therapist employedby a school district, coach of intramural and interscholastic athletics or [school paraprofessional] paraeducator of a school to administer medicine or that allows a student to possess, self-administer or possess and self-administer medicine, including medicine administered through the use of an asthmatic inhaler or an automatic prefilled cartridge injector or similar automatic injectable equipment, shall adopt written policies and procedures, in accordance with this section and the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, that shall be approved by the school medical advisor, if any, or other qualified licensed physician.
(c) The State Board of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Public Health, shall adopt regulations, in accordance LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-05312 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
(c) The State Board of Education, in consultation with the LCO No.
5348 with the provisions of chapter 54, determined to be necessary by the board to carry out the provisions of this section, including, but not limited to, regulations that (1) specify conditions under which a coach of intramural and interscholastic athletics may administer medicinal preparations, including controlled drugs specified in the regulations adoptedbythecommissioner,toachildparticipatinginsuchintramural and interscholastic athletics, (2) specify conditions and procedures for the administration of medication by school personnel to students, including, but not limited to, (A) the conditions and procedures for the storage and administration of epinephrine by school personnel to students for the purpose of emergency first aid to students who experience allergic reactions and who do not have a prior written authorization for the administration of epinephrine, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (2) of subsection (d) of this section, and (B) the conditions and procedures for the storage and administration of opioid antagonists by school personnel to students who experience an opioid-related drug overdose and who do not have a prior written authorization for the administration of an opioid antagonist, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (1) of subsection (g) of this section, and (3) specify conditions for the possession, self- administration or possession and self-administration of medication by students, including permitting a child diagnosed with:
2360 12 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 Commissioner of Public Health, shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, determined to be necessary by the board to carry out the provisions of this section, including, but not limited to, regulations that (1) specify conditions under which a coach of intramural and interscholastic athletics may administer medicinal preparations, including controlled drugs specified in the regulations adoptedbythecommissioner,toachildparticipatinginsuchintramural and interscholastic athletics, (2) specify conditions and procedures for the administration of medication by school personnel to students, including, but not limited to, (A) the conditions and procedures for the storage and administration of epinephrine by school personnel to students for the purpose of emergency first aid to students who experience allergic reactions and who do not have a prior written authorization for the administration of epinephrine, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (2) of subsection (d) of this section, and (B) the conditions and procedures for the storage and administration of opioid antagonists by school personnel to students who experience an opioid-related drug overdose and who do not have a prior written authorization for the administration of an opioid antagonist, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (1) of subsection (g) of this section, and (3) specify conditions for the possession, self- administration or possession and self-administration of medication by students, including permitting a child diagnosed with:
and (B) an allergic condition to retain possession of an automatic prefilled cartridge injector or similar automatic injectable equipment at all times, including while attending school or receiving school transportation services, for prompt treatment of the child's allergic condition and to protect the child against serious harm or death provided a written authorization for self-administration of medication signed by the child's parent or guardian and an authorized prescriber is submitted to the school nurse.
and (B) an allergic condition to retain possession of an automatic prefilled cartridge injector or similar automatic injectable equipment at all times, including while attending school or receiving school transportation services, for prompt treatment of the child's allergic condition and to protect the child against serious harm or death provided a written authorization for self-administration of medication signed by the child's parent or guardian and an authorized prescriber is LCO No.
The regulations shall require LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-05313 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
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5348 authorization pursuant to:
The regulations shall require authorization pursuant to:
No qualified school employee shall administer such epinephrine under this subdivision LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-053414 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
No qualified school employee shall administer such epinephrine under this subdivision LCO No.
5348 unless such qualified school employee annually completes the training program described in section 10-212g.
2360 14 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 unless such qualified school employee annually completes the training program described in section 10-212g.
Such authorization shall be limited to situations LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-05315 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
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5348 when the school nurse is absent or unavailable.
2360 15 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 when the school nurse is absent or unavailable.
No qualified school employee shall administer medication under this subsection unless (i) such qualified school employee annually completes the training program described in subdivision (2) of this subsection, (ii) the school nurse and school medical advisor, if any, have attested, in writing, that such qualified school employee has completed such training, (iii) such qualified school employee receives monthly reviews by the school nurse to confirm such qualified school employee's competency to administer antiepileptic LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-05316 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
No qualified school employee shall administer medication under this subsection unless (i) such qualified school employee annually completes the training program described in subdivision (2) of this subsection, (ii) the school nurse and school medical advisor, if any, have attested, in writing, that such qualified school employee has completed such training, (iii) such qualified school employee receives monthly reviews by the school nurse to confirm such qualified school employee's competency to administer antiepileptic LCO No.
5348 medication under this subsection, and (iv) such qualified school employeevoluntarilyagreestoserveasaqualifiedschoolemployee.For purposes of this subsection, "qualified school employee" means a principal, teacher, licensed athletic trainer, licensed physical or occupational therapist employed by a school district, coach or [school paraprofessional] paraeducator.
2360 16 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 medication under this subsection, and (iv) such qualified school employeevoluntarilyagreestoserveasaqualifiedschoolemployee.For purposes of this subsection, "qualified school employee" means a principal, teacher, licensed athletic trainer, licensed physical or occupational therapist employed by a school district, coach or [school paraprofessional] paraeducator.
A school nurse or, intheabsence ofsuchschoolnurse, suchqualifiedschoolemployee may administer such opioid antagonist under this subdivision, provided such administration of the opioid antagonist is in accordance with LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-05317 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
A school nurse or, intheabsence ofsuchschoolnurse, suchqualifiedschoolemployee may administer such opioid antagonist under this subdivision, provided such administration of the opioid antagonist is in accordance with policies and procedures adopted pursuant to subsection (a) of this LCO No.
5348 policies and procedures adopted pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.
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5348 section.
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5348 (a) Each local or regional board of education shall provide an in- service training program for its teachers, administrators and pupil personnel who hold the initial educator, provisional educator or professional educator certificate.
2360 18 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 (a) Each local or regional board of education shall provide an in- service training program for its teachers, administrators and pupil personnel who hold the initial educator, provisional educator or professional educator certificate.
Such program shall provide such teachers, administrators and pupil personnel with information on (1) the nature and the relationship of alcohol and drugs, as defined in section 21a-240, to health and personality development, and procedures for discouraging their abuse, (2) health and mental health risk reduction education that includes, but need not be limited to, the prevention of risk-taking behavior by children and the relationship of such behavior to substance abuse, pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV-infection and AIDS, as defined in section 19a-581, violence, teen dating violence, domestic violence and child abuse, (3) school violence prevention, conflict resolution, the prevention of and response to youth suicide and the identification and prevention of and response to bullying, as defined in subsection (a) of section 10-222d, as amended by this act, except that (A) those boards of education that implement any evidence-based model approach that is approved by the Department of Education and is consistent with subsection (c) of section 10-145a, sections 10-222d, as amended by this act, 10-222g and 10-222h, subsection (g) of section 10-233c and sections 1 and 3 of public act 08- 160, shall not be required to provide in-service training on the identification and prevention of and response to bullying, and (B) such school violence prevention training shall be in a manner prescribed in a school security and safety plan, in accordance with the provisions of section10-222n,(4)cardiopulmonaryresuscitationandotheremergency life saving procedures, (5) the requirements and obligations of a mandated reporter, (6) the detection and recognition of, and evidence- based structured literacy interventions for, students with dyslexia, as defined in section 10-3d, (7) culturally responsive pedagogy and practice, including, but not limited to, the video training module relating to implicit bias and anti-bias in the hiring process in accordance with the provisions of section 10-156hh, (8) the principles and practices of social-emotional learning and restorative practices, (9) the laws governing the implementation of planning and placement team LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-05319 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
Such program shall provide such teachers, administrators and pupil personnel with information on (1) the nature and the relationship of alcohol and drugs, as defined in section 21a-240, to health and personality development, and procedures for discouraging their abuse, (2) health and mental health risk reduction education that includes, but need not be limited to, the prevention of risk-taking behavior by children and the relationship of such behavior to substance abuse, pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV-infection and AIDS, as defined in section 19a-581, violence, teen dating violence, domestic violence and child abuse, (3) school violence prevention, conflict resolution, the prevention of and response to youth suicide and the identification and prevention of and response to bullying, as defined in subsection (a) of section 10-222d, as amended by this act, except that (A) those boards of education that implement any evidence-based model approach that is approved by the Department of Education and is consistent with subsection (c) of section 10-145a, sections 10-222d, as amended by this act, 10-222g and 10-222h, subsection (g) of section 10-233c and sections 1 and 3 of public act 08- 160, shall not be required to provide in-service training on the identification and prevention of and response to bullying, and (B) such school violence prevention training shall be in a manner prescribed in a school security and safety plan, in accordance with the provisions of section10-222n,(4)cardiopulmonaryresuscitationandotheremergency life saving procedures, (5) the requirements and obligations of a mandated reporter, (6) the detection and recognition of, and evidence- based structured literacy interventions for, students with dyslexia, as defined in section 10-3d, (7) culturally responsive pedagogy and practice, including, but not limited to, the video training module relating to implicit bias and anti-bias in the hiring process in accordance with the provisions of section 10-156hh, (8) the principles and practices of social-emotional learning and restorative practices, (9) the laws governing the implementation of planning and placement team LCO No.
5348 meetings and concerning plans pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended from time to time, (10) an annual update of the new state and federal policies concerning special education, recommendations and best practices, and (11) emergency response to students who experience a seizure in a school, including, but not limited to, the recognition of the signs and symptoms of seizures, the appropriate steps for seizure first aid, information about seizure action plans for students and, for those authorized to administer medication under section 10-212a, as amended by this act, the administration of seizure rescue medication or prescribed electrical stimulation using a Vagus Nerve Stimulator magnet.
2360 19 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 meetings and concerning plans pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended from time to time, (10) an annual update of the new state and federal policies concerning special education, recommendations and best practices, and (11) emergency response to students who experience a seizure in a school, including, but not limited to, the recognition of the signs and symptoms of seizures, the appropriate steps for seizure first aid, information about seizure action plans for students and, for those authorized to administer medication under section 10-212a, as amended by this act, the administration of seizure rescue medication or prescribed electrical stimulation using a Vagus Nerve Stimulator magnet.
Such program shall provide such teachers, administrators and pupil personnel with information on (1) the nature and the relationship of alcohol and drugs, as defined in [subdivision (17) of] section 21a-240, to health and personality development, and procedures for discouraging their abuse, (2) health and mental health risk reduction education that includes, but need not be limited to, the prevention of risk-taking behavior by children and the relationship of such behavior to substance abuse, pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV-infection and AIDS, as defined in section 19a-581, violence, teen dating violence, domestic violence and child abuse, (3) school violence prevention, conflict resolution, the prevention of and response to youth suicide and the identification and LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-05320 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
Such program shall provide such teachers, administrators and pupil personnel with information on (1) the nature and the relationship of alcohol and drugs, as defined in [subdivision (17) of] section 21a-240, to health and personality development, and procedures for discouraging their abuse, (2) health and mental health risk reduction education that includes, but need not be limited to, the prevention of risk-taking behavior by children and the relationship of such behavior to substance abuse, pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV-infection and AIDS, as defined in section 19a-581, violence, teen dating violence, domestic violence and child abuse, (3) school violence prevention, conflict resolution, the prevention of and response to youth suicide and the identification and prevention of and response to bullying, as defined in section 10-222aa, LCO No.
5348 prevention of and response to bullying, as defined in section 10-222aa, except that (A) those boards of education that implement any evidence- based modelapproachthat isapprovedbytheDepartment ofEducation and is consistent with subsection (c) of section 10-145a, subsection (g) of section 10-233c and sections 1 and 3 of public act 08-160, shall not be required to provide in-service training on the identification and prevention of and response to bullying, and (B) such school violence prevention training shall be in a manner prescribed in a school security and safety plan, in accordance with the provisions of section 10-222n, (4) cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other emergency life saving procedures, (5) the requirements and obligations of a mandated reporter, (6) the detection and recognition of, and evidence-based structured literacy interventions for, students with dyslexia, as defined in section 10-3d, (7) culturally responsive pedagogy and practice, including, but not limited to, the video training module relating to implicit bias and anti-bias in the hiring process in accordance with the provisions of section 10-156hh, [and] (8) the principles and practices of social-emotional learning and restorative practices, (9) the laws governing the implementation of planning and placement team meetings and concerning plans pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended from time to time, (10) an annual update of the new state and federal policies concerning special education, recommendations and best practices, and (11) emergency response to students who experience a seizure in a school, including, but not limited to, the recognition of the signs and symptoms of seizures, the appropriate steps for seizure first aid, information about seizure action plans for students and, for those authorized to administer medication under section 10-212a, as amended by this act, the administration of seizure rescue medication or prescribed electrical stimulation using a Vagus Nerve Stimulator magnet.
2360 20 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 except that (A) those boards of education that implement any evidence- based modelapproachthat isapprovedbytheDepartment ofEducation and is consistent with subsection (c) of section 10-145a, subsection (g) of section 10-233c and sections 1 and 3 of public act 08-160, shall not be required to provide in-service training on the identification and prevention of and response to bullying, and (B) such school violence prevention training shall be in a manner prescribed in a school security and safety plan, in accordance with the provisions of section 10-222n, (4) cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other emergency life saving procedures, (5) the requirements and obligations of a mandated reporter, (6) the detection and recognition of, and evidence-based structured literacy interventions for, students with dyslexia, as defined in section 10-3d, (7) culturally responsive pedagogy and practice, including, but not limited to, the video training module relating to implicit bias and anti-bias in the hiring process in accordance with the provisions of section 10-156hh, [and] (8) the principles and practices of social-emotional learning and restorative practices, (9) the laws governing the implementation of planning and placement team meetings and concerning plans pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended from time to time, (10) an annual update of the new state and federal policies concerning special education, recommendations and best practices, and (11) emergency response to students who experience a seizure in a school, including, but not limited to, the recognition of the signs and symptoms of seizures, the appropriate steps for seizure first aid, information about seizure action plans for students and, for those authorized to administer medication under section 10-212a, as amended by this act, the administration of seizure rescue medication or prescribed electrical stimulation using a Vagus Nerve Stimulator magnet.
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Subsection (b) of section 10-221o of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective July 1, 2024):
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2360 21 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective July 1, 2024):
Such policy shall (1) permit such prevention or restriction (A) when a student poses a danger to the health or safety of other students or school personnel, or (B) when such prevention or restriction is limited to the period devoted to physical exercise that is the shortest in duration if there are two or more periods devotedto physical exercise ina schoolday, providedtheperiodoftime devotedto physicalexercise that such student may participate in during such school day is at least twenty minutes in duration, (2) only permit such prevention or restriction once during a school week, unless such student is a danger to the health or safety of other students or school personnel, (3) not include any provisions that such board determines are unreasonably restrictive or punitive, (4) distinguish between (A) discipline imposed prior to thestart ofsuchtime devotedto physicalexercise and discipline imposed during such time devoted to physical exercise, and (B) discipline that (i) prevents or otherwise restricts a student from participatinginsuchtimedevotedtophysicalexercisepriortosuchtime devoted to physical exercise, and (ii) methods used to redirect a student's behavior during such time devoted to physical exercise, and (5) not permit such prevention or restriction if a student does not complete such student's work on time or for such student's academic performance.
Such policy shall (1) permit such prevention or restriction (A) when a student poses a danger to the health or safety of other students or school personnel, or (B) when such prevention or restriction is limited to the period devoted to physical exercise that is the shortest in duration if there are two or more periods devotedto physical exercise ina schoolday, providedtheperiodoftime devotedto physicalexercise that such student may participate in during such school day is at least twenty minutes in duration, (2) only permit such prevention or restriction once during a school week, unless such student is a danger to the health or safety of other students or school personnel, (3) not include any provisions that such board determines are unreasonably restrictive or punitive, (4) distinguish between (A) discipline imposed prior to thestart ofsuchtime devotedto physicalexercise and discipline imposed during such time devoted to physical exercise, and (B) discipline that (i) prevents or otherwise restricts a student from participatinginsuchtimedevotedtophysicalexercisepriortosuch time devoted to physical exercise, and (ii) methods used to redirect a student's behavior during such time devoted to physical exercise, and (5) not permit such prevention or restriction if a student does not complete such student's work on time or for such student's academic performance.
For purposes of this section, "school employee" means (A) a teacher, substitute teacher, school administrator, school superintendent, guidance counselor, school counselor, psychologist, social worker, nurse, physician, [school paraprofessional] paraeducator or coach employed by a local or regional board of education or working LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-0534822 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
For purposes of this section, "school employee" means (A) a teacher, substitute teacher, school administrator, school superintendent, guidance counselor, school counselor, psychologist, social worker, nurse, physician, [school paraprofessional] paraeducator or coach employed by a local or regional board of education or working in a public elementary, middle or high school;
5348 in a public elementary, middle or high school;
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or (B) any other individual who, in the performance of his or her duties, has regular contact with students and who provides services to or on behalf of students enrolled in a public elementary, middle or high school, pursuant to a contract with the local or regional board of education.
2360 22 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 individual who, in the performance of his or her duties, has regular contact with students and who provides services to or on behalf of students enrolled in a public elementary, middle or high school, pursuant to a contract with the local or regional board of education.
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or (B) any other individual who, in the performance of his or her duties, has regular contact with students and who provides services to or on behalf of students enrolled in a public elementary, middle or high LCO No.
5348 or on behalf of students enrolled in a public elementary, middle or high school, pursuant to a contract with the local or regional board of education;
2360 23 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 school, pursuant to a contract with the local or regional board of education;
(e) (1) (A) Any school or school district identified as in need of improvement pursuant to subdivision (1) of subsection (b) of this section and requiring corrective action pursuant to the requirements of LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-05324 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
(e) (1) (A) Any school or school district identified as in need of improvement pursuant to subdivision (1) of subsection (b) of this section and requiring corrective action pursuant to the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, P.L.
5348 the No Child Left Behind Act, P.L.
107-110, shall be designated and LCO No.
107-110, shall be designated and listed as a low achieving school or school district and shall be subject to intensified supervision and direction by the State Board of Education.
2360 24 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 listed as a low achieving school or school district and shall be subject to intensified supervision and direction by the State Board of Education.
(F) require the local or regional board of education for the school or district to implement model curriculum, including, but not limited to, recommended textbooks, materials and supplies approved by the Department ofEducation;(G)identify schools for reconstitution,asmay be phased in by the commissioner, as state or local charter schools, schools established pursuant to section 10-74g, innovation schools LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-05325 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
(F) require the local or regional board of education for the school or district to implement model curriculum, including, but not limited to, recommended textbooks, materials and supplies approved by the Department ofEducation;(G)identify schools for reconstitution,asmay be phased in by the commissioner, as state or local charter schools, schools established pursuant to section 10-74g, innovation schools establishedpursuanttosection10-74h,orschoolsbasedonothermodels for school improvement, or for management by an entity other than the LCO No.
5348 establishedpursuanttosection10-74h,orschoolsbasedonothermodels for school improvement, or for management by an entity other than the local or regional board of education for the district in which the school is located;
2360 25 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 local or regional board of education for the district in which the school is located;
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(3) If a directive of the State Board of Education pursuant to subparagraph(C), (D), (E),(G)or (L)ofsubdivision(2)ofthis subsection LCO No.
5348 (3) If a directive of the State Board of Education pursuant to subparagraph(C), (D), (E),(G)or (L)ofsubdivision(2)ofthis subsection or a directive to implement a plan pursuant to subparagraph (H) of said subdivision (2) affects working conditions, such directive shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of sections 10-153a to 10- 153n, inclusive.
2360 26 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 or a directive to implement a plan pursuant to subparagraph (H) of said subdivision (2) affects working conditions, such directive shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of sections 10-153a to 10- 153n, inclusive.
After such evaluation, the commissioner may require that such school district or school provide full-day kindergarten classes, summer school, extended school day, weekend classes, tutorial assistance to its students or professional development LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-053427 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
After such evaluation, the commissioner may require that such school district or school provide full-day kindergarten classes, summer school, extended school day, weekend classes, tutorial assistance to its students or professional development to its administrators, principals, teachers and [paraprofessional teacher aides] paraeducators if (1) on any subpart of the mastery examination administered to students in grade three, pursuant to section 10-14n, LCO No.
5348 to its administrators, principals, teachers and [paraprofessional teacher aides] paraeducators if (1) on any subpart of the mastery examination administered to students in grade three, pursuant to section 10-14n, thirty per cent or more of the students in any subgroup, as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act, P.L.
2360 27 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 thirty per cent or more of the students in any subgroup, as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act, P.L.
Subsection (o) of section 10-236b of the 2024 supplement to the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-05348-28 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
Subsection (o) of section 10-236b of the 2024 supplement to the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective July 1, 2024):
5348 thereof (Effective July 1, 2024):
(o)(1)Eachlocalor regionalboardofeducationshallprovidetraining LCO No.
(o)(1)Eachlocalor regionalboardofeducationshallprovidetraining regarding the physical restraint and seclusion of students to the members of the crisis intervention team for each school in the district, identified pursuant to subdivision (2) of this subsection.
2360 28 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 regarding the physical restraint and seclusion of students to the members of the crisis intervention team for each school in the district, identified pursuant to subdivision (2) of this subsection.
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and (iv) monitoring methods topreventharmtoastudentwhoisphysicallyrestrainedorinseclusion.
5348 topreventharmtoastudentwhoisphysicallyrestrainedorinseclusion.
(2) For the school year commencing July 1, 2017, and each school year thereafter, each local and regional board of education shall require each school in the district to identify a crisis intervention team consisting of any teacher, as defined in section 10-144d, administrator, as defined in section 10-144e, [school paraprofessional] paraeducator or other school employee, as defined in section 10-222d, as amended by this act, designated by the school principal and who has direct contact with students.
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2360 29 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 (2) For the school year commencing July 1, 2017, and each school year thereafter, each local and regional board of education shall require each school in the district to identify a crisis intervention team consisting of any teacher, as defined in section 10-144d, administrator, as defined in section 10-144e, [school paraprofessional] paraeducator or other school employee, as defined in section 10-222d, as amended by this act, designated by the school principal and who has direct contact with students.
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(A) An overview of the relevant laws and regulations regarding the use of physical restraint and seclusion on students and the proper uses of physical restraint and seclusion.
5348 (A) An overview of the relevant laws and regulations regarding the use of physical restraint and seclusion on students and the proper uses of physical restraint and seclusion.
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For the school year commencing July 1, 2017, and annually thereafter, such overview shall be provided by the Department of Education, in a manner and form as prescribed by the Commissioner of Education;
2360 30 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 1, 2017, and annually thereafter, such overview shall be provided by the Department of Education, in a manner and form as prescribed by the Commissioner of Education;
Each member of the crisis intervention team shall be recertified in the use of physical LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-05331 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
Each member of the crisis intervention team shall be recertified in the use of physical restraint and seclusion pursuant to subparagraph (C) of subdivision (1) of this subsection or chapter 814e on an annual basis.
5348 restraint and seclusion pursuant to subparagraph (C) of subdivision (1) of this subsection or chapter 814e on an annual basis.
Each local and regional board of education shall maintain a list of the members of the LCO No.
Each local and regional board of education shall maintain a list of the members of the crisis intervention team for each school.
2360 31 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 crisis intervention team for each school.
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(1) The Commissioner of Aging and Disability Services shall provide, upon written request from any interested school district, the services of LCO No.
5348 (1) The Commissioner of Aging and Disability Services shall provide, upon written request from any interested school district, the services of teachers who instruct students who are visually impaired, based on the levels established in the individualized education or service plan.
2360 32 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 teachers who instruct students who are visually impaired, based on the levels established in the individualized education or service plan.
The Commissioner of Aging and Disability Services shall also make available resources, including, but not limited to, the braille and large print library, to allteachersofpublic andnonpublic schoolchildren.The commissioner may also provide vision-related professional development andtraining to allschooldistrictsandcover theactualcost for [paraprofessionals] paraeducators from school districts to participate in agency-sponsored braille training programs.
The Commissioner of Aging and Disability Services shall also make available resources, including, but not limited to, the braille and large print library, to allteachersofpublic andnonpublic schoolchildren.The commissioner may also provide vision-related professional development and training to allschooldistrictsandcover theactualcost for [paraprofessionals] paraeducators from school districts to participate in agency-sponsored braille training programs.
103- 3, and 29 CFR 825.112, as are provided to an employee who is a party to a marriage in which the other party is of the opposite sex of such employee, or (2) on or after the effective date of regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (f) of this section, a [school paraprofessional in an educational setting] paraeducator who has been employed in an educational setting for at least twelve months by such employer and for at least nine hundred fifty hours of service with such employer during the previous twelve-month period the same family and medical leave LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-05333 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
103- 3, and 29 CFR 825.112, as are provided to an employee who is a party to a marriage in which the other party is of the opposite sex of such employee, or (2) on or after the effective date of regulations adopted pursuant to subsection (f) of this section, a [school paraprofessional in an educational setting] paraeducator who has been employed in an educational setting for at least twelve months by such employer and for at least nine hundred fifty hours of service with such employer during the previous twelve-month period the same family and medical leave benefits provided under subdivision (1) of this subsection to an employee who has been employed for at least twelve months by such employer and for at least one thousand two hundred fifty hours of LCO No.
5348 benefits provided under subdivision (1) of this subsection to an employee who has been employed for at least twelve months by such employer and for at least one thousand two hundred fifty hours of service with such employer during the previous twelve-month period.
2360 33 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 service with such employer during the previous twelve-month period.
(f) The Labor Commissioner shall adopt regulations for the provision LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-05334 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
(f) The Labor Commissioner shall adopt regulations for the provision of family and medical leave benefits to [school paraprofessionals] paraeducators employed in an educational setting pursuant to this section.
5348 of family and medical leave benefits to [school paraprofessionals] paraeducators employed in an educational setting pursuant to this section.
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An unsuccessful attempt to make an initial report to the commissioner, or the commissioner's designee, on a weekend, holiday or after normal business hours shall not be construed as a violation of this section if reasonable attempts are made by a person required to LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-05335 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
An unsuccessful attempt to make an initial report to the commissioner, or the commissioner's designee, on a weekend, holiday or after normal business hours shall not be construed as a violation of this section if reasonable attempts are made by a person required to report under this subsection to reach the commissioner, or the commissioner's designee, as soon as practicable after the initial attempt.
5348 report under this subsection to reach the commissioner, or the commissioner's designee, as soon as practicable after the initial attempt.
Any person required to report under this subsection who fails to make such report shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars.
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2360 35 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 required to report under this subsection who fails to make such report shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars.
117-2, as amended from time to time, to each local or regional board of education, on a pro rata basisfor thenumber ofparaeducatorsemployedby suchboard,to cover the cost of providing professional development and in-service training LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-05336 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
117-2, as amended from time to time, to each local or regional board of education, on a pro rata basisfor thenumber ofparaeducatorsemployedby suchboard, to cover the cost of providing professional development and in-service training to paraeducators.
5348 to paraeducators.
(a) As used in this section:
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2360 36 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 (a) As used in this section:
(c) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, the Comptroller shall establish a program to provide a subsidy, from any funds appropriated for such purpose, to each local or regional board of education that provides coverage to paraeducators and their dependents under a health benefit plan or a partnership plan for such fiscal year or any LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-05337 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
(c) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, the Comptroller shall establish a program to provide a subsidy, from any funds appropriated for such purpose, to each local or regional board of education that provides coverage to paraeducators and their dependents under a health benefit plan or a partnership plan for such fiscal year or any portion thereof.
5348 portion thereof.
Such subsidy shall be (1) in an amount not more than ten per cent of the aggregate premium cost, inclusive of the employee and employer shares, paid by such board of education for coverage under such health benefit plan or partnership plan, divided by the LCO No.
Such subsidy shall be (1) in an amount not more than ten per cent of the aggregate premium cost, inclusive of the employee and employer shares, paid by such board of education for coverage under such health benefit plan or partnership plan, divided by the number of paraeducators employed by such board of education and enrolled in health coverage, and (2) used to offset the employee's share of such premium that is deducted from the payroll check of each paraeducator employed by such board of education during any pay period during such fiscal year.
2360 37 of 40 Raised Bill No.5348 number of paraeducators employed by such board of education and enrolled in health coverage, and (2) used to offset the employee's share of such premium that is deducted from the payroll check of each paraeducator employed by such board of education during any pay period during such fiscal year.
(NEW) (Effective July 1, 2024) Any collective bargaining agreement entered into, amended or extended on and after July 1, 2025, LCO {\\PRDFS1\HCOUSERS\BARRYJN\WS\2024HB-05338 of 40 R01-HB.docx } Substitute Bill No.
(NEW) (Effective July 1, 2024) Any collective bargaining agreement entered into, amended or extended on and after July 1, 2025, between a local or regional board of education and the representatives of the exclusive bargaining unit for paraeducators shall establish a minimum salary for a full-time paraeducator that is not less than forty- five thousand dollars annually.
5348 between a local or regional board of education and the representatives of the exclusive bargaining unit for paraeducators shall establish a minimum salary for a full-time paraeducator that is not less than forty- five thousand dollars annually.
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(NEW) (Effective July 1, 2024) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and annually thereafter, the Office of Policy and Management shall create an independent appropriation for the purposes of providing aparaeducatorsalaryenhancement subsidytolocalandregional boards of education.
(NEW) (Effective July 1, 2024) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and annually thereafter, the Office of Policy and Management shall create an independent appropriation for the purposes of providing aparaeducatorsalaryenhancement subsidytolocalandregionalboards of education.
(NEW) (Effective from July 1, 2024) (a) Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes, each local and regional board of education shall pay for each paraeducator employed by such board the full employee contribution required pursuant to the municipal employees' retirement system or any other retirement system in which such board participates, provided such payment shall not exceed the amount of the full employee contribution required pursuant to the municipal employees' retirement system.
(b)The Comptrollershallannually pay toeachlocalorregionalboard of education not less than fifty per cent of the cost to such board for the payment of the employee contribution for retirement benefits pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.
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(Effective from passage) This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections:
5348 This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections:
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To (1) specify the duties and qualifications of paraeducators, (2) change references to "paraprofessional" to "paraeducator", (3) require the Department of Economic and Community Development to distribute ARPA funds allocated to the department for paraeducator professional development, (4) extend the health savings account subsidy program to the next fiscal year, (5) require the Comptroller to (A) establish a premium subsidy program for paraeducators who are covered by a health benefit plan that is not a high deductible health plan, and (B) conduct a cost-benefit analysis of boards of education providing coverage through a partnership plan, (6) establish a minimum salary for paraeducators, (7) require the Office of Policy and Management to pay the difference between the current and required minimum salary for paraeducators, and (8) repeal a program to provide a stipend to paraeducators to purchase a qualified health plan through the Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange.
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  1. FAV. CHG. OF REF., SEN. TO COMM. ON Appropriations

  2. FAV. CHG. OF REF. HOUSE TO COMM. ON Appropriations

  3. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  4. FILED WITH LCO

  5. Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference APP

  6. PUBLIC HEARING 0306

  7. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Education

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Who sponsors HB 5348?
HB 5348 is sponsored by Jan Hochadel (Democratic), Gary A. Winfield (Democratic), Susan M. Johnson (Democratic), Kadeem Roberts (Democratic), Josh Elliott (Democratic), Robyn A. Porter, Henry J. Genga (Democratic), Juan R. Candelaria (Democratic), Jason Doucette (Democratic), Jaime S. Foster (Democratic), MD Rahman (Democratic), Anthony L. Nolan (Democratic), Frank Smith (Democratic), Christopher Poulos (Democratic), Robin E. Comey (Democratic), and Bobby G. Gibson (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 5348?
This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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