AN ACT EXPANDING THE AGE OF ELIGIBILITY FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR A CHILD EXPERIENCING DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY.

HB 5257 amends state law to expand eligibility for special education services to children experiencing developmental delay from age five to age nine. This change directly affects young children with developmental delays who previously lost access to services at age five, allowing them to receive support through age nine. The key provision modifies Section 10-76a of the general statutes to extend the age limit, ensuring earlier and continued access to educational support. The bill aims to provide more time for early intervention and developmentally appropriate learning.