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HB 7076 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT PROVIDING EDUCATION MANDATE RELIEF.

HB 7076 modifies education laws to provide "mandate relief" primarily for students with special education needs. It extends the age for special education services from 21 to 22 (or until high school graduation, whichever comes first) and requires schools to begin transition planning two years before a student’s expected exit from school. The bill also updates school admission rules to allow early entry for children under five with parental request and developmental assessment. These changes directly affect public schools, students with special needs, and their families by streamlining transitions to adult services. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends special education services to age 22 and mandates transition planning, enhancing support for students with disabilities and improving early access for young children.92% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 Last action Apr 9, 2025
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Raised Bill → ED Joint Favorable Substitute · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to change its title from 'Raised Bill' to 'Substitute Bill' and update the effective date for several provisions from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. The changes also add specific procedural requirements for early school admission assessments and clarify the process for transferring special education services upon graduation.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on Connecticut's public education system, specifically early admission policies for five-year-olds and special education transition planning, but the effective dates for implementation have been extended by one year.
TIMELINE

The effective date for several sections was changed from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, delaying implementation of new requirements by one year.

REQUIREMENT

New requirements were added for early school admission, mandating that parents submit written requests and that principals conduct developmental assessments with certified staff before admitting children early.

The age threshold in the planning and placement team meeting requirements was changed from twenty-two to twenty-one years of age for transition planning purposes.

TECHNICAL

The bill title was changed from 'Raised Bill No. 7076' to 'Substitute Bill No. 7076' to reflect its status as a joint substitute version.

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Total actions
9
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Education
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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