AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN EDUCATION OMBUDSMAN.

SB 873 establishes an education ombudsman position within Connecticut's state government to serve as a neutral, independent resource for resolving education-related concerns. The bill creates this office under Title 10 of Connecticut's general statutes, directly affecting students, families, and school districts seeking assistance with educational issues. It does not alter existing education policies but provides a formal channel for addressing complaints and facilitating resolution. This procedural bill focuses solely on creating the ombudsman role, with no substantive policy changes detailed.