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CT SB00044
An Act Protecting A Parent's Rights To Opt Their Children Out Of Education Courses Or Classes Provided By The School District.
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To allow parents to meaningfully participate in the education process by ensuring that parents remain the ultimate authority in what their children are being taught in school.
AI Summary
This bill proposes an amendment to title 10 of the general statutes that would require local and regional school boards to provide parents with the option to withdraw their children from any school course or class without needing to provide a specific reason or explanation, with the exception of courses that are mandated by state law. The legislation aims to enhance parental involvement in education by giving parents more control over their children's educational experience and ensuring they have the ultimate authority in determining what their children are taught in school. By allowing parents to opt their children out of specific courses or classes at their discretion, the bill seeks to empower parents to make educational choices that align with their personal values, beliefs, or preferences while still maintaining the requirement that students complete all statutorily mandated courses.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Anne Dauphinais (R)*,
Gale Mastrofrancesco (R)*,
Rob Sampson (R)*,
Mark Anderson (R),
Craig Fishbein (R),
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Education (on 01/08/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00044&which_year=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/S/PDF/2025SB-00044-R00-SB.PDF |
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