Bill > SB00585

This bill proposes two key changes to Connecticut education statutes. First, it requires local and regional school boards to publish their complete curriculum and course materials for each grade level on their websites before the start of each school year, making this information easily accessible to parents and guardians. Second, the bill prohibits the teaching of what it terms "biased political ideology" to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. If a teacher is found to be teaching such ideology, they may face disciplinary action, and parents or guardians are granted the right to file a lawsuit in Superior Court if they believe this prohibition has been violated. The bill aims to increase parental involvement in education and prevent what the lawmakers consider to be politically biased instruction in schools. However, the bill does not explicitly define what constitutes "biased political ideology," which could potentially lead to varying interpretations and legal challenges. The proposed changes are intended to give parents more transparency into school curricula and ensure that classroom instruction remains focused on core academic content rather than what the bill's sponsors view as potentially controversial political perspectives.

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