Democrats are capping in-person & remote testimony at midnight!

This bill (H.B. 5468) proposes several new requirements for parents who choose alternatives to public school. Among other things, the proposal would require parents withdrawing a child from public school, for whatever reason, to appear in person at their local district office, sign new forms declaring their educational choice, and provide proof of enrollment in a nonpublic school.

For families providing equivalent instruction (homeschooling), the bill would also require annual filings with the school district and, beginning in the 2028–29 school year, require parents to demonstrate their child’s academic progress through a portfolio review, standardized testing, or other methods.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions requiring school districts to contact the Connecticut Department of Children and Families to review certain records when a student is withdrawn.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING:

Wed., March 11, 10:00 a.m.

See the bill:

https://cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&which_year=2026&bill_num=5468

Testify in person or remotely (Deadline, Tues., 3/10, 3 p.m.):

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pdXkzrx7Q4Okm42NSRVShg

Submit written testimony (Choose March 11, H.B. 5468):

https://www.cga.ct.gov/.../CGAtestimonysubmission.aspx...