HB 5259·CT·house
AN ACT CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH.
Signed into LawFiled Feb 19, 2026
Sponsor: M.D. Rahman (D)
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SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
Jun 4, 2026
Summary
The bill requires every local and regional school board in Connecticut to provide educational services to homeless children and youth in line with federal law. It guarantees a hearing if a student is denied enrollment based on residency and gives unaccompanied homeless youth access to their educational and medical records. The law takes effect on October 1, 2026.
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