WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

SB 424

AN ACT CONCERNING OVERSIGHT OF PLANS PURSUANT TO SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AND SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS IN THE STATE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Robin Comey and 4 co-sponsors

SB 424 creates Connecticut state oversight of Section 504 plans and special education to ensure consistent implementation of disability accommodations across school districts.

IMMEDIATE TRANSMITTAL TO COMM. ON Appropriations
#assessments #boardsofeducation #complaint #discriminatorypublicaccommodationspractices #educationdepartment #electronicdata #electronicgovernmentinformation #hearings #ombudsman #reports #serviceanimals #specialeducation #students #subpoenas #violations #witnesses #counselors #disabledchildren #discrimination #learningdisabilities #medicaid #plans #schooldistricts #schools #socialservices #departmentof #socialworkers #workforcestrategy #officeof
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · SB 424

Legislative bill overview

SB 424 establishes state-level oversight mechanisms for Section 504 plans and special education services in Connecticut schools. The bill creates accountability structures to ensure districts are properly implementing accommodations for students with disabilities under federal law.

Why is this important

Section 504 plans and IEPs affect hundreds of thousands of students nationwide. Many parents and advocates report inconsistent implementation across districts, with some students not receiving required accommodations. State oversight could identify compliance gaps, improve equity in services, and provide families with recourse when districts fall short.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden vs. compliance: School districts may argue new oversight requirements increase costs and bureaucratic load, while advocates counter that compliance with existing federal law shouldn't require a separate enforcement mechanism
  • State vs. federal authority: Clarity needed on how Connecticut's oversight interacts with existing federal monitoring by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights
  • Resource allocation: Whether the state will fund additional staffing for oversight activities or place unfunded mandates on district budgets

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.