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SB 375

AN ACT CONCERNING SCHOOL MAPPING DATA SERVICES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Cicarella and 6 co-sponsors

Connecticut must create statewide digital school mapping databases with facility and location information to support emergency response, planning, and state policy decisions.

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Bill Summary · SB 375

Legislative bill overview

SB 375 establishes a requirement for Connecticut to develop and maintain school mapping data services—essentially comprehensive digital maps and location databases of all public schools. The bill directs the state to collect, standardize, and make available detailed information about school facilities, boundaries, and infrastructure for use by various state agencies and potentially the public.

Why is this important

Accurate school mapping data supports emergency response coordination, allows better planning for facility improvements and resource allocation, and can help identify educational equity issues across districts. This information is particularly valuable for emergency services during crises and for state-level policy decisions regarding school infrastructure and student demographics.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and Implementation: Developing and maintaining comprehensive statewide mapping data requires significant initial investment and ongoing funding, raising questions about whether resources should be prioritized elsewhere in education budgets
  • Data Privacy Concerns: Detailed school facility maps combined with student or enrollment data could raise security and privacy issues that need careful safeguards
  • Interagency Coordination: The bill requires multiple agencies to collaborate and share data, which can be administratively complex and may create disputes over data ownership and access standards

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

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