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HB 5875

AN ACT CONCERNING SECTION 504 PLANS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Patrick Biggins and 1 co-sponsor

HB 5875 modifies Connecticut's Section 504 Plan procedures for students with disabilities, potentially expanding or clarifying school accommodation requirements and protections.

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Bill Summary · HB 5875

Legislative bill overview

HB 5875 modifies Connecticut's requirements and procedures for Section 504 Plans, which are accessibility accommodations required under federal civil rights law for students with disabilities. The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available information, but it concerns how schools develop, implement, or manage these accommodation plans for eligible students.

Why is this important

Section 504 Plans directly affect thousands of Connecticut students with disabilities by determining what accommodations they receive to access education equally. Changes to state-level procedures can impact school compliance, student outcomes, and the resources schools must dedicate to disability services.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden: Schools may argue that additional requirements increase administrative costs and complexity, while advocates may counter that stronger protections are necessary
  • Scope of accommodations: Disputes may arise over which disabilities qualify and what level of accommodations schools must provide
  • Timeline and procedural changes: Modifications to plan development timelines or approval processes could affect how quickly students receive needed services

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

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