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A 656

Relates to special day schools and the instruction of school delinquents

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Phil Steck

Summary of Legislative Bill A 656 OverviewBill Number: A 656 Title: Relates to special day schools and the instruction of school delinquentsStatus: REFERRED TO EDUCATIONIntroduced

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Bill Summary · A 656

Summary of Legislative Bill A 656

Overview

Bill Number: A 656
Title: Relates to special day schools and the instruction of school delinquents
Status: REFERRED TO EDUCATION
Introduced: January 08, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of this bill is to establish a new system of "special day schools" to provide targeted educational and behavioral support for students who have been identified as school delinquents. The intent is to address the needs of this student population more effectively and help them get back on track academically and socially.

Key Provisions

  • Requires the state department of education to develop standards and curriculum for special day schools
  • Mandates that all school districts establish at least one special day school to serve delinquent students within their jurisdiction
  • Specifies that special day schools must provide smaller class sizes, individualized instruction, counseling services, and a focus on social-emotional learning
  • Allocates $50 million in annual funding to support the operation of special day schools statewide
  • Requires school districts to refer students with chronic behavioral issues or truancy to the special day school program
  • Grants special day school administrators the authority to suspend or expel students for serious disciplinary infractions

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill would primarily impact two groups:

  1. School delinquent students: These students would be required to attend the special day schools, which aim to provide them with more personalized support and interventions to address the root causes of their behavioral and academic challenges.

  2. School districts: Districts would be mandated to establish and operate special day schools, which would require additional funding, staffing, and administrative oversight. This could strain district resources, especially for smaller or under-resourced school systems.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

Bill A 656 has been referred to the state legislature's Education Committee for further review and consideration. If approved by the committee, the bill would then proceed to a full floor vote in the state assembly. Given the significant policy changes and funding implications, the bill may face scrutiny and potential amendments before reaching the governor's desk for final approval.

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

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