HB 5324 Connecticut House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATION MANDATE RELIEF.

HB 5324 repeals several existing education-related mandates in Connecticut. It removes requirements for schools to implement human trafficking training for staff (previously mandated for educators, law enforcement, and healthcare workers), mandates for school composting of organic waste, and a rule allowing school districts to exclude certain insurance losses from budget calculations. The bill directly affects public and nonpublic schools, district administrators, and school personnel who previously had to comply with these specific requirements. This legislation aims to reduce administrative burdens by eliminating these statutory obligations, effective July 1, 2026.

Issues: ✗ Education

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action Apr 29, 2026

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What changed between versions

Raised Bill → ED Joint Favorable Substitute · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from a 'Raised Bill' to a 'Substitute Bill' with significant substantive changes. The most important addition is the creation of a new 'Education Mandate Review Advisory Council' to analyze and report on the cost and impact of state education mandates on local school districts. Additionally, the bill expanded the list of professionals required to complete specific training to include employees of local and regional boards of education who have contact with students.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include a new advisory council for reviewing education mandates and broadened the eligibility for mandatory training to cover more school district employees.

REQUIREMENT

Established a new 'Education Mandate Review Advisory Council' to advise the legislature on the cost and impact of existing education mandates and recommend repeals or amendments.

Added local and regional board of education employees who have contact with students to the list of individuals required to complete specific educational training programs.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill type from 'Raised Bill' to 'Substitute Bill' and updated the page count from 3 to 6 pages, reflecting the addition of new content.

ENFORCEMENT

Replaced a repealer section that removed multiple statutes with a new section that repeals one specific statute and substitutes it with the text establishing the new council.

Floor votes · House Apr 28, 2026

How they voted

141–4

Passed · 5 other

Total votes 150

Apr 28, 2026

D Democratic101

93 Yea 4 Nay 4

92% Yea

R Republican49

48 Yea 1

97% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

Apr 28, 2026

Lower · Passed

HOUSE PASSED

lower

Mar 16, 2026

Lower · Passed

Joint Favorable Substitute

lower

Feb 26, 2026

Committee

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Education

lower

25 primary · 0 co-sponsors