The proposed Bill No. 882 aims to enhance transparency regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training materials used by local and regional boards of education. The bill mandates that these boards make specific information readily available on their websites, including all training materials for staff and faculty related to nondiscrimination, diversity, equity, inclusion, race, ethnicity, sex, or bias. Additionally, it requires the publication of instructional or curriculum materials that focus on these topics, as well as any procedures for documenting, reviewing, or approving such materials. This information must be accessible before the training or instruction begins or within seven days after it occurs, and it should remain available for at least five years.

The bill emphasizes the importance of providing parents and students with reasonable access to review DEI training and instructional materials. By implementing these requirements, the legislation seeks to ensure that educational institutions maintain a level of transparency regarding their DEI initiatives, thereby fostering an informed community. The proposed changes to title 10 of the general statutes include the insertion of new requirements for accessibility and documentation of training materials, while no deletions from current law are specified in the text.