Proposed Bill No. 5883 aims to amend title 10 of the general statutes to enhance the implementation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) framework within the education system. The bill mandates the Department of Education and local and regional boards of education to utilize the WSCC domains to create a comprehensive mapping of relevant policies. This mapping process will help identify strengths, overlaps, and gaps in current policies, evaluate the effectiveness of existing initiatives, and promote the cessation of any duplicative or outdated policies. Additionally, the bill seeks to broaden the definition of "wellness" to encompass the whole child, designate coordinators for wellness teams, and expand the membership of these teams to ensure diverse representation.

The proposed legislation does not include any deletions from current law but introduces several key insertions aimed at improving school wellness initiatives. These include the establishment of district and school coordinators for wellness teams, the evaluation of policy effectiveness, and the expansion of wellness team membership. Overall, the bill is designed to foster a more integrated and effective approach to student wellness in schools, aligning with the CDC's comprehensive framework.