Senate Bill No. 1346 mandates that each local and regional board of education must post all approved curriculum on their respective websites. This requirement is an addition to the existing obligation for boards to make curriculum and associated materials available in compliance with the federal Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), which grants parents and guardians the right to inspect instructional materials used in their children's education. The bill repeals the previous language in subsection (e) of section 10-220 of the general statutes and replaces it with new provisions that specify the posting of approved curriculum online.
The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and is expected to have no fiscal impact on local or regional school districts, as it is anticipated that they will be able to fulfill this requirement using existing resources. The Education Committee has reported favorably on the bill, indicating broad support for the initiative to enhance transparency in educational materials available to parents and guardians.