The proposed General Assembly Raised Bill No. 311 seeks to improve outcomes for disconnected youth and reform school disciplinary actions. It mandates that the executive board of P20 WIN share data on youth outcomes in Hartford with a nonprofit organization starting January 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, fostering collaboration among stakeholders to enhance youth support. The bill also revises existing laws on school suspensions, allowing local education boards to suspend students for disruptive conduct while establishing specific criteria for what constitutes "seriously disruptive" behavior. The maximum suspension duration is reduced from fifty to forty-five days, with a focus on providing trauma-informed services for younger students and limiting out-of-school suspensions for preschool to grade two students to five school days, while those in grades three to twelve are capped at ten school days.

Additionally, the bill introduces a Disconnected Youth Investment Grant program, effective July 1, 2026, to support community organizations that help youth re-engage with education and employment through services like mentorship and case management. Schools are required to align with behavioral intervention plans upon a student's return from suspension, and the definition of "violent behavior" is clarified to include intentional actions causing physical injury. Overall, Raised Bill No. 311 aims to enhance educational support for at-risk youth while ensuring that disciplinary measures are effectively managed and focused on rehabilitation.