The proposed bill, sHB5328, establishes an 18-member Working Group to Address Anti-Muslim and Anti-Arab Racism in Schools, aimed at developing guidance and resources to combat racism affecting students, families, educators, and school personnel. The group will create recommendations for school district policies to enhance safety, provide training for educators on anti-Muslim and anti-Arab racism, and assist in developing curriculum materials related to Islamic and Arab studies, as well as genocide education. The working group is required to report its findings and any legislative recommendations to the Education Committee by January 1, 2027. The bill introduces new legal language to establish this working group while making no deletions from existing law.

The composition of the working group includes members appointed by various legislative leaders, including representatives from educational and community organizations, ensuring a diverse range of expertise. Notably, the bill specifies qualifications for the appointed members, emphasizing expertise in public school curricula and experience in addressing anti-Muslim and anti-Arab sentiments. The House speaker and Senate president pro tempore will each select a co-chairperson from the group, which must convene within 60 days of the bill's passage. The bill does not impose any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, reflecting a commitment to fostering an inclusive educational environment in Connecticut schools.