CGS § 10-222t. Administration of social-emotional learning assessment.

(a) For the school year commencing July 1, 2021, and each school year thereafter, the Department of Education may provide to and assist local and regional boards of education in administering a social-emotional learning assessment to students pursuant to subsection (b) of this section.

(b) For the school year commencing July 1, 2021, and each school year thereafter, a local or regional board of education may administer a social-emotional learning assessment to students. A board may use (1) the social-emotional learning assessment provided by the Department of Education pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, or (2) another social-emotional learning assessment or mental health and resiliency screening.

(c) The parent or guardian of a student shall receive prior written notice of any social-emotional learning assessment or mental health and resiliency screening described in subdivision (2) of subsection (b) of this section that is to be administered pursuant to subsection (b) of this section. No student shall complete such assessment or screening unless such parent or guardian provides permission for such student to complete such assessment or screening.