§ 10-74q — Training programs for transition coordinators, educators and paraeducators.

(a) Not later than July 1, 2024, the Department of Education, in consultation with the Departments of Developmental Services and Aging and Disability Services and the regional educational service centers, shall develop a training program for transition coordinators, educators and paraeducators. Such training program shall comply with the minimum standards established by the State-wide Transition Services Coordinator pursuant to section 10-74o. (b) Each regional educational service center shall provide the training program developed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section at no cost to transition coordinators, educators and paraeducators who provide transition services and any other educators or school staff interested in becoming a transition coordinator or providing transition services.

Legislative History

(P.A. 23-137, S. 30; P.A. 24-41, S. 21.) History: P.A. 23-137 effective June 27, 2023; P.A. 24-41 replaced “school paraprofessionals” with “paraeducators”, effective July 1, 2024.