State • Connecticut
HB 5259: AN ACT CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH.
M.D. RahmanEnacted
HB 5259 status: Enacted — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (updated Jun 4, 2026).
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What this bill does
Overall score
Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100
Bill summary
OfficialAN ACT CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH.. Currently in House.
Key analysis
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis
Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Increases educational stability for youth potentially reducing long-term public assistance costs
Risks
- May impose administrative compliance costs on local boards of education
Society
Positive Outlook
85%
Benefits
- Ensures consistent educational access for homeless youth
- Reduces institutional barriers to student enrollment and record portability
Risks
- Relies on local implementation effectiveness to ensure real-world success
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Warning
Actual policy outcomes depend on state-level implementation and local school district compliance
Limitation
Analysis is based solely on the OpenStates summary
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Where it stands
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CompleteEnacted
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