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Connecticut child-safety laws

Child-abuse reporting and school bullying laws in Connecticut, explained in plain language with links to official sources.

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Child protection

Child abuse & neglect reporting

Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 17a-101a–101c

Mandated reporters must make an oral or electronic report as soon as practicable, no later than 12 hours after reasonable cause to suspect abuse, neglect, or imminent risk of serious harm. The linked chapter also contains the follow-up reporting requirements.

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School safety

School bullying & cyberbullying

Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 10-222aa, 10-222hh

Connecticut’s school-climate framework defines bullying as unwanted aggressive behavior involving a real or perceived power imbalance and requires school-climate improvement plans. The current chapter replaces older references to § 10-222d, which was repealed effective July 1, 2025.

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No verified upcoming dates are published here for Connecticut yet. Check the official legislature calendar for current hearings and deadlines.

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