Directs the commissioner of education to create a pilot program to improve social and emotional learning in schools.

The bill directs the commissioner of education to establish a pilot program aimed at improving social and emotional learning. Each school system or district must participate by implementing the program in at least one school within twelve months. The program must be administered through a contract with community-based organizations that use a curriculum with specific characteristics. The department of education will evaluate the pilot program and submit a final report by July 15, 2029. The act will expire on August 1, 2029.

Directs the commissioner of education to create a pilot program to improve social and emotional learning in schools.

The bill directs the commissioner of education to establish a pilot program aimed at improving social and emotional learning. Each school system or district must participate by implementing the program in at least one school within twelve months. The program must be administered through a contract with community-based organizations that use a curriculum with specific characteristics. The department of education will evaluate the pilot program and submit a final report by July 15, 2029. The act will expire on August 1, 2029.