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Board adopts Work‑Study policy; district confirms special‑education participation allowed

New London Board of Education · April 27, 2026
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Summary

The New London Board of Education adopted Policy 5113.13 (Work‑Study Student Employment/Work‑Release) on April 27. Executive Director Carrie Rivera confirmed the policy does not prevent special‑education students aged 18–22 from participating.

The New London Board of Education voted to adopt Policy 5113.13 (Work‑Study Student Employment/Work‑Release) on its second and final reading at the April 27 meeting.

Susan Hambey moved the adoption, seconded by Scott Garbini; the board recorded the motion as carried 6‑0. Hambey asked whether language in the policy would exclude special‑education students enrolled in transitional programs aged 18–22 from participation. Executive Director Carrie Rivera answered, "this would not prevent special education students from participating." The minutes record the clarification as part of the discussion before the vote.

The adopted policy will govern student employment and work‑release; the meeting record does not specify implementation dates or program details beyond the policy adoption.