Sec. 10-21o. Model program for paraeducator training for high school students.

(b) A local or regional board of education may adopt the model program for paraeducator training developed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section for students in grades nine to twelve, inclusive. Not later than one year after adopting such program, and annually thereafter, such board of education shall submit a report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a , to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to education. Such report shall include, but not be limited to, the number of students who (1) participated and completed such program by grade, and (2) found employment as a paraeducator after graduation from high school.