A student-led reform initiative
Every student deserves a second bell.
We help Connecticut high schools welcome students back after medical or behavioral-health treatment through research, practical guidance, and policy reform.
Our mission
Coming back shouldn't mean falling behind.
Second Bell started because returning to school after a hospitalization or intensive treatment is often handled ad hoc — different in every building, and sometimes not at all.
We believe every Connecticut student deserves a clear, compassionate, consistent path back to the classroom.
Find out more →We are pro-student.
Second Bell researches current practice, builds tools schools can use tomorrow, and advocates for district and state guidance.
5+
School days absent that define a reentry
200+
CT high schools we aim to survey
5–7
Minutes to complete our survey
1
Goal: a clear, statewide reentry standard
Infographics
How reentry works
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Absence & treatment
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Reentry meeting
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Plan & accommodations
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Gradual return
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Ongoing check-ins
Featured
From the blog
What is school reentry, and why does it matter?
Coming back to school after treatment is its own transition. Here's what reentry means and why it deserves a plan.
Nov 3, 2026
What should a good reentry meeting include?
A short, well-run meeting can set the tone for a student's entire return. A simple checklist.
Nov 3, 2026
504 plans, IEPs, and temporary accommodations: what returning students should know
Not every returning student needs a formal plan — but everyone should know their options.
Nov 3, 2026
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