HB05002

An Act Concerning Education Funding, Special Education And Early Childhood Programs.

Introduced·2/26/26

Connecticut HB05002 revises education funding, special education, and early childhood programs.

Connecticut HB05002 amends education funding, special education, and early childhood programs. It sets tuition rates for interdistrict magnet schools and preschool programs, with caps based on prior fiscal year rates. It also modifies grants for state charter schools and regional agricultural science and technology centers. Additionally, it updates the definition of "foundation" and "total need students" and revises provisions for special education funding and Early Start CT programs. The bill includes effective dates for various sections, mostly set for July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

48 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 4

12:00 AM

Education Public Hearing

History

Apr 14

House

Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 14

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 14

House

No New File by Committee on Appropriations