While Connecticut ranks among states with the highest levels of education spending, most of that does not derive from the state itself but from municipal budgets.
Some lawmakers are raising concerns about oversight of public school funding and said they plan to push for several education reforms after an investigation about a Hartford student who alleges she graduated without the ability to read or write.
The School and State Finance Project released the following statement supporting the 119K Commission's plan and its focus on ensuring equitable education funding for all Connecticut students.
With the expiration of federal emergency education funds from the pandemic, urban districts across the state are facing large budget deficits, including NHPS. This shortfall is exacerbated by long-standing inequities in the distribution of property tax revenue in the state.
The School and State Finance Project released the following statement from Executive Director Lisa Hammersley thanking Rep. Jeff Currey for his service and commitment to Connecticut and its students.
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