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We've published hundreds of reports and analyses covering a variety of issues in education funding and state finance policy, and we're always working on new research reports. Browse through all of our reports and publications using the keyword search below, or search by a specific category using the drop-down menu below the Featured post.

Budget Snapshot: K-12 Education Funding in Adopted State Budget, FYs 2026-27

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State Capitol building of Connecticut

On June 3, 2025, the Connecticut General Assembly adopted a new biennial state budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This nonpartisan analysis details changes to state education funding in the budget, and provides a brief overview of the general fiscal outlook of the state budget and economy.

Education Funding Snapshot - Adopted Budget for FYs 2026 and 2027 Interactive Community Impact Tool - Adopted Budget for FYs 2026 and 2027
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Education Funding State Budget

K-12 Education Funding in President Trump's FY 2026 Budget Request

President Trump's budget request proposes to decrease funding for the U.S. Department of Education by $12 billion, or 15%. This analysis and overview examine the president’s budget request for K-12 education and its potential effects on Connecticut students and schools.

Analysis: K-12 Education Funding in President Trump's FY 2026 Budget Request K-12 Education Funding in President Trump's FY 2026 Initial Budget Request
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Education Funding

Bill Analysis for Public Act 25-67: An Act Concerning the Quality and Delivery of Special Education Services in Connecticut

Public Act 25-67 contains provisions designed to enhance oversight and increase funding for special education services in Connecticut, with the goal of promoting greater consistency and quality in the provision of services to students with disabilities across Connecticut. This analysis details the changes to special education funding and policies contained in Public Act 25-67 and their impact on students and schools.

Bill Analysis - Public Act 25-67
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Education Funding Special Education

Funding by Public School Type for FYs 2026 and 2027

These documents provide more information about funding for different public school types under the biennial state budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Included in each document is an overview of funding from the previous year and details on how funding will be allocated in FYs 2026 and 2027.

BOE Magnet School Funding for FYs 2026 and 2027 AgriScience Program Funding for FYs 2026 and 2027 RESC Magnet School Funding for FYs 2026 and 2027 State Charter School Funding for FYs 2026 and 2027
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Education Funding Funding Formulas Schools of Choice

Budget Snapshot: K-12 Education Funding in Adopted State Budget, FYs 2026-27

On June 3, 2025, the Connecticut General Assembly adopted a new biennial state budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This nonpartisan analysis details changes to state education funding in the budget, and provides a brief overview of the general fiscal outlook of the state budget and economy.

Education Funding Snapshot - Adopted Budget for FYs 2026 and 2027 Interactive Community Impact Tool - Adopted Budget for FYs 2026 and 2027
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Education Funding State Budget