On April 22, 2025, the Connecticut General Assembly's Appropriations Committee introduced and passed its recommended state budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This nonpartisan analysis details these changes to state education funding in the Appropriations Committee's budget, and provides a brief overview of the general fiscal outlook of the state budget and economy.
On April 22, 2025, the Connecticut General Assembly's Appropriations Committee introduced and passed its recommended state budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This nonpartisan analysis details these changes to state education funding in the Appropriations Committee's budget, and provides a brief overview of the general fiscal outlook of the state budget and economy.
Connecticut cities and towns receiving Municipal Revenue Sharing grants are currently subject to a municipal spending cap, which limits how much they can increase their expenditures year-over-year. If a municipality exceeds the spending cap, it is subject to a reduction in its Municipal Revenue Sharing grant. This FAQ document discusses the municipal spending cap and its impact on Municipal Revenue Sharing grants.
Consensus revenue estimates play a key role in both the execution of the state’s budget as well as the state budget development process. This frequently asked questions document provides an overview of Connecticut’s consensus revenue estimates, when and how they are issued, their role in the state budget process, and possible expectations for the latest revised estimates scheduled to be released at the end of April 2025.
As the cost of educating students continues to increase, some states have modified their education funding formulas to adjust for inflation. This document provide an overview of the current inflationary increases in state school funding formulas, and what this means for Connecticut.
There are a variety of types of public schools of choice in Connecticut, including magnet schools, career and technical high schools, vocational agricultural centers, and charter schools. Connecticut also has two additional school choice arrangements that are not as common: designated high schools and endowed academies. This policy briefing discusses both of these options and how they are a part of Connecticut’s public education landscape.