During its 2025 regular legislative session, the Connecticut General Assembly made a number of changes to how the State funds special education, including the creation of a new formulaic grant to support special education services.
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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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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Understanding how public school districts are spending education dollars is essential for ensuring Connecticut’s investments in K-12 education are transparent, equitable, and effective. This analysis explores how spending has changed over the last five years, breaks down expenditures by function and object, and highlights key trends in spending for special education services.
One in six children in Connecticut is food insecure and uncertain about where their next meal will come from. This briefing offers a high-level overview of school meal programs by examining the current state of these programs in Connecticut, how proposed federal policy changes might impact the state, and what proposals are being considered by the state legislature to invest in these programs.
Although primarily a state and local responsibility, the federal government has significant governing roles and responsibilities when it comes to K-12 education. This frequently asked questions document provides an overview of the federal government’s role in K-12 education and explains how the policies, programs, and funding under the purview of the U.S. Department of Education impact Connecticut’s students, families, and schools.