This policy briefing details the current mismatch between student learning needs and per-student spending in Connecticut’s local and regional public school districts, and examines some of the factors that contribute to this mismatch.
Public Act 25-93 contains a variety of provisions designed to strengthen special education services, expand early childhood programming, revise reporting requirements, and improve student discipline and oversight. This analysis details the changes to education funding and policies contained in Public Act 25-93 and the impact of these changes on students, school districts, and the state.
During the 2025 legislative session, the Connecticut General Assembly passed a bonding bill that contained several policy changes affecting school construction and capital projects.
President Trump's budget request proposes to decrease funding for the U.S. Department of Education by $12 billion, or 15%. These resources examine the president’s budget request for K-12 education, how it compares to House and Senate proposals, and the potential effects of these proposals 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
Comparison of Senate and Trump FY 2026 Budget Proposals
Comparison of K-12 Education Funding in Federal Spending Proposals for FY 2026
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On June 30, 2025, President Donald Trump's administration announced it was withholding over $6.8 billion in federal K-12 education funding for the 2025-26 school year, including an estimated $53.6 million for Connecticut public school districts and community organizations.
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.