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title: History of School Finance in Connecticut
description: We've compiled a comprehensive history of changes to the state's school finance system, spanning from 1927 to present day.
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# [History of School Finance in Connecticut](https://schoolstatefinance.org/reports/history-of-school-finance-in-connecticut)

 Written by [School + State Finance Project](https://schoolstatefinance.org/reports/author/ssfp) | Jul 13, 2026 7:00:00 PM

The School and State Finance Project has compiled a comprehensive history of changes to the state's school finance system. The history spans from 1927 to present day and highlights significant policy changes, court cases, task forces, and events that have shaped the way Connecticut funds its public schools.

**Citation  
**School and State Finance Project. (2026). *History of School Finance in Connecticut*. Southington, CT: Author. Retrieved from [https://files.schoolstatefinance.org/hubfs/Reports/History%20of%20School%20Finance%20in%20Connecticut.pdf](https://schoolstatefinance.org/hubfs/Reports/History%20of%20School%20Finance%20in%20Connecticut.pdf).

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