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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 Revised State Budget for FY 2027

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State Budget Analysis

To help you navigate the revised state budget for fiscal year 2027, we've put together an analysis detailing all the education funding changes in the budget and what they mean for students in your community and across the state. Additionally, we've created a resource that lists the additional state education funding each town will receive and explains how that funded was calculated and will be distributed.

Budget Snapshot: K-12 Education Funding in Revised Budget for FY 2027 Town Runs: Supplemental Education Funding for FY 2027 Interactive Community Impact Tool - Revised State Budget for FY 2027
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Education Funding Funding Formulas State Budget State Revenue & Spending

Connecticut's Agricultural Science and Technology Education (AgriScience) Program

This policy briefing provides an overview of the regional Agricultural Science and Technology Education (also known as AgriScience) program, including its history, objectives, administration, and sources of funding. The purpose of the AgriScience program is to serve students within a region of Connecticut by providing educational programs in the field of agriculture and occupations related to agriculture.

Connecticuts AgriScience Program
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Education Funding Schools of Choice

Multilingual Learner Education & Funding in Connecticut

This collection of policy briefs covers Connecticut's multilingual learner population, their education, current challenges, and opportunities to improve education programs and services for multilingual learner students and their families.

Concerns and Recommendations for Connecticut Multilingual Learner Education Connecticut's Multilingual Learners Multilingual Learners and Academic Performance Funding for Connecticut's Multilingual Learners Multilingual Learner Education Comparisons
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Education Funding Community Student Enrollment/Demographics Equity Multilingual Learners

Potential Financial Impacts of State Charter Schools on Local Public School Districts

Despite state charter schools receiving most of their funding through state sources, local school districts may still be impacted financially by the opening and operation of a charter school. This briefing focuses on the potential financial implications of state charter schools on local school districts.

Potential Financial Impacts of State Charter Schools on Local Public School Districts
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Education Funding Funding Formulas Schools of Choice

2024 District Leader Survey Results

We surveyed school district leaders in Connecticut in order to quantify how the expiration of federal COVID-relief funds will impact schools, staff, and students. Survey results revealed district leaders believe the loss of ESSER dollars will impact thousands of students and educators through cuts to programs, services, and staff, and make it more difficult to address student learning and mental health needs, support higher-need students, and improve student academic performance.

2024 Survey Webpage 2024 District Leader Survey Results 2024 District Leader Survey All Questions and Responses
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Community District/School Spending