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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

2025-26 Excess Cost Impact Update & Analysis

The first filing of Excess Cost expenses provides an opportunity to analyze the grant’s current funding level in comparison to the growing needs of students and the increasing costs of providing special education services. This document provides an update on Excess Cost grant reimbursement requests, with key findings from districts' Excess Cost filings for the 2025-26 school year.

2025-26 Excess Cost Impact Update & Analysis
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Special Education District/School Spending

Connecticut School District Spending Changes, School Years 2023-24 to 2024-25

New data shows Connecticut public school spending increased overall in the 2024-25 school year. However, there's more to the story than the top-line trend. This document provides an overview of changes in statewide and district-level spending, includes a look at the growth of special education tuition costs, and features other key takeaways.

Connecticut School District Spending Changes, 2023-24 to 2024-25
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Education Funding Community District/School Spending