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.
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.
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.
The District Repair and Improvement Project (DRIP) program is a new program that provides reimbursement grants to school districts for minor capital repairs and improvements to public school buildings, grounds, and infrastructure.
President Trump's budget request proposes to decrease funding for the U.S. Department of Education by $12 billion, or 15%. This analysis and overview examine the president’s budget request for K-12 education and its potential effects 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
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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.