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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 Adopted State Budget, FYs 2026-27

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State Capitol building of Connecticut

On June 3, 2025, the Connecticut General Assembly adopted a new biennial state budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This nonpartisan analysis details changes to state education funding in the budget, and provides a brief overview of the general fiscal outlook of the state budget and economy.

Education Funding Snapshot - Adopted Budget for FYs 2026 and 2027 Interactive Community Impact Tool - Adopted Budget for FYs 2026 and 2027
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Education Funding State Budget

The State of School Meal Programs in Connecticut

One in six children in Connecticut is food insecure and uncertain about where their next meal will come from. This briefing offers a high-level overview of school meal programs by examining the current state of these programs in Connecticut, how proposed federal policy changes might impact the state, and what proposals are being considered by the state legislature to invest in these programs.

The State of School Meal Programs in Connecticut
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Education Funding Community

FAQs: U.S. Department of Education Roles and Functions for K-12 Education

Although primarily a state and local responsibility, the federal government has significant governing roles and responsibilities when it comes to K-12 education. This frequently asked questions document provides an overview of the federal government’s role in K-12 education and explains how the policies, programs, and funding under the purview of the U.S. Department of Education impact Connecticut’s students, families, and schools.

FAQs: U.S. Department of Education Roles and Functions for K-12 Education
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Education Funding Community

Budget Snapshot: K-12 Education Funding in Appropriations Committee's Budget, FYs 2026-27

On April 22, 2025, the Connecticut General Assembly's Appropriations Committee introduced and passed its recommended state budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This nonpartisan analysis details these changes to state education funding in the Appropriations Committee's budget, and provides a brief overview of the general fiscal outlook of the state budget and economy.

Education Funding Snapshot - Appropriations Committee Budget for FYs 2026 and 2027 Interactive Community Impact Tool - Appropriations Committee Budget for FYs 2026 and 2027
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Education Funding State Budget

Education Cost Sharing (ECS) Formula Component Comparison Tool

The purpose of this tool is to provide comparisons between Connecticut towns based on the data used in the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) formula. The ECS formula is the method the State of Connecticut has established to distribute approximately $2.44 billion annually in state education funding to local and regional public school districts.

ECS Formula Component Comparison Tool - FY 2026
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Education Funding Funding Formulas