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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.

Passed in July 2025, H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) contains a new federal tax credit scholarship program designed to support school choice initiatives and students with education-related expenses. This document addresses key questions about how the new program might work, who would be eligible, and what it could mean for Connecticut’s students, schools, communities, and residents.

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These documents provide more information about funding for different public school types under the biennial state budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Included in each document is an overview of funding from the previous year and details on how funding will be allocated in FYs 2026 and 2027.

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There are a variety of types of public schools of choice in Connecticut, including magnet schools, career and technical high schools, vocational agricultural centers, and charter schools. Connecticut also has two additional school choice arrangements that are not as common: designated high schools and endowed academies. This policy briefing discusses both of these options and how they are a part of Connecticut’s public education landscape.

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