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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 Governor Lamont's Proposed Budget, FYs 2026 and 2027

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On February 5, 2025, Governor Ned Lamont released his recommended biennial state budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This nonpartisan analysis details the changes to state education funding in the governor’s proposed budget, and provides a brief overview of the general fiscal outlook of the state budget and economy.

Education Funding Snapshot - Governor's Budget for FYs 2026 and 2027 Interactive Community Impact Tool - Governor's Budget for FYs 2026 and 2027
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Education Funding State Budget

Budget Snapshot: Education Funding in State Budget for FYs 2024 and 2025

On June 6, 2023, the Connecticut General Assembly passed a new state budget for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 that increases funding for K-12 education to historic levels. This nonpartisan, independent analysis summarizes policy and funding changes related to K-12 education that are included in the budget.

State Budget FYs 2024 and 2025 Education Snapshot
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Education Funding Funding Formulas State Budget State Revenue & Spending

Connecticut's Spending & Volatility Caps

As part of the biennial budget for fiscal years 2018-19, the Connecticut General Assembly passed two fiscal accountability measures, known as the spending cap and the volatility cap. During the 2023 legislative session, the legislature renewed and made several changes to these caps. This resource includes policy briefings on the spending and volatility caps enacted in FY 2018 as well as what changes were made to the caps in 2023.

Changes Passed in 2023 to Connecticut Spending and Volatility Caps CT's Spending Volatility Caps
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State Budget State Revenue & Spending

Budget Snapshot: Education Funding in Senate Republicans' Budget for FYs 2024 and 2025

On May 10, 2023, the Connecticut General Assembly’s Senate Republican Caucus put forward its biennial state budget proposal for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. This analysis details the changes to state K-12 education funding contained in the Senate Republicans' proposal and how they impact students and school across Connecticut.

Senate Republican Budget Analysis Snapshot Education
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Education Funding State Budget State Revenue & Spending

Budget Snapshot: Education Funding in House Republicans' Budget for FYs 2024 and 2025

On May 2, 2023, the Connecticut General Assembly’s House Republican Caucus put forward its biennial state budget proposal for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. This analysis details the changes to state K-12 education funding contained in the House Republicans' proposed budget and how they impact students and school across Connecticut.

House Republican Budget Analysis Snapshot Education
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Education Funding State Budget State Revenue & Spending