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The Resource Center contains a wide collection of reports, publications, and data from Connecticut and national sources. To navigate through the Resource Center, use the keyword search below or browse by selecting a specific category using the drop-down menu below the Featured post.

The Condition of Education in Connecticut (CT State Department of Education)

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The Condition of Education in Connecticut is the Connecticut State Department of Education’s yearly status report on public education in the state. The report presents indicators that describe the progress of the public education system, the characteristics of its students and educators, and the resources expended. The report also incorporates key indicators around student engagement and student readiness for college and careers.

Condition of Education in Connecticut - 2023-24 Report Condition of Education in Connecticut - 2022-23 Report Condition of Education in Connecticut - 2021-22 Report Condition of Education in Connecticut - 2020-21 Report Condition of Education in Connecticut - 2019-20 Report
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Education Funding Student Enrollment/Demographics

Reports from the Connecticut Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth

This resource includes reports from the 14-member Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth, which was initially created as part of the biennial budget for fiscal years 2018-19 (Conn. Acts 17-2 (June Special Session)). After issuing its first report with recommendations in March 2018, the Commission members (acting as a private group) released a second report with revised recommendations on November 28, 2018. The Commission's charge was to "develop and recommend policies to achieve state government fiscal stability and promote economic growth and competitiveness within the state."

Commission on Fiscal Stability 2nd Report Commission on Fiscal Stability 2nd Report Presentation Commission on Fiscal Stability Report Commission on Fiscal Stability Final Report Presentation OLR Report on Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth's Recommendations
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State Budget State Revenue & Spending Economy

Research Report: Comparison of Charter, Magnet, Agricultural Science Centers, and Technical High Schools (Office of Legislative Research)

Research report from the Connecticut General Assembly's nonpartisan Office of Legislative Research that compares Connecticut's laws and funding for four types of public schools: charter schools, interdistrict magnet schools, regional agricultural science and technology education centers (“agri-science centers”), and technical high schools.

OLR Report: Comparison of Charter, Magnet, Agricultural Science Centers, and Technical High Schools
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Schools of Choice

CCJEF v. Rell (2018) (CT Supreme Court Decision)

In a 4-3 ruling, the Connecticut Supreme Court reversed in part, and affirmed in part, a 2016 ruling from Hartford Superior Court Judge Thomas Moukawsher focused on Connecticut's school finance system. The Supreme Court ruled the way Connecticut allocates state education dollars, and how much the State spends on public education, is constitutional and does not violate Article Eighth § 1 of the Connecticut Constitution.

CCJEF 2018 Supreme Court Majority Opinion CCJEF 2018 Supreme Court Concurrence and Dissent
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Education Funding Court Cases

Issue Brief: CCJEF v. Rell Superior Court Decision (Office of Legislative Research)

This issue brief from the Connecticut General Assembly's Office of Legislative Research summarizes Connecticut Superior Court Judge Thomas Moukawsher's September 7, 2016 ruling in Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding (CCJEF) v. Rell. The issue brief details the case's history along with Judge Moukawsher's findings.

OLR Issue Brief: CCJEF v. Rell Superior Court Decision
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Court Cases