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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

Issue Brief and Backgrounder: Connecticut's Volatility Cap (Office of Legislative Research)

Issue brief and backgrounder from the Connecticut General Assembly's nonpartisan Office of Legislative Research that explains the volatility cap, and the related bond covenant requirement, which was initially passed as part of Connecticut's biennial budget for fiscal years 2018-19.

OLR Report: Connecticut's Volatility Cap OLR Backgrounder: Connecticut's Volatility Cap and Budget Reserve Fund
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State Budget State Revenue & Spending

State Fiscal Controls (Office of Legislative Research)

This research report from the Connecticut General Assembly's nonpartisan Office of Legislative Research summarizes the State of Connecticut's fiscal "caps" as well as bonding restrictions and controls. Included in this report are summaries of the state's: spending cap, revenue cap, volatility cap, debt limit, bond allocation cap, bond issuance cap, bond allotment cap, and bond lock.

OLR Report: State Fiscal Controls
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State Budget State Revenue & Spending

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