Bill Summary: HB 6828

• Defines a "small district" as any school district with fewer than 2,000 pupils starting with fiscal year ending June 30, 2024

• Reduces equalization aid grants for small districts by 50% in the first year they qualify and 100% in subsequent years, unless the district consolidates with another district

• Makes small districts ineligible to receive school building project grants under chapter 173 of the general statutes, unless the district consolidates

• Requires the Department of Education to assist small districts in consolidating with other school districts and provide consolidation grants, including funding for legal fees, within available appropriations