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CT HB05798

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Currey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increase the weight for English language learners to 25% in the equalization aid grant formula for towns
  • Increase the concentrated poverty weight to 15% and reduce the concentrated poverty threshold to 60% in the equalization aid grant formula
  • Fully phase in the revised equalization aid formula by fiscal year ending June 30, 2022
  • Replace existing funding levels for interdistrict magnet schools, state charter schools, regional agricultural science and technology education centers, and the open choice program with new weighted funding amounts per pupil based on student need
  • Repeal tuition charges for interdistrict magnet schools and regional agricultural science and technology education centers

Legislative Description

An Act Addressing Education Funding And Racial Equity In Connecticut.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Education

1/28/2021

Committee Referrals

Education1/28/2021

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