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CT SB00503

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Sampson

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Origin

Senate

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 164 of Connecticut general statutes to authorize local or regional boards of education to establish school voucher programs
  • Vouchers would be distributed to parents and guardians of students within the board's jurisdiction
  • Students receiving vouchers could use them to attend any public school in the state, not just their assigned district
  • Removes existing prohibitions against boards of education creating programs where funding follows individual students
  • Participation would be voluntary with no mandates on students or parents, and would not affect homeschooling rights

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Establishment Of School Voucher Programs.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Education

1/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Education1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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