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CT HB05076

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mitch Bolinsky

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) grant formula "foundation" amount from $11,525 to $18,681, phased in over a five-year period

  • Adds an inflation adjustment provision to automatically update the foundation amount going forward

  • Authorizes municipalities to lower their property tax rates by an amount equal to the increase in equalization aid grant funding they receive

  • Amends Section 10-262f of the general statutes to redefine the "foundation" calculation used in distributing state education aid

  • Aims to provide local property tax relief by increasing state education funding to municipalities

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Rebasing Of The Education Cost Sharing Grant Formula For Purposes Of Property Tax Relief.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Education

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/9/2026

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