School+State Finance Project

Building Knowledge & Equitable Solutions
for a Stronger Connecticut

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Statement on Passage of New Biennial State Budget

Read our statement from Executive Director Lisa Hammersley on the passage of the state budget for FYs 2022 and 2023 and how it moves Connecticut closer to equitable education funding for all students. LEARN MORE

STATE BUDGET

Budget Snapshot: Appropriations Committee's Proposed Budget for FYs 2022 and 2023

This budget snapshot provides a nonpartisan look at how the Appropriations Committee's budget compares to current education spending levels, details the proposal's key policy changes, and provides estimated town-by-town runs for the ECS grant. LEARN MORE

STATE BUDGET

Budget Snapshot: Revenue in Finance, Revenue & Bonding Committee's Proposed Budget for FYs 2022 and 2023

On April 22, the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee released a budget revenue proposal for FYs 2022 and 2023. Check out our independent analysis covering the impacts of the Committee's proposal on state revenue. LEARN MORE

District & School Spending

Explore the spending for each Connecticut district and school, and see how spending compares across similar communities.

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Community Engagement

Get involved in the about conversation about equitable funding and make your voice heard in your community and at the Capitol. Keep in touch with our Community Engagement team and check out past workshops and register for future events.

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How Connecticut Funds Education

Connecticut spends billions on K-12 education each year. Explore where the money comes from and how it flows through Connecticut's education funding formulas.

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Reports & Publications

Stay up-to-date on what we're working on and our latest research by reading, viewing, or downloading all of our reports, publications, and other materials.

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Segregation & Education Funding

Find out how Connecticut's segregated communities have led to vast education funding disparities between districts, and what these disparities mean for students and families.

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What We're Working On

Learn more about our current initiatives and the education funding work we're doing each and every day, and check out resources related to our latest projects.

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Jun 11

We launched a cleaner, more interactive website last week! FEATURING: translation and accessibility features integrated into every page. Plus: demographic, segregation & funding data by district, and a brand new community hub!

Jun 09

Jun 07

This Pride Month we’ll be sharing some of the notable things Connecticut has done to advance the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community, while recognizing the strides the state must still take.

Jun 04

Jun 03

A lot has changed over the last year, but our commitment to equity has not. Throughout the next few days, we’re going to be sharing ways that our organization has actively worked to address and dismantle systemic racism. Black Lives Matter, and we are committed to being better allies.

May 25

The State Department of Education is seeking public comment on the use of $110 million in federal COVID relief aid. The agency will be holding two virtual public forums, tomorrow and Friday, to hear YOUR voice on how best to allocate this additional funding.

May 19

In order to celebrate the accomplishments and hard work of Connecticut students, over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing what some of CT’s high schoolers are up to.

May 18

May 17

ICYMI: Last month, the General Assembly’s Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee passed an ambitious revenue package that included the use of nearly $2 billion in federal COVID relief aid...

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