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SB 1512 Connecticut Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY REVIEW BOARD AND REQUIRING A FORENSIC AUDIT OF THE BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.

SB 1512 establishes a School District Accountability Review Board within the Department of Education to assist school districts with financial management and fiscal accountability. The bill directly requires a forensic audit of the Bridgeport Public School District and mandates the board to develop annual reports on its activities. The board will consist of 13 members, including state officials, education professionals, and legislative appointees with specific expertise in school finance, curriculum, and data analysis. It will assist any school district identified by the State Board of Education as needing improvement, focusing on financial oversight and accountability. The audit and board functions take effect July 1, 2025.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires forensic audit and accountability measures for school district finances, promoting fiscal responsibility in public fund management.85% confidence
Sub-Topics: Audits & Accountability
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2025 Last action Apr 15, 2025
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What changed between versions

Raised Bill → ED Joint Favorable Substitute · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was renamed from a 'Raised Bill' to a 'Substitute Bill' and expanded its title to include a requirement for a forensic audit of the Bridgeport Public School District. The Board's composition was clarified with more specific experience requirements for appointed members, and the Board's duties were broadened to include operational and instructional audits for low-achieving schools.
Scope change
The bill now specifically targets the Bridgeport Public School District for a forensic audit in addition to its general oversight role.
SCOPE

Bill title expanded to require a forensic audit of the Bridgeport Public School District

REQUIREMENT

Board member appointment criteria refined to specify experience in underperforming schools, education policy, budget management, and working with local boards

New requirement for operational and instructional audits for low-achieving schools to identify savings and curriculum deficits

TECHNICAL

Page numbering updated from 6 pages to 7 pages in the substitute version

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Committee
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Mar 28, 2025
Senate · Reported by committee
Joint Favorable Substitute
Mar 13, 2025
Senate · Referred to committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Education
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