Education (School Choice)

signed · Connecticut · House May 26, 2026

HB 5468: AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF PARENT-MANAGED LEARNING.

This bill updates Connecticut's compulsory education laws to allow parents to choose between public school, private school, or home-based equivalent instruction for children aged five to seventeen. It requires parents to formally notify their local school district each year of their chosen educational path and mandates that districts provide information about available educational options. The legislation also raises the age at which students can voluntarily withdraw from school from seventeen to eighteen years old and clarifies definitions for equivalent instruction and nonpublic schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by allowing parents to choose between public, private, or home instruction, increasing options for families.75% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 138: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

SB 138 revises Connecticut's charter school approval process. It limits charter school enrollment to 250 students or 25% of a district's total enrollment (whichever is smaller) and prioritizes applications serving students in low-performing districts, priority school districts, or specific groups like multilingual learners or those with special education needs. The State Board of Education must review charter applications for schools located in districts with "commissioner's network" schools or low achievement ratings. The bill also updates non-discrimination protections to include gender identity in school admissions policies.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrioritizes charter applications serving low-performing districts, multilingual learners, and students with special needs, aiming to improve educational access and equity for underserved groups in K-12 education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Special Education

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 40: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR EDUCATIONAL ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS.

SB 40 establishes a state tax credit for individuals and businesses that donate to nonprofit organizations providing educational access and opportunity scholarships. The credit would allow donors to reduce their state income tax liability by a portion of their donation amount, directly incentivizing private funding for scholarship programs. This bill primarily affects taxpayers who make qualifying donations and the nonprofits administering these scholarships, without specifying credit percentages or donation limits. The legislation aims to expand private support for educational opportunities through tax incentives, as stated in its purpose.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit providing tax relief to donors, incentivizing private funding for education scholarships, directly addressing tax policy and fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates tax incentives for donations to scholarship programs, directly expanding educational access and opportunity through private funding mechanisms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives School Choice Student Financial Aid

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5180: AN ACT CONCERNING CHARTER SCHOOLS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

HB 5180 adjusts funding rules for state and local charter schools by amending Section 10-66ee of the general statutes. The bill directly affects charter schools by changing how their state and local funding is calculated or distributed. Its key provision is a funding adjustment aimed at improving educational opportunities for students attending these schools. The legislation focuses on concrete changes to the funding mechanism without specifying new programs or eligibility criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts charter school funding mechanisms to improve educational opportunities, directly impacting state budget allocation for essential public education programs.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill adjusts charter school funding to improve educational opportunities, directly advancing access and funding mechanisms per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice School Funding

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 5078: AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MAGNET SCHOOLS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS.

HB 5078 increases the base funding level used to calculate state aid for public schools, magnet schools, and charter schools. It amends the foundation amount under existing statutes to determine equalization aid grants, choice grants, and charter school grants. This change directly affects all qualifying schools in the state by increasing their state funding allocation. The bill aims to ensure more equitable and adequate funding across school districts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases state funding for public schools by amending foundation amounts, directly allocating more budget resources to education programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly increases base funding for public, magnet, and charter schools via amended foundation amount, directly advancing equitable state aid allocation as stated in summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Choice School Funding

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 180: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE INTEGRATED DAY CHARTER SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF NORWICH.

SB 180 authorizes the state to issue up to $4.6 million in bonds to fund capital improvements at the Integrated Day Charter School in Norwich. The funds would be provided as a grant-in-aid through the Department of Education for school facility upgrades. This bill directly affects the Integrated Day Charter School, enabling capital projects like building repairs or equipment. It does not alter school operations or student eligibility, focusing solely on physical infrastructure funding. The legislation is a straightforward financial authorization with no broader policy changes beyond the specified grant.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes $4.6M for school facility upgrades at Integrated Day Charter School, directly funding infrastructure improvements per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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