Governor Signs $40 Million Special Education Funding Bill into Law
After reaching a compromise with legislators earlier this week, Governor Ned Lamont today signed into law an additional $40 million in special education funding for this fiscal year.
Governor’s Plan to Veto Special Ed Funding Shortchanges Students
Governor Ned Lamont announced that he plans to veto $40 million in special education funding approved by the legislature last week.
Legislators Listen to Teachers, Approve $40 Million in Additional Special Ed Funding
Legislators are hearing loud and clear from teachers, parents, and town officials that more must be done to support special education and they responded this week by approving an additional $40 million in funding for special education for this fiscal year.
Special Education in Crisis: Legislators Hear Why Overhaul Is Needed
Special education in Connecticut is facing a crisis, and today at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, stakeholders and legislators held a press conference to share recommendations for addressing some of the most pressing issues in special education.
CEA Leaders and Staff Testify Before Legislature’s Education Committee
It’s a busy day at the legislature’s Education Committee, with senate and house members hearing from the public on bills that cover a range of topics from remedial reading instruction…