2026 LEGISLATOR REPORT CARD

Stewart, Chris

Stewart, Chris

51st District (R)

Towns Represented
Killingly (p), Putnam, Thompson

Committees
Education; Environment; Human Services

Legislator Score
2025: 52%
2026 55.1%

Voting Record

Year Vote Name Score
2026 Fair Termination & Teacher Protections HB 5003

Favorable vote indicates support for teacher protection legislation that included fair termination, workers compensation protections, and more.
2026 Cell Phones in Schools HB 5035

Favorable vote indicates support for establishing a statewide bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in schools.
2026 Cell Phones in Schools in the Education Committee HB 5035

Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for establishing a statewide bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in schools.
2026 Cell Phones in Schools in the Education Committee HB 5149

Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for establishing a statewide bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in schools.
2026 Paid Student Teaching HB 5216

Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for universal paid student teaching.
2026 2026 Budget SB 1

Favorable vote indicates support for the 2026 Budget which included nearly $200 million in district relief plus free school breakfast, universal pre-k, and special education grants.
2026 Universal School Breakfast HB 5214

Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for universal school breakfast and the expansion of free school lunches.
2026 Aspiring Educator Scholarship Expansion SB 221

Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for expanding eligibility for the Aspiring Educators Scholarship Program.
2026 Student Literacy & Aspiring Educators Scholarship Expansion SB 220

Favorable vote indicates support for expanding eligibility for the Aspiring Educators Scholarship Program and requiring Dept. of Education guidance on student literacy.
2026 Teacher Certification HB 5323

Favorable vote indicates support for a necessary extension to address teacher certification regulations in CT.
2026 Physical Education Credit Exemption in the Education Committee SB 222

Favorable vote indicates opposition in the Education Committee to exempting student-athletes from physical education requirements, which may undermine the value of P.E. and its educators.
2025 Educator Salary Enhancement SB 1459

Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for establishing a minimum educator salary and providing grants to districts to raise educator pay.
2025 Aspiring Educators SB 1513

Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for expanding aspiring educator scholarships, certification alternative assessments, & more.
2025 Universal Pre-K, Special Education & More SB 1

Favorable vote indicates support for multiple initiatives, including the establishment of a universal pre-K endowment, special education enhancement grants, outlining IEP support staff, local budget transparency reporting & more.