State Senator Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (D-Trumbull) and State Representative Maryam Kahn (D-Windsor), co-chairs of the newly convened Select Committee on Special Education, will hold a series of listening sessions to hear from parents, teachers, students, Boards of Education, school administrators and community members on issues impacting special education services across the state.
Tuesday, February 4 at 5:00 p.m.
Connecticut State Community College Three Rivers Campus in Norwich
B Wing Room 127
Thursday, February 6 at 5:00 p.m.
Connecticut State Community College Northwestern Campus in Winsted
Second Floor of Founder’s Hall
Tuesday, February 11 at 5:00 p.m.
Connecticut State Community College Housatonic Campus in Bridgeport
Beacon Hall – Room 214
Thursday, February 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Legislative Office Building in Hartford
Hearing Room 2A
“I have long been a strong proponent of public education, and as legislators we are charged to ensure that all students have access to appropriate services. As the Special Education Committee seeks to better support our most vulnerable students, I am eager to meet with communities across Connecticut to learn more about their experiences with special education,” said Sen. Gadkar-Wilcox. “Addressing the needs of this community will require input from all stakeholders and I look forward to learning more and turning our findings into legislation that will lead to tangible improvements.”
“I’m so excited to begin these listening sessions across our state,” Rep. Khan said. “It’s clear our schools are in dire need of assistance with their special education programs, and these listening sessions will help us find practical solutions that will make a big difference in the lives of students and teachers alike.”
