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In an annual legislative report card released this week, the Connecticut Education Association awarded Sen. Jan Hochadel, D-Meriden, a 97 — the highest score in the state Senate — in recognition of her consistent support for Connecticut students and teachers through votes in the General Assembly.
The report card tracks the voting record of every state legislator and grades them based on their support for bills that improve the learning and teaching conditions in Connecticut schools and their opposition to measures that would hinder educational progress or harm the interests of students and educators.
After reviewing Senator Hochadel’s votes during this year’s legislative session, the group awarded her a nearly perfect score.
“The most important thing our state can do is ensure that our education system has the support and resources to prepare every child in Connecticut for a successful future,” Senator Hochadel said. “This means investing in our schools, empowering our teachers, and providing opportunities for all students to excel. These priorities have guided my work since taking office, and I’m honored that the CEA has recognized these efforts with this year’s report card.”
This year’s grade reflected Senator Hochadel’s support for a number of proposals, including:
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House Bill 5436: a bill that made key changes in teacher certification, improved mandated reporter procedures, and provided support for paraeducators.
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House Bill 5437: a bill to review and update professional development requirements and support efforts to improve school culture and climate.
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Senate Bill 154: a bill that enhanced student behavior notifications to parents and a standardized assessment audit.
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House Bill 5524: a bill that expanded the Indoor Air Quality Grant Program.
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Senate Bill 5: a bill that supported the extension of the state Indoor Air Quality Working Group.
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Senate Bill 14: a bill that ensured teacher rights at Goodwin University Magnet School were protected.
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House Bill 5523: a bill that implemented the budget, which included $550,000 for the Teachers Retirement Board for Retiree Healthcare and added the Connecticut Education Association (CEA) to the Education Mandate Review Advisory Council.
This year marked Senator Hochadel’s second session serving in the Connecticut Senate. Her score on the CEA Legislator Report Card closely mirrors the 98% the organization awarded her in 2023.
The CEA awarded an average score of 90.2 (A-) to the 24 Democratic senators this session, and an average score of 76.5 (C) to the 12 Republican senators.
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