Senator Paul Honig, D-Harwinton, voted Tuesday to approve legislation containing an additional $40 million in state funding to help Connecticut municipalities support special education services.
“Towns across my district are contending with the rising cost of special education services. Through today’s vote, the legislature has taken emergency action to offer relief to local taxpayers across Connecticut,” Senator Honig said. “I’m happy to support this legislation because it will help to ensure that our communities can afford to meet the needs of every student, and I look forward to continuing to prioritize our support for special education.”
This legislation, approved on a 34 – 0 vote, adds to the $181 million which was previously appropriated for Fiscal Year 2025 bringing the total to $221 million.
The funding will be allocated through the Excess Cost Grant program and distributed to municipalities through a tiered reimbursement structure that prioritizes funding for the neediest cities and towns.
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Contact: Hugh McQuaid | Hugh.McQuaid@cga.ct.gov