Connecticut 2016 Regular Session

Connecticut Senate Bill SB00096

Introduced
2/16/16  
Refer
2/16/16  

Caption

An Act Concerning Magnet School Funding For New London And Waterford.

Impact

If passed, SB00096 would have a significant impact on state education funding policies, particularly concerning the distribution of grants for magnet schools. The restoration of funding to the levels previously established could help enhance educational offerings within New London and Waterford, ultimately benefiting local students and potentially improving educational outcomes. The bill aims to address the financial constraints that might have affected these schools since the previous funding levels were lowered.

Summary

SB00096 is aimed at addressing educational funding, specifically focusing on the restoration of interdistrict magnet school grant amounts for New London and Waterford. The proposed legislation seeks to reinstate the funding levels that these towns received during the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2014. This restoration reflects a commitment to support successful educational programs that benefit students in these districts. Maintaining adequate funding for magnet schools is essential for their operation and the educational opportunities they provide to students from various localities.

Contention

Debate surrounding SB00096 may center on the allocation of state resources and the broader implications for educational equity across different districts. Proponents of the bill argue that restoring funding is necessary for the sustainability of magnet school programs, which play a vital role in providing diverse educational environments. On the other hand, critics may question how the reallocation of funds will impact other school districts and whether this approach would create disparities in educational resource distribution across the state.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT SB00053

An Act Concerning Funding For Programming At The Early Childhood Center In New London.

CT SB00061

An Act Concerning The School Building Project At The Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication In New London.

CT SB00057

An Act Concerning Funding For School-based Health Centers In Eastern Connecticut.

CT HB05212

An Act Concerning Education Funding.

CT HB05008

An Act Concerning Funding For School Breakfast And Lunch.

CT HB05080

An Act Concerning Magnet School Tuition Assistance For The City Of Danbury.

CT SB00020

An Act Concerning Funding For Regional Fire Training Schools.

CT SB00087

An Act Authorizing Bonds Of The State For Infrastructure And Building Repairs And Equipment For Gemma E. Moran United Way/labor Food Center In New London.

CT HB05024

An Act Authorizing Bonds Of The State For The Digitization Of Certain Records In New London.

CT HB05081

An Act Authorizing Bonds Of The State For Improvements To Municipal Buildings In New London.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.