Connecticut House Bill HB05782

Connecticut 2019 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/23/19
• Refer: 1/23/19

Caption

An Act Prohibiting The Executive Branch From Making Rescissions To A Town's Education Cost-sharing Grant During The Fiscal Year.

Impact

If enacted, HB05782 would reinforce the funding commitments made to local educational authorities by barring the state government, particularly the Governor, from unilaterally reducing education grants once the fiscal year has commenced. This measure could lead to increased stability in school funding for towns, ensuring that their budgets are not impacted mid-year due to administrative decisions. By securing these cost-sharing grants, towns may be able to plan their educational programs without fear of sudden financial shortfalls.

Summary

House Bill 05782 aims to prevent the executive branch from making rescissions to a town's education cost-sharing grant during the fiscal year. This bill seeks to amend statutes to ensure that towns receive the full amount of equalization aid to which they are entitled as dictated by existing laws. The bill was introduced by several representatives and referred to the Education Committee for further deliberation.

Contention

The discussions surrounding HB05782 may involve contention over the role of the executive branch in managing state budgets and educational funding. Supporters of the bill argue that it provides essential protections for local education systems that rely heavily on state funding. Conversely, detractors could argue that such a measure might limit the executive’s budgetary flexibility during economic downturns, potentially complicating state fiscal management strategies.