Connecticut 2023 Regular Session

Connecticut Senate Bill SB00759

Introduced
1/19/23  
Introduced
1/19/23  
Refer
1/19/23  

Caption

An Act Concerning The Inclusion Of A Hold Harmless Provision For The Education Cost-sharing Grant Formula.

Impact

The proposed changes are significant for local education funding, as they provide a safety net for towns that might otherwise be negatively impacted by fluctuations in grant distributions. The hold harmless provision would effectively prevent any potential drops in funding, ensuring that every town can plan its budget without fear of sudden cuts to education grants. This measure aims to promote equity among towns in terms of funding stability, which could benefit the education systems across the state by providing a more predictable financial environment.

Summary

SB00759 is designed to amend section 10-262h of the Connecticut general statutes, specifically aiming to revise the education cost-sharing grant formula. The bill's primary objective is to ensure that towns do not face financial losses during the rollout of this revised formula by instituting a hold harmless provision. This means that if a town would otherwise experience a reduction in grant amounts due to the changes in the formula, they would be protected from this decrease, thus maintaining their existing funding levels.

Contention

While the bill aims for equitable support for towns, it may also ignite discussions regarding the fairness of the funding distribution system. Critics might express concerns that the hold harmless provision could disincentivize improvements in financial efficiency among districts that do not experience funding cuts. They may argue that it perpetuates an outdated funding mechanism rather than encouraging necessary reforms that could lead to more efficient allocation of educational resources across districts.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB05061

An Act Concerning Cost-of-living Adjustments To The Education Cost Sharing Grant Formula.

CT HB05079

An Act Concerning The Education Cost Sharing Grant Amount For The Town Of Colchester.

CT HB05094

An Act Concerning Full And Immediate Funding Of The Education Cost Sharing Grant.

CT HB05062

An Act Concerning Funding Of The Special Education Excess Cost Grant.

CT HB05063

An Act Concerning Full Funding Of The Special Education Excess Cost Grant.

CT HB05523

An Act Concerning Allocations Of Federal American Rescue Plan Act Funds And Provisions Related To General Government, Human Services, Education And The Biennium Ending June 30, 2025.

CT HB05416

An Act Concerning Various Revisions To The Education Statutes.

CT HB05212

An Act Concerning Education Funding.

CT HB05181

An Act Concerning Public Education In The State.

CT SB00363

An Act Concerning Assorted Revisions To The Education Statutes.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.