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HB 5002

AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATION FUNDING, SPECIAL EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Aniskovich and 28 co-sponsors

Connecticut education bill increases funding for special education services and early childhood programs through revised state allocation and reimbursement mechanisms.

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Bill Summary · HB 5002

Legislative bill overview

HB 5002 is a Connecticut education funding bill that addresses allocation and support mechanisms for special education services and early childhood programs. The bill was recently referred to the Joint Committee on Education following a public hearing, indicating it is in early legislative consideration stages. Specific appropriations, eligibility criteria, and programmatic changes will be detailed in the full bill text.

Why is this important

Education funding bills directly affect service delivery to vulnerable populations—students with disabilities and young children in pre-K settings—whose educational outcomes depend heavily on adequate resources. Connecticut's funding mechanisms for these programs have historically been subjects of debate regarding equity across districts and sufficient reimbursement levels for service providers.

Potential points of contention

  • Special education cost-sharing: Disputes over how much responsibility should fall on individual school districts versus state funding, affecting property tax burdens and regional disparities
  • Early childhood program scope: Disagreement over which age groups should be included, whether programs should be universal or means-tested, and funding sustainability
  • Budget allocation priorities: Competing demands on limited education dollars between special education services, early intervention programs, and general K-12 education spending

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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