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HB 5446

AN ACT CONCERNING TEACHERS' DISABILITY AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND PARAEDUCATORS' SALARY AND RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Aimee Berger-Girvalo and 9 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill modifying teacher disability/retirement benefits and adjusting paraeducator salaries and retirement contributions, with significant state pension and education budget implications.

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Bill Summary · HB 5446

Legislative bill overview

HB 5446 addresses two separate benefit and compensation issues in Connecticut's education system: modifications to teachers' disability and retirement benefits, and changes to paraeducators' salary structures and retirement contribution requirements. The bill was recently referred to the Joint Committee on Appropriations, indicating it involves fiscal considerations.

Why is this important

Teachers and paraeducators represent a significant portion of Connecticut's state workforce and budget expenditures. Changes to their retirement and disability benefits affect long-term state pension liabilities, while paraeducator salary and contribution changes directly impact education worker compensation and school district budgets. These modifications could influence educator recruitment, retention, and overall school system financial stability.

Potential points of contention

  • Pension liability concerns: Altering disability and retirement benefits may increase or decrease unfunded pension liabilities, affecting Connecticut's long-term fiscal obligations
  • Paraeducator equity: Changes to paraeducator retirement contributions could be viewed as either fair cost-sharing or as placing undue burden on lower-paid support staff
  • Salary implications: Any salary modifications for paraeducators may conflict with union agreements or create pressure on school district budgets already facing resource constraints

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

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