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HB 6202

AN ACT CREATING EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Doug Dubitsky

Connecticut bill would allow families to redirect per-pupil education funding into savings accounts for private schools, tutoring, and alternative education providers instead of public school districts.

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Bill Summary · HB 6202

Legislative bill overview

HB 6202 would establish Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in Connecticut, a mechanism that redirects per-pupil education funding to individual accounts controlled by families rather than public school districts. Families could then use these funds to purchase education services from various providers, including private schools, tutoring, online programs, and other educational resources. The bill represents a significant shift toward education funding portability and parental choice.

Why is this important

ESAs alter how education funding flows and who controls educational decisions. Instead of funding schools directly, money follows students to their parents' chosen providers, which could expand educational options for some families but also redirects resources away from traditional public schools. This has substantial implications for public school budgets, educational equity, and access to quality education across different communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Public school funding impact: Redirecting per-pupil spending to individual accounts could reduce overall funding available to public school districts, potentially affecting students who remain in traditional schools and district operations
  • Equity and access concerns: Whether families have equal ability to navigate ESA systems, access diverse educational providers, and whether rural or underserved communities would have adequate options
  • Accountability and oversight: How ESA funds would be monitored for appropriate use, educational quality standards for participating providers, and whether students using ESAs would face the same accountability measures as public school students

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

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