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SJ 10

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF DR. ANDREW CARLSON OF MILFORD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Julio Concepción and 1 co-sponsor

Confirms Dr. Andrew Carlson’s appointment to the Connecticut State Board of Education, with a term ending February 28, 2028.

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Bill Summary · SJ 10

Summary: SJ 10 (2026) – Connecticut

Title

Resolution confirming the nomination of Dr. Andrew Carlson of Milford to be a member of the State Board of Education.

Purpose and intent

  • To formally approve the Governor’s nomination of Dr. Andrew Carlson to serve as a member of the Connecticut State Board of Education.
  • The resolution confirms the appointment in succession to Juan C. Salazar and sets the term to end February 28, 2028, or until a successor is appointed and qualified, whichever is longer.

Key provisions and changes

  • Confirms appointment: The resolution approves and confirms Dr. Andrew Carlson’s nomination.
  • Term of office: The term is specified to end February 28, 2028, with the standard caveat that the term lasts until a successor is appointed and qualified, whichever is longer.
  • Succession: The appointment fills the vacancy created by the departure of Juan C. Salazar.

Who is affected

  • Dr. Andrew Carlson (Milford) would become a member of the Connecticut State Board of Education.
  • The State Board of Education and Connecticut students and educational governance bodies would be indirectly affected by the addition of Carlson’s service and input.
  • The Governor’s office, nominees, and the legislative committees involved in executive nominations are involved in the appointment process and confirmation.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Nomination and referral: Nominated by the Governor and referred to the Joint Committee on Executive and Legislative Nominations.
  • Public process: The nomination underwent a public hearing (noted as February 19, 2026) and committee consideration.
  • Committee action: The Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee reported favorably (FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR on 4/9; later actions led to approval).
  • House action: The House adopted the resolution in concurrence (4/20/2026) after Senate approval.
  • Senate action: The Senate adopted the resolution (4/8/2026) on consent calendar; the House later concurred (4/20/2026).

Additional notes

  • This is a standard confirmation resolution rather than a bill creating or altering policy; its primary function is to authorize the Governor’s appointment to the State Board of Education for a defined term.
  • No specific policy changes or statutory amendments are included in the text of the resolution itself; it serves to confirm the appointed member.

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

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