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East Hartford board emphasizes student‑centered funding, special‑education costs and push for fully funded pre‑K
Summary
District leaders reviewed legislative priorities including a student‑centered funding formula (referencing HB 5283), special‑education excess‑cost grants, and a push to expand access to prekindergarten; staff answered questions about parent contributions if pre‑K were fully funded.
At a Jan. 13 meeting, East Hartford School District officials outlined legislative priorities the district will present to state legislators ahead of the 2025 session, focusing on a student‑centered funding formula, special‑education excess‑cost funding and expanding access to full prekindergarten.
The superintendent’s presentation asked the local delegation to support movement on a student‑centered funding system, citing “previous efforts,…
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