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Board hears how lower state excess‑cost reimbursements are straining New Britain’s budget
Summary
Finance staff explained the Connecticut excess‑cost reimbursement process and said the district’s preliminary FY26 rate is 72.7% (below the 91% tier for low‑wealth districts), leaving the district exposed to rising special‑education outplacement costs; board members urged legislative advocacy and reassured ongoing local planning.
At its Jan. 26 meeting, the New Britain Board of Education heard a detailed financial briefing on rising special education costs and how Connecticut’s excess‑cost reimbursement process affects the district’s budget.
The finance presenter walked the board through how the excess‑cost grant threshold is calculated and said the district’s preliminary reimbursement rate for fiscal 2026 is 72.7%, down from the 91% tier that typically applies to lowest‑wealth districts.…
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