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Suffield board to press state leaders for higher special‑education reimbursements
Summary
The board approved a viewpoint to submit to the Connecticut Mirror and will send letters to Governor Lamont and state legislative leaders urging higher state reimbursement for special education, citing impacts on services for all students; the motion passed unanimously.
The Board of Education on May 19 approved a draft viewpoint developed by its Community Engagement and Public Relations subcommittee urging increased state reimbursement for special education. Gianna Rossi moved and Sam Toskin seconded the motion to approve the communication; the motion passed 8‑0‑0.
Board members said declining state reimbursement reduces services and resources for all students and discussed coordinating outreach to state officials. The approved actions include submitting the viewpoint to the Connecticut Mirror and sending letters to Governor Ned Lamont, the majority and minority leaders of the Connecticut House and Senate, State Representative David Zawistowski and State Senator John Kissel. The board described the advocacy as a response to requests from community members and as a means to protect services for students with special needs.
