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This bill requires municipalities to include a clear statement on tax assessment bills that explicitly shows how much of the total tax bill is allocated to funding local or regional board of education expenses. By mandating this transparency, the bill aims to help taxpayers understand exactly how their tax dollars are being spent on educational costs, providing more visibility into the financial breakdown of municipal tax assessments. The proposed change would amend title 12 of the general statutes to ensure that every tax bill sent to residents includes a specific line item or statement detailing the portion of the assessment designated for school board expenses. This approach gives taxpayers a more detailed view of their local government spending and could potentially increase public understanding and engagement with educational funding at the municipal level.

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