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This bill proposes an amendment to existing Connecticut state law regarding charter school funding by requiring the General Assembly to appropriate specific funds to the Department of Education for providing grants to charter schools. Currently, charter schools are public schools that operate with more autonomy than traditional public schools and receive public funding. The bill aims to improve the financial support process for charter schools by mandating that the General Assembly allocate funds for each charter school or initial charter certificate approved by the State Board of Education. This legislative change is intended to provide more consistent and reliable funding mechanisms for charter schools, which can help support their establishment and ongoing operations. By explicitly requiring legislative appropriation, the bill seeks to create a more transparent and predictable funding framework for these alternative public educational institutions.

Education

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