Bill > HB05667

This bill proposes to establish a matching grant program for local and regional boards of education to help them hire additional teachers and paraeducators. By creating this program within title 10 of the general statutes, the bill aims to increase the number of educational staff per student, potentially improving the quality of education by allowing for more individualized attention and support in classrooms. A matching grant means that the educational boards would likely need to contribute some of their own funds to receive the state grant, which encourages local investment and fiscal responsibility. The program is designed to address potential staffing shortages or to reduce student-to-teacher ratios, which can positively impact student learning outcomes by providing more personalized instructional support.

Education

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