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This bill authorizes specific state grant commitments for several school building projects across different school districts in Connecticut, including projects in Fairfield, Greenwich, Norwich, Plainville, and Region District 5. The bill provides detailed funding for various school renovation and construction projects, with estimated total project costs ranging from approximately $45,000 to $76 million and corresponding state grant amounts. Additionally, the bill makes two significant modifications to school building project statutes: first, it increases state grant percentages by 15 percentage points for school building projects that include space for early childhood care and education programs for children from birth to five years, with requirements that districts maintain these programs for 10-20 years; second, it similarly increases grant percentages for projects that include designated spaces for special education programs, also requiring districts to maintain these spaces for 10-20 years. The bill aims to incentivize school districts to incorporate early childhood and special education facilities by offering enhanced state funding, with the changes set to take effect on July 1, 2025, while the specific grant commitments are authorized immediately upon passage.

Budget and Finance, Education

Education Committee (J)

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