AN ACT CONCERNING CHARTER SCHOOLS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

Education

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Rep. Juan R. Candelaria, 95th Dist.
Last action: 2026-02-11
Official status: Referred to Joint Committee on Education
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not provide specific details about the funding adjustments or their impact.

Improving Charter School Funding

This act adjusts the funding for charter schools to enhance educational opportunities.

What This Bill Does

Adjusts funding for state and local charter schools.

Who It Names or Affects

Charter school students
State and local governments providing education funds

Terms To Know

Charter School: A public school that is allowed to operate with more freedom than traditional public schools, often in exchange for higher performance standards.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify the exact changes or amounts of funding adjustments.
It's unclear what specific modifications will be made to the current funding system.

Bill History

2026-02-11 Connecticut General Assembly
Referred to Joint Committee on Education

Official Summary Text

To improve educational opportunities for students by adjusting funding for charter schools.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

LCO No. 698 1 of 1

General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5180
February Session, 2026 LCO No. 698

Referred to Committee on EDUCATION

Introduced by:
REP. CANDELARIA J., 95th Dist.

AN ACT CONCERNING CHARTER SCHOOLS AND EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Assembly convened:

That section 10 -66ee of the general statutes be amended to adjust 1
funding for state and local charter schools. 2
Statement of Purpose:
To improve educational opportunities for students by adjusting funding
for charter schools.