Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut HB5078: AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MAGNET SCHOOLS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Status: Introduced, February 9, 2026
What the bill says
An act INCREASING FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MAGNET SCHOOLS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS. Assembly convened: That subdivision (9) of section 10-262f of the general statutes be amended to increase the foundation amount for purposes of the equalization aid grant, choice grant and charter school grant. Statement of Purpose: To ensure equitable and adequate funding for schools across the state. LCO No. 778 1 of.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MAGNET SCHOOLS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS. Assembly convened: That subdivision (9) of section 10-262f of the general statutes be amended to increase the foundation amount for purposes of the equalization aid grant, choice grant and charter school grant. Statement of Purpose: To ensure equitable and adequate funding for schools across the state. LCO No. 778 1 of
Sponsors
- Bobby Gibson (D, 15) · primary sponsor
- Anthony Nolan (D, 39)
- Julio Concepcion (D, 4)
- Eleni Kavros DeGraw (D, 17)
- Paul Honig (D, 8)
- Tony Scott (R, 112)
- Joseph Gresko (D, 121)
- Geraldo Reyes (D, 75)
- William Heffernan (D, 115)
- Somers, Heather S. (R, 18)
Latest actions
- : Referred to Joint Committee on Education
Subjects: Education equalization (Education cost sharing), Charter schools
Common questions
- What is HB5078?
- HB5078 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MAGNET SCHOOLS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS.
- What does HB5078 do?
- In its own words: An act INCREASING FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MAGNET SCHOOLS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS. Assembly convened: That subdivision (9) of section 10-262f of the general statutes be amended to increase the foundation amount for purposes of the equalization aid grant, choice grant and charter school grant. Statement of Purpose: To ensure equitable and adequate funding for schools across the state. LCO No. 778 1 of.
- What is the status of HB5078?
- Introduced as of February 9, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Joint Committee on Education (February 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5078?
- Bobby Gibson (D, 15), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5078?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05078&which_year=2026
Source: official Connecticut record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.