Connecticut SB7: AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATIONAL EQUITY.

What the bill says

An act CONCERNING EDUCATIONAL EQUITY. Assembly convened: That subdivision (9) of section 10-262f of the general statutes be amended to redefine "foundation" by increasing the amount of the foundation from eleven thousand five hundred twenty-five dollars to thirteen thousand five hundred dollars. Statement of Purpose: To increase funding for public schools. LCO No. 576 1 of.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATIONAL EQUITY. Assembly convened: That subdivision (9) of section 10-262f of the general statutes be amended to redefine "foundation" by increasing the amount of the foundation from eleven thousand five hundred twenty-five dollars to thirteen thousand five hundred dollars. Statement of Purpose: To increase funding for public schools. LCO No. 576 1 of

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Sponsors

• Martin Looney (D, 11) · primary sponsor
• Robert Duff (D, 25)
• Saud Anwar (D, 3)
• Jorge Cabrera (D, 17)
• Christine Cohen (D, 12)
• Mae Flexer (D, 29)
• Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (D, 22)
• Herron Gaston (D, 23)
• Joan Hartley (D, 15)
• Jan Hochadel (D, 13)
• Paul Honig (D, 8)
• Julie Kushner (D, 24)

Latest actions

1. April 20, 2026: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
2. April 20, 2026: No New File by Committee on Appropriations
3. April 20, 2026: Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
4. April 20, 2026: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
5. April 17, 2026: Joint Favorable
6. April 15, 2026: Immediate Transmittal
7. April 15, 2026: Referred by Senate to Committee on Appropriations
8. April 7, 2026: File Number 448
9. April 7, 2026: Senate Calendar Number 260
10. April 7, 2026: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

Votes

• APP Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (April 17, 2026): 48 yea, 5 nay, passed
• ED Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (March 16, 2026): 45 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB7?

SB7 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATIONAL EQUITY.

What does SB7 do?

In its own words: An act CONCERNING EDUCATIONAL EQUITY. Assembly convened: That subdivision (9) of section 10-262f of the general statutes be amended to redefine "foundation" by increasing the amount of the foundation from eleven thousand five hundred twenty-five dollars to thirteen thousand five hundred dollars. Statement of Purpose: To increase funding for public schools. LCO No. 576 1 of.

What is the status of SB7?

In committee as of April 20, 2026. Latest action: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate (April 20, 2026).

Who sponsored SB7?

Martin Looney (D, 11), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB7?

On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00007&which_year=2026