Tell Connecticut Legislators: Take These Steps Toward Education Equity

This year, after nearly a decade of advocacy, the Appropriations Committee has proposed that Connecticut finally fully fund the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) formula. While this is a significant step forward, there is still more to be done.

Contact Connecticut legislators to demand an investment in the future of education. We are calling on state leadership to take the steps necessary to serve all students:
• Maintaining the tuition cap and eventually eliminating tuition billing
• Add a weight for special education students to the ECS Formula
• Support H.B. 7239 to aid in capital projects like infrastructure and maintenance costs for schools

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Subject ECS funding Is a start but more must be done for our students!

Dear Legislator,

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We have been fighting for education funding in Connecticut for nearly a decade. However, our schools still struggle to provide necessary resources for students to succeed. While we applaud the Appropriations Committee for committing to fully fund the ECS formula for the first time, much more work remains to achieve true education equity.

Moving forward, we must focus on the following during budget negotiations:
- Maintaining the tuition cap and eventually eliminating tuition billing
- Add a weight for special education students to the ECS Formula
- Support H.B. 7239 to aid in capital projects like infrastructure and maintenance costs for schools

Our students' futures depend on decisive action now. Fully funding ECS is a critical step, but it is not the finish line. Education costs continue to rise. We must act boldly and proactively to truly serve every student.

As educators, we implore you to continue working to fully fund Connecticut education today.

Sincerely,

[First Name] [Last Name]