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ConnecticutHB 052152026 Regular SessionHouse
AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD STATUTES.
Sponsored By: Education Committee
Signed by Governor
Summary
To make technical revisions to the education and early childhood statutes.
education
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
How endowment dollars support child care
Starting in FY ending June 30, 2026, the Early Childhood Commissioner can fund child care programs that get Early Start CT aid, join the state quality system, and take part in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (unless waived). Public school preschools that offer free or reduced‑price lunches do not need the food program requirement. Released funds face admin caps: up to 8% in FY 2026, up to 12% in FY 2027, and up to 7% from FY 2028 on. After admin costs, $300,000 in FY 2026 and $10 million in FY 2027 go to a health insurance subsidy for the workforce. Money must add to, not replace, other government funds, cannot mix with federal child care block grant funds, and unspent money goes back into the endowment.
Major funding for child care endowment
The law creates steady funding for a new Early Childhood Education Endowment. By June 30, 2025, up to $300 million moves from the General Fund into the endowment. Starting with fiscal year 2026, each year’s estimated unappropriated surplus goes to the endowment, except money needed to keep the Budget Reserve Fund at 18% is set aside for that fund. The Treasurer may release up to 12% of the endowment in FY 2026 and FY 2027, and up to 10% each year starting in FY 2028. The Treasurer invests the money prudently, keeps assets invested until used, accepts only cash deposits, and can set up contracts, insurance, and sub-funds. The Treasurer must also sign an information‑sharing agreement with the Early Childhood Commissioner.
Oversight and planning for child care endowment
The law creates an Early Childhood Education Endowment Advisory Board. Appointments are due by September 1, 2025. The board meets at least quarterly, holds a yearly public hearing, and reviews how money is used. By January 1, 2032, and every five years after, the Commissioner must report on effects on access, family costs, teacher pay, and demand, with a solvency review from the Treasurer. By January 1, 2032, the board must recommend if spending uses should expand.
Annual indoor air checks in schools
Beginning January 1, 2024, every school building gets a yearly indoor air quality inspection using EPA’s Tools for Schools program. Checks cover HVAC, radon, mold, chemicals, pests and pesticides, ventilation, plumbing and water, moisture, cleanliness, building structure, space use, and staff training. School boards must present results in a public meeting, post them online, and send the report to the state.
Parents and superintendents get required seats
The Senate president must appoint three members to the state education body under section 10‑222tt. Those seats include a parent of a child in special education, a representative of the superintendents’ association, and one person who may be a legislator.
Cap on magnet school per‑pupil costs
For magnet schools not run by a local board, the state only approves per‑pupil budgets up to 120% of the state average from two years earlier. The Department of Education sets this cap by December 15 before the grant year. The Commissioner may allow higher budgets for extraordinary program needs.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Education Committee
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Tom Delnicki
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/27/2026
Senate Roll Call Vote 333
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/27/2026
House Roll Call Vote 49
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/27/2026
ED Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Bill Text
Public Act No. 26-52
5/14/2026
File No. 11
3/11/2026
ED Joint Favorable
2/27/2026
Raised Bill
2/18/2026
Bill Analysis For File Copy 11
ED Joint Fav. Rpt
ED Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)
Fiscal Note For File Copy 11
House Roll Call Vote 49
Senate Roll Call Vote 333
Summary for Public Act No. 26-52
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