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'At a crisis point'. Special education costs soar in Connecticut

Lawmakers considered a bill Monday to send more state funds to local school districts.

News 12 Staff

Apr 22, 2025, 11:52 AM

Updated 3 hr ago

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Special education costs have reached a crisis point, according to a state senator.
“We are at a point where special education in the state of Connecticut is not sustainable,” said State Sen. Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, D-Trumbull, calling for “better oversight.”
Lawmakers considered a bill Monday to send more state funds to local school districts.
They approved $40 million in emergency funds earlier this year. Gov. Ned Lamont proposed additional funding, but not until next year.