Governor’s Blue-Ribbon Commission on K-12 Education Funding and Accountability

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Evaluating Funding Streams for Public Schools

In April 2026, Governor Lamont signed an executive order establishing a commission tasked with reviewing the funding streams used to support Connecticut's K-12 public schools and developing a strategic plan to reform these methods so they best reflect the current-day needs of school districts and municipalities and strengthen their financial standing. The commission is required to look at the landscape of educational funding in Connecticut, any relevant models from other states, the primary cost drivers impacting school districts, and proven strategies for delivering K-12 education that have resulted in improved outcomes and student success. It must provide a final report of recommendations by January 15, 2027.

"We need to take a bottom-up look at how we fund our schools with a focus on ensuring funding is fair and driving the best results for our students. The efficiency and effectiveness of the largest streams of state education funding, such as ECS, have not been evaluated holistically for many years. The state must perform a thorough evaluation of the impact of these grants, the results they are having on improving student success, and what we can do to improve access to educational opportunities for all students.”
 
— Governor Lamont

Resources and Documents

Chairperson: Natalie Wagner, Deputy Chief of Staff for the Office of Governor Lamont
Vice Chairperson: Charlene M. Russell-Tucker, Commissioner of the Connecticut State Department of Education

**A full list of members will be announced prior to the date of commission's first meeting, which will also be announced soon.**

The date, time, and location of the commission's first meeting will be announced soon.