2026 Board and Committee Meetings
State Board of Education
April 1, 2026
Board Materials
Consideration of Minutes
Report of the Chair
Committee Reports
- Academic Standards and Assessment
- Accountability and Support
- Finance, Audit, and Budget
- Legislation and Policy Development
- Connecticut Technical Education and Career System Board
- Connecticut State Colleges and Universities
- NASBE
- SERC
Report of the Commissioner with Agency Update
- Update on Hartford Public Schools Fiscal Operations
- Update on Bridgeport Public Schools Action to Address District Needs
- Update on Special Education Systems Review
- Carpe Noctem InvenTeam – Berlin High School
- North Hartford Ascend-A "Cradle-to-Career Pathway for School Success” – Paul Dworkin, M.D.
Items Reguiring Action
- Renewal of State Charter: Explorations, Winsted
- Renewal of State Charter: Integrated Day Charter School, Norwich
- Adoption of CEPCB’s 2026 Proposed Revision of RCSA Section 10-145d-615
- Adoption of CEPCB’s Proposed Statutory and Regulatory Revisions Establishing Alternative Pathway to Professional Educator Certificate
- Consideration for Approval of Certification for Terrence Collins #305 Elementary Education, PreK-6
- 2026 Paraeducator Recognition Day & Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Semifinalists Recognition
Financial Matters
Consent Agenda
- The Condition of Education in Connecticut 2024-25
- Approval of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Annual Review for Coaches and Parent and Legal Guardian Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Informed Consent Form
Items for Discussion
March 4, 2026
Executive Session
- Executive discussion to review written legal opinion from the Department’s Director of Legal and Governmental Affairs regarding House Bill 5217
Board Materials
Consideration of Minutes
Report of the Chair
Committee Reports
- Academic Standards and Assessment
- Accountability and Support
- Finance, Audit, and Budget
- Legislation and Policy Development
- Connecticut Technical Education and Career System Board
- Connecticut State Colleges and Universities
- NASBE
- SERC
Report of the Commissioner with Agency Update
- Update on Hartford Public Schools Fiscal Operations
- Update on Bridgeport Public Schools Action to Address District Needs
- Update on Special Education Systems Review
- District Spotlight on Workforce and Career Readiness
- Report on the Effectiveness of the Alliance District Program
Items Requiring Action
- Approval of Commissioner’s Network Extension Year 5 for McDonough Middle School, Hartford
- Approval of Emergency Educator Certification Endorsements for the 2026-27 School Year
- Adoption of CEPCB’s 2026 Proposal Regarding Sunsetting Regulations
- Adoption of CEPCB’s Legislative Language - Initial Certification via Alternate Routes
- CEPCB’s Legislative Proposal – Reissuance of Initial Certification with Time
Financial Matters
Consent Agenda
- Continuing Approval of Sacred Heart University Educator Preparation Programs
- Continuing Approval of University of Bridgeport Educator Preparation Programs
- Approval of the 2026-27 Concussion and Head Injury Annual Review for Coaches
Items for Discussion
February 11, 2026
Board Materials
Consideration of Minutes
Report of the Chair
Committee Reports
- Academic Standards and Assessment
- Accountability and Support
- Finance, Audit, and Budget
- Legislation and Policy Development
- Connecticut Technical Education and Career System Board
- Connecticut State Colleges and Universities
- NASBE
- SERC
Report of the Commissioner with Agency Update
- Update on Hartford Public Schools Fiscal Operations
- Update on Bridgeport Public Schools Action to Address District Needs
- Update on Special Education Systems Review
- Governor Bill Proposals
Items Requiring Action
- Approval of Commissioner’s Network Extension Year 5 for Hamden Middle School, Hamden
- Adoption of CEPCB’s Proposed Regulations Recommended to be Reinstated as Revised
- Adoption of CEPCB’s 2026 Legislative Proposal Regarding Sunsetting Regulations
Financial Matters
- Presentation of Governor's Budget Proposals for Education
Items for Discussion
- Implementation of State Board of Education Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Priority: Create opportunities for all students to explore multiple career pathways through coordinated and rigorous programs that are
developed in partnership with institutions of higher education and local/regional employers, and that align with economic opportunity and advance students in careers of their choice. - State Board of Education Conversion Report
January 14, 2026
Board Materials
Consideration of Minutes
Report of the Chair
Committee Reports
- Academic Standards and Assessment
- Accountability and Support
- Finance, Audit, and Budget
- Legislation and Policy Development
- Connecticut Technical Education and Career System Board
- Connecticut State Colleges and Universities
- NASBE
- SERC
Commissioner Update
- Update on Hartford Public Schools Fiscal Operations
- Update on Bridgeport Public Schools Action to Address District Needs
- Update on Data Dashboards
Items Requiring Action
- Legislative Proposals
- Adoption of CEPCB’s Proposed Regulations (2026)
- Consideration of Legislative Amendment – Educator Certification Oversight and Board Member Recusal
- Adoption of Proposed Legislative Language: Reinstate Transcript Experience Pathway
Financial Matters
Consent Agenda
Items for Discussion
- Recognition of the 2026 Teacher of the Year and 2026 Teacher of the Year Finalists
- Connecticut State Department of Education Special Education Systems Review: WestEd Final Report