Teacher salary increases, new funding formula among task force ideas to better CT special education

As state lawmakers prepare to debate just how much money to put towards special education, a new report provides a peek into what that funding fight might entail this legislative session. In a report released this month, the Task Force to Study Special Education Services and Funding issued a series of recommendations for the state legislature on how to improve special education in Connecticut, from raising teacher salaries to millions in more funding for districts. read more