I have advocated strongly for increased support for our local schools. Here are estimates of the increases in Educational Cost Sharing grant funding for the city and town I represent, New Britain and Newington, in just the past two years.
New Britain
year prior First year Second year
to 2-year of 2-year of 2-year
state budget state budget INCREASE state budget TOTAL
FY 06-07 FY 07-08 first year FY 08-09 INCREASE
$64,079,306 $70,813,502 $6,734,196 $73,929,296 $9,849,990
Newington
year prior First year Second year
to 2-year of 2-year of 2-year
state budget state budget INCREASE state budget TOTAL
FY 06-07 FY 07-08 first year FY 08-09 INCREASE
$10,386,893 $12,100,397 $1,713,504 $12,632,814 $2,245,921
Of course, I have advocated for significantly larger support than even this, which is why I plan to continue my efforts to advocate for quality education for our kids.
