SEN. DUFF APPOINTS LORETTO LEARY OF NORWALK TO THE CT-IRELAND TRADE COMMISSION

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Devin James

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Monday, July 29, 2024

SEN. DUFF APPOINTS LORETTO LEARY

OF NORWALK TO THE CT-IRELAND TRADE COMMISSION

Above (L-R): Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk); Loretto Horrigan Leary, Secretary of Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield (IGHMF); Amy O’Shea, Vice-President of IGHMF.

NORWALK – Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) has appointed Loretto Leary of Norwalk to serve on the new Connecticut-Ireland Trade Commission.

Leary, 55, was born in Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland. She attended the University of Galway, majoring in English, sociology and political science, and she has advanced degrees in teaching from Sacred Heart University and Fairfield University in Connecticut. Leary currently serves as secretary for Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield, which collects, preserves, exhibits and studies a collection of art, artifacts and literature related to the Irish Famine/Great Hunger that occurred from 1845–1852.

“As an Irish-born native and as someone who has a passion for Ireland’s people and history as exhibited by her work with the Great Hunger Museum, I am confident that Loretto will add depth and sensitivity to the Connecticut-Ireland Trade Commission as we seek to build stronger business, academic, and cultural ties,” Sen. Duff said.

“I am very, very honored to have been appointed to the Connecticut-Ireland Trade Commission. My focus will primarily be on Irish history in Connecticut and the Irish arts in Connecticut,” Leary said. “I’ve long been interested in the role of the Irish immigrant – I immigrated in 1993. There are lessons to be learned from immigration, and lessons to be learned from the Famine. I’m an ordinary person with an interest in a particular part of history, and I think if ordinary people focus on historical events, they will find it relates to the present.”

The 36-memeber Connecticut-Ireland Trade Commission was created this spring by the General Assembly, where Sen. Duff was a co-sponsor and an early backer of the bill, testifying at its public hearing that he was inspired by similar legislation passed in New Jersey to create the New Jersey-Ireland Trade Commission.

Connecticut’s trade commission seeks to enhance bilateral trade and investment with Ireland, initiate joint action on policy issues of mutual interest, promote business and academic exchanges, and encourage mutual economic support and infrastructure investment.

Leary’s appointment is effective immediately and ends on September 30, 2028.

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Connecticut, the Homeowner’s Insurance Savings Capital of the World?

Posted on July 28, 2024July 26, 2024 by Devin James

Connecticut, the Homeowner’s Insurance Savings Capital of the World?

It turns out that not only is Connecticut the insurance capital of the world, it’s also one of the best places in America to insure your home, thanks to the strict oversight of the state Insurance Department when it comes to insurance companies requesting rate increases.

Researchers at the Harvard and Wharton business schools have determined that, nationally, when states exert strong oversight over insurance rate requests, homeowners are the winners. And when they don’t – as is the case in many midwestern and Southern states – homeowners are big losers.

The research and findings were highlighted in a recent New York Times news story, “Home Insurance Rates in America Are Wildly Distorted. Here’s Why.” https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/07/08/climate/home-insurance-climate-change.html?searchResultPosition=1

“This story really lets you peek behind the curtain of home insurance rates in America, and it’s nice to see that Connecticut residents are paying less for homeowner’s insurance than the average American. I give our state Insurance Department full credit for that,” said state Senator Jorge Cabrera (D-Hamden, who is Senate Chair of the legislature’s Insurance and Real Estate Committee. “For those who sometimes complain about government oversight of private-sector businesses, this is one of those instances when the average person will say ‘Thank you for holding their feet to the fire.'”

Researchers determined that – even accounting for differences in home values and the traumatic effects of global warming on the creation of larger and more damaging storms — higher home insurance premiums were charged in states where regulators applied less scrutiny to requests for rate increases, and premiums decreased in states were regulators applied more scrutiny.

Connecticut is a “more scrutiny state.” In 2023, there were 132 homeowner’s insurance rate filings recorded, with an average requested rate increase of 11.1 percent. The average allowed by the state Insurance Department was 9.6 percent. Efforts to hold down homeowner’s rate increases saved Connecticut policyholders $24.76 million in 2023 and have saved state residents $115.64 million since 2012.

It’s pro-consumer decisions like this by Connecticut state government that allow Connecticut residents to pay home insurance premiums well below the national average. The average home insurance premium in Hartford County is $1,543, and rates have increased just 12.9% since 2020. But nationally, the average homeowner pays an insurance premium of $2,530, and has seen their rates increase 33% since 2020.

And rates are even higher in the states where Connecticut residents move to the most:

-In Coral Springs, Florida, the average homeowner insurance premium is $5,579 a year, and rates have increased 51% since 2020

-In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, premiums are $2,308 a year, and rates have increased 38% since 2020.

-In Dallas, Texas, premiums are $1,950 a year, and rates have increased 20% since 2020.

-In Fayetteville, North Carolina, premiums are $1,827 a year, and rates have increased 21% since 2020.

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CT TEACHERS UNION GIVES SEN. LESSER A GRADE OF 96% FOR THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Devin James

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Contact: Garnet McLaughlin | Garnet.McLaughlin@cga.ct.gov

CT TEACHERS UNION GIVES SEN. LESSER A GRADE OF 96% FOR THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

HARTFORD, CT – The Connecticut Education Association, a state teacher’s union representing more than 43,000 active, retired and aspiring educators, has just released its report card for the 2024 legislative session, and State Senator Matt Lesser achieved a score of 96%, confirming his outstanding commitment to the public policies and budget dollars that make Connecticut teachers and their public school students successful all across the state.

“I am honored to receive an A from Connecticut teachers and I am grateful for the opportunity to vote to invest in public education, give our teachers the tools they need and ultimately support our students,” said Sen. Lesser. “As a strong supporter of public education, I voted to increase funding for every school system in our district. I also worked alongside CEA to pass historic indoor air quality legislation and I continue to support the Indoor Air Quality Task Force as they explore projects to ensure clean and healthy classrooms. Specifically, I am proud that together we have championed the work of Eniola, a Middletown middle schooler who built a DIY air purifier that is more effective and less expensive than commercial purifiers. Prioritizing equity, safety and success in our classrooms remains one of my top priorities and I am proud of the work I have done alongside CEA and the teachers of Cromwell, Newington and Rocky Hill that they represent.”

Detailed results of the report card can be found here.

The CEA awarded an average score of 90.2 (A-) to the 24 Democratic senators this session, and an average score of 76.5 (C) to the 12 Republican senators.

In past years, the CEA has graded legislators on their support for public education policies such as Cultural Responsiveness, School Counselors, Black and Latino Studies, Minority Teacher Recruitment, Student Mental & Behavioral Health, Protecting Teachers’ Personal Information, Standardized Assessment & Special Education, and Safe Classrooms.

This year, the CEA graded legislators for their votes on:

-House Bill 5436, teacher certification and mandated reporters, for supporting important changes to teacher certification, improvements to mandated reporter procedures, changes to the assessment for teacher preparatory programs, and supports for paraeducators.

-House Bill 5437, Professional Development & School Climate, for supporting and updating professional development requirements and improving school culture and climate.

-Senate Bill 154, Behavior Notification & Assessment Audit, for supporting better student behavior notifications to parents and a standardized assessment audit.

-House Bill 5524 and Senate Bill 5, School Indoor Air Quality, for supporting and expanding Connecticut’s school Indoor Air Quality grant program.

-Senate Bill 14, Goodwin Magnet Teacher Rights, for ensuring teacher rights are maintained at Goodwin University Magnet School.

-House Bill 5523, the 2024 Budget Implementer, for supporting a budget implementer that included $550,000 to the Teachers Retirement Board for Retiree Healthcare and adding CEA to the Education Mandate Review Advisory Council.

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CT TEACHERS UNION GIVES SEN. MAHER AN A GRADE, ‘HONOR ROLL’ DESIGNATION FOR THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Devin James

July 26, 2024

CT TEACHERS UNION GIVES SEN. MAHER AN A GRADE, ‘HONOR ROLL’ DESIGNATION FOR THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

HARTFORD – The Connecticut Education Association, a state teacher’s union representing more than 43,000 active, retired and aspiring educators, has just released its report card for the 2024 legislative session, and state Senator Ceci Maher (D-Wilton) achieved an A grade and an Honor Roll designation, confirming her outstanding commitment to the public policies and budget dollars that make Connecticut teachers and their public school students successful all across the state.

“Our schools are vital for our communities, supporting future generations and fostering growth across Connecticut,” said Sen. Maher. “This grade from the CEA reinforces my continued commitment to support our schools and strengthen Connecticut’s future for years to come. I’m grateful for this recognition.”

Detailed results of the report card can be found here: https://cea.org/legislator-report-card/?wdt_search=senate

This is the second CEA report card for Sen. Maher, who has a lifetime score of 94% for voting for the types of pro-public education policies that have made Connecticut’s public school system the second-best in America, according to a WalletHub survey out this week. https://wallethub.com/edu/e/states-with-the-best-schools/5335

The CEA awarded an average score of 90.2 (A-) to the 24Democratic senators this session, and an average score of 76.5 (C) to the 12Republican senators.

This year, the CEA graded legislators for their votes on:

·House Bill 5436, teacher certification and mandated reporters, for supporting important changes to teacher certification, improvements to mandated reporter procedures, changes to the assessment for teacher preparatory programs, and supports for paraeducators.

· House Bill 5437, Professional Development & School Climate, for supporting and updating professional development requirements and improving school culture and climate.

· Senate Bill 154, Behavior Notification & Assessment Audit, for supporting better student behavior notifications to parents and a standardized assessment audit.

· House Bill 5524 and Senate Bill 5, School Indoor Air Quality, for supporting and expanding Connecticut’s school Indoor Air Quality grant program.

· Senate Bill 14, Goodwin Magnet Teacher Rights, for ensuring teacher rights are maintained at Goodwin University Magnet School.

· House Bill 5523, the 2024 Budget Implementer, for supporting a budget implementer that included $550,000 to the Teachers Retirement Board for Retiree Healthcare and adding CEA to the Education Mandate Review Advisory Council.

SENATOR NEEDLEMAN RELEASES STATEMENT FOLLOWING APPOINTMENT OF DAVID ARCONTI AS PURA COMMISSIONER

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Devin James

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Contact: Joe O’Leary | Joe.OLeary@cga.ct.gov | 508-479-4969

July 25, 2024

SENATOR NEEDLEMAN RELEASES STATEMENT FOLLOWING APPOINTMENT OF DAVID ARCONTI AS PURA COMMISSIONER

Today, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) issued the following statement following the appointment of former State Representative David Arconti as a commissioner of the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, the state agency overseeing services of investor-owned utilities, such as electric, natural gas, water and telecommunications:

“First, I want to thank Jack Betkowski for his many years of service to the state of Connecticut as a member of PURA’s board. I’d also like to compliment Governor Lamont on making a great choice to fill his seat, bringing new blood and a different perspective to the Authority, and congratulate David Arconti, a long-time member and two-time co-chair of the Energy & Technology Committee. He’s bringing a level of expertise to PURA that will serve ratepayers and residents of Connecticut well. His work ethic and good judgement, and his thoughtful approach to energy policy, offered me a lot to learn from in my time working with him. I believe he will be a great addition to the Authority’s board.”

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Senator Gaston Receives ‘A’ Grade From CT Teachers Union For 2024 Legislative Session

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Devin James

Senator Gaston Receives ‘A’ Grade From CT Teachers Union For 2024 Legislative Session

HARTFORD – The Connecticut Education Association, a state teacher’s union representing more than 43,000 active, retired and aspiring educators, has just released its report card for the 2024 legislative session, and state Senator Gaston achieved a score of 90, confirming his outstanding commitment to the public policies and budget dollars that make Connecticut teachers and their public school students successful all across the state.

Detailed results of the report card can be found here: https://cea.org/legislator-report-card/?wdt_search=senate

“Investing in our students’ success is a top priority for me and our teachers play such crucial role in shaping the minds and futures of our young people,” said Sen. Gaston. “I am honored to receive an A from the Connecticut Education Association for a second year in a row as I work to ensure teachers have a positive environment to teach and our students have every opportunity to learn and grow. Thank you to our teachers who go above and beyond to provide an outstanding education to our students who will one day positively impact our communities. I have always fought for adequate education funding and additional support for Bridgeport and Stratford schools because they provide a pathway to success for students from an early age and we must continue to invest in educators and future generations.”

This is the second CEA report card for Sen. Gaston, who has a lifetime score of 90.5 for voting for the types of pro-public education policies that have made Connecticut’s public school system the second-best in America, according to a WalletHub survey out this week. https://wallethub.com/edu/e/states-with-the-best-schools/5335

The CEA awarded an average score of 90.2 (A-) to the 24 Democratic senators this session, and an average score of 76.5 (C) to the 12 Republican senators.

This year, the CEA graded legislators for their votes on:

House Bill 5436, teacher certification and mandated reporters, for supporting important changes to teacher certification, improvements to mandated reporter procedures, changes to the assessment for teacher preparatory programs, and supports for paraeducators.
House Bill 5437, Professional Development & School Climate, for supporting and updating professional development requirements and improving school culture and climate.
Senate Bill 154, Behavior Notification & Assessment Audit, for supporting better student behavior notifications to parents and a standardized assessment audit.
House Bill 5524 and Senate Bill 5, School Indoor Air Quality, for supporting and expanding Connecticut’s school Indoor Air Quality grant program.
Senate Bill 14, Goodwin Magnet Teacher Rights, for ensuring teacher rights are maintained at Goodwin University Magnet School.
House Bill 5523, the 2024 Budget Implementer, for supporting a budget implementer that included $550,000 to the Teachers Retirement Board for Retiree Healthcare and adding CEA to the Education Mandate Review Advisory Council.

CT TEACHERS UNION GIVES SEN. NEEDLEMAN AN A GRADE FOR THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Devin James

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Contact: Joe O’Leary | Joe.OLeary@cga.ct.gov | 508-479-4969

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

CT TEACHERS UNION GIVES SEN. NEEDLEMAN AN A GRADE FOR THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

HARTFORD – The Connecticut Education Association, a state teacher’s union representing more than 43,000 active, retired and aspiring educators, has just released its report card for the 2024 legislative session, and state Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) achieved a 92% score, confirming his outstanding commitment to the public policies and budget dollars that make Connecticut teachers and their public school students successful all across the state.

“Our schools represent the future of Connecticut and we need to continue providing them with the support necessary to benefit our children and future,” said Sen. Needleman. “I’m proud to have voted for policies helping students and staff foster better environments to learn and grow every day.”

Detailed results of the report card can be found here: https://cea.org/legislator-report-card/?wdt_search=senate

This is the sixth CEA report card for Sen. Needleman, who has a lifetime score of 90% for voting for the types of pro-public education policies that have made Connecticut’s public school system the second-best in America, according to a WalletHub survey out this week. https://wallethub.com/edu/e/states-with-the-best-schools/5335

The CEA awarded an average score of 90.2 (A-) to the 24 Democratic senators this session, and an average score of 76.5 (C) to the 12 Republican senators.

This year, the CEA graded legislators for their votes on:

House Bill 5436, teacher certification and mandated reporters, for supporting important changes to teacher certification, improvements to mandated reporter procedures, changes to the assessment for teacher preparatory programs, and supports for paraeducators.
House Bill 5437, Professional Development & School Climate, for supporting and updating professional development requirements and improving school culture and climate.
Senate Bill 154, Behavior Notification & Assessment Audit, for supporting better student behavior notifications to parents and a standardized assessment audit.
House Bill 5524 and Senate Bill 5, School Indoor Air Quality, for supporting and expanding Connecticut’s school Indoor Air Quality grant program.
Senate Bill 14, Goodwin Magnet Teacher Rights, for ensuring teacher rights are maintained at Goodwin University Magnet School.
House Bill 5523, the 2024 Budget Implementer, for supporting a budget implementer that included $550,000 to the Teachers Retirement Board for Retiree Healthcare and adding CEA to the Education Mandate Review Advisory Council.

Sen. Needleman has also worked to secure mental health support funding for local students and roughly $4 million in HVAC and air quality improvements for East Haddam, Old Saybrook, Colchester and Westbrook schools, further reinforcing his support for education locally and statewide.

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CT TEACHERS UNION GIVES SEN. ANWAR AN A GRADE FOR THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Posted on July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 by Devin James

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Contact: Joe O’Leary | Joe.OLeary@cga.ct.gov | 508-479-4969

For Immediate Release
Thursday, July 25, 2024

CT TEACHERS UNION GIVES SEN. ANWAR AN A GRADE FOR THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

HARTFORD – The Connecticut Education Association, a state teacher’s union representing more than 43,000 active, retired and aspiring educators, has just released its report card for the 2024 legislative session, and state Senator Saud Anwar (D-South Windsor) achieved a score of 93%, earning an A grade and confirming his outstanding commitment to the public policies and budget dollars that make Connecticut teachers and their public school students successful all across the state.

“Connecticut schools are some of the strongest in the country, but they need continued focus and support to bolster youth education,” said Sen. Anwar. “I am proud to receive these high marks as they reinforce our need to meet students’ needs.”

Detailed results of the report card can be found here: https://cea.org/legislator-report-card/?wdt_search=senate

This is the sixth CEA report card for Sen. Anwar, who has a lifetime average score in the mid-90s, straight As, for voting for the types of pro-public education policies that have made Connecticut’s public school system the second-best in America, according to a WalletHub survey out this week. https://wallethub.com/edu/e/states-with-the-best-schools/5335

The CEA awarded an average score of 90.2 (A-) to the 24 Democratic senators this session, and an average score of 76.5 (C) to the 12 Republican senators.

This year, the CEA graded legislators for their votes on:

House Bill 5436, teacher certification and mandated reporters, for supporting important changes to teacher certification, improvements to mandated reporter procedures, changes to the assessment for teacher preparatory programs, and supports for paraeducators.
House Bill 5437, Professional Development & School Climate, for supporting and updating professional development requirements and improving school culture and climate.
Senate Bill 154, Behavior Notification & Assessment Audit, for supporting better student behavior notifications to parents and a standardized assessment audit.
House Bill 5524 and Senate Bill 5, School Indoor Air Quality, for supporting and expanding Connecticut’s school Indoor Air Quality grant program.
Senate Bill 14, Goodwin Magnet Teacher Rights, for ensuring teacher rights are maintained at Goodwin University Magnet School.
House Bill 5523, the 2024 Budget Implementer, for supporting a budget implementer that included $550,000 to the Teachers Retirement Board for Retiree Healthcare and adding CEA to the Education Mandate Review Advisory Council.

Sen. Anwar was able to secure more than $700,000 in HVAC air quality improvement funding for schools in East Hartford, furthering the success of these endeavors.

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CT TEACHERS UNION GIVES SEN. MARX AN A GRADE AND ‘HONOR ROLL’ DESIGNATION FOR THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Devin James

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

CT TEACHERS UNION GIVES SEN. MARX AN A GRADE AND ‘HONOR ROLL’ DESIGNATION FOR THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

HARTFORD – The Connecticut Education Association, a state teacher’s union representing more than 43,000 active, retired and aspiring educators, has just released its report card for the 2024 legislative session, and state Senator Martha Marx (D-New London) achieved an A grade, confirming her outstanding commitment to the public policies and budget dollars that make Connecticut teachers and their public school students successful all across the state. Receiving a score of 90.5% for the legislative session, Sen. Marx was named to the CEA’s 2024 Honor Roll.

“Schools in our state are among the best in the country because we focus on and invest in them,” said Sen. Marx. “This feedback reinforces a continued need for Connecticut to keep our progress moving forward for the benefit of students in every community.”

Detailed results of the report card can be found here: https://cea.org/legislator-report-card/?wdt_search=senate

This is the second CEA report card for Sen. Marx, who has a lifetime score of 92.3% for voting for the types of pro-public education policies that have made Connecticut’s public school system the second-best in America, according to a WalletHub survey out this week. https://wallethub.com/edu/e/states-with-the-best-schools/5335

The CEA awarded an average score of 90.2 (A-) to the 24 Democratic senators this session, and an average score of 76.5 (C) to the 12 Republican senators.

This year, the CEA graded legislators for their votes on:

House Bill 5436, teacher certification and mandated reporters, for supporting important changes to teacher certification, improvements to mandated reporter procedures, changes to the assessment for teacher preparatory programs, and supports for paraeducators.
House Bill 5437, Professional Development & School Climate, for supporting and updating professional development requirements and improving school culture and climate.
Senate Bill 154, Behavior Notification & Assessment Audit, for supporting better student behavior notifications to parents and a standardized assessment audit.
House Bill 5524 and Senate Bill 5, School Indoor Air Quality, for supporting and expanding Connecticut’s school Indoor Air Quality grant program.
Senate Bill 14, Goodwin Magnet Teacher Rights, for ensuring teacher rights are maintained at Goodwin University Magnet School.
House Bill 5523, the 2024 Budget Implementer, for supporting a budget implementer that included $550,000 to the Teachers Retirement Board for Retiree Healthcare and adding CEA to the Education Mandate Review Advisory Council.

In 2024, Sen. Marx has also played an important role in securing local education funding, including $2 million to support early childhood education in New London, hundreds of thousands of dollars in repair funding for New London and Waterford and more than $100,000 in mental health support programming grants for Waterford students. These accomplishments further her goals of supporting education in Connecticut.

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Contact: Joe O’Leary | 508-479-4969 | Joe.OLeary@cga.ct.gov

Senator Rahman Makes the ‘Honor Roll’ for Education Votes

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Devin James

Senator Rahman Makes the ‘Honor Roll’ for Education Votes

In an annual legislative report card released this week, the Connecticut Education Association awarded Sen. MD Rahman, with an “Honor Roll” grade of 91 in recognition of his consistent support for Connecticut students and teachers through votes in the General Assembly.

The report card tracks the voting record of every state legislator and grades them based on their support for bills that improve the learning and teaching conditions in Connecticut schools and their opposition to measures that would hinder educational progress or harm the interests of students and educators.

After reviewing Senator Rahman’s votes during this year’s legislative session, the group awarded him high marks.

“I have worked hard to support legislation that improves the learning conditions of students throughout our state and I am grateful to the Connecticut Education Association for acknowledging the progress we’ve made,” Senator Rahman said. “The future of our communities rests on the quality of the education our children receive and I am committed to safe and supportive schools.”

This year’s grade reflected Senator Rahman’s support for a number of proposals, including:

House Bill 5436: a bill that made key changes in teacher certification, improved mandated reporter procedures, and provided support for paraeducators.
House Bill 5437: a bill to review and update professional development requirements and support efforts to improve school culture and climate.
Senate Bill 154: a bill that enhanced student behavior notifications to parents and a standardized assessment audit.
House Bill 5524: a bill that expanded the Indoor Air Quality Grant Program.
Senate Bill 5: a bill that supported the extension of the state Indoor Air Quality Working Group.
Senate Bill 14: a bill that ensured teacher rights at Goodwin University Magnet School were protected.
House Bill 5523: a bill that implemented the budget, which included $550,000 for the Teachers Retirement Board for Retiree Healthcare and added the Connecticut Education Association (CEA) to the Education Mandate Review Advisory Council.

This year marked Senator Rahman’s second session serving in the Connecticut Senate. It is his second consecutive year on the CEA “honor roll,” following his 94% grade last year.

The CEA awarded an average score of 90.2 (A-) to the 24 Democratic senators this session, and an average score of 76.5 (C) to the 12 Republican senators.

Author: Devin James