Senator Hochadel Makes ‘Honor Roll’ for Education Votes

HARTFORD– In an annual legislative report card released this week, the Connecticut Education Association awarded Senator Jan Hochadel (D-Meriden) a score of 97 in recognition of her 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 on their support for bills that improve 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.

“As an educator, I know how much of a difference it makes when we invest in the people who teach our kids and the systems that support them,” Senator Hochadel said. “This year’s session included real wins for Connecticut students and teachers, from expanding scholarships for aspiring educators to protecting fair treatment for those already in the classroom. I’m proud that our work reflects the priorities Connecticut families and educators have been asking for, and I’ll keep pushing to make sure every student and every teacher in Meriden and beyond has what they need to succeed.”

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

• Senate Bill 1: the 2026 budget, which included nearly $200 million in district relief along with free school breakfast, universal pre-k, and special education grants.
• House Bill 5003: legislation strengthening fair termination standards and workers’ compensation protections for teachers.
• Senate Bill 220: legislation expanding eligibility for the Aspiring Educators Scholarship Program and requiring Department of Education guidance on student literacy.
• Senate Bill 325: legislation protecting educators’ personal information from disclosure in Freedom of Information requests.
• House Bill 5323: legislation extending necessary teacher certification regulations.
• Senate Bill 222: opposition to a proposal that would have exempted student-athletes from physical education requirements, a change that would have undermined the value of P.E. and the educators who teach it.

Senator Jan Hochadel represents the 13th Senate District covering Meriden and portions of Middletown, Cheshire, and Middlefield and serves as Senate Chair of the Aging Committee.

Contact: Hugh McQuaid | Hugh.McQuaid@cga.ct.gov