SENATOR SLAP RECEIVES ‘A’ GRADE, ‘HONOR ROLL’ DESIGNATION FROM CONNECTICUT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

July 9, 2026

The Connecticut Education Association recently awarded State Senator Derek Slap (D-West Hartford) an “A” grade for his work in the 2025 and 2026 legislative sessions supporting educational priorities, additionally earning the CEA’s “Honor Roll” designation.

“The teachers in our communities make sacrifices and dedicate their careers to supporting our youth during the most fundamental parts of their education,” said Sen. Slap. “I remain committed to supporting the needs of our educators so they can continue to help our students succeed.”

Sen. Slap’s votes supporting education included the 2026 state budget, which provided nearly $200 million in additional education funding for school districts, supported free school breakfasts and increased special education grants; expanding opportunities to support aspiring educators; support for a paraeducator minimum salary; and better protecting teachers through means like enhanced workers compensation protections.

He also received special distinction for the creation of a graduate student loan program in the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee. This was Sen. Slap’s biggest legislative priority in 2026 as the Senate Chair of the Higher Education Committee.

Sen. Slap was one of 16 Senate Democrats to earn an “A” grade.