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Connecticut bill proposes General Fund appropriation for Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities operational costs

Original title: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE OFFICE OF DYSLEXIA AND READING DISABILITIES.

Last action · February 4, 2026: Referred to Joint Committee on AppropriationsSponsors: Jeff Gordon and 2 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Proposed Bill No. 24 directs an unspecified sum of money from the to the Department of Education to fund the operational costs of the Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities for the ending June 30, 2027.

Why it matters

Establishes dedicated state funding specifically to support administrative and operating expenses for dyslexia and reading intervention services.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities

Receives operational funding for its programs and administrative costs.

Directly affected

Department of Education

Administers the appropriated funds from the General Fund.

Key Facts

  • Appropriates an unspecified sum of money from the General Fund to the Department of Education.
  • Funding is designated for the operational costs of the Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities.
  • The appropriation targets the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which state agency receives the proposed funding?
The Department of Education receives the from the .
What fiscal year does this funding cover?
The funding covers the ending June 30, 2027.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.

Procedural history

1 action
  1. Feb 4, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommittee
    Referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities, Department of Education
OrganizationOffice of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities“Recipient of proposed operational funding”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Education“Receives the appropriation from the General Fund”Map →

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Analysis Score

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  • Controversy10
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