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Connecticut General Assembly confirms Dr. Andrew Carlson to State Board of Education through February 2028

Original title: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF DR. ANDREW CARLSON OF MILFORD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Last action · April 20, 2026: In ConcurrenceSponsors: Bob Duff and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

The General Assembly approved the gubernatorial nomination of Dr. Andrew Carlson of Milford to serve as a member of the State Board of Education for a term ending February 28, 2028.

Why it matters

Changes board membership by placing a new appointee in a seat previously held by Juan C. Salazar, with the term running until early 2028.

Who It Would Affect

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

Directly affected

State Board of Education

Receives a new board member to fill the seat formerly held by Juan C. Salazar.

Directly affected

Dr. Andrew Carlson

Gains confirmation to serve a term on the State Board of Education ending February 28, 2028.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who was appointed to the State Board of Education under this resolution?
Dr. Andrew Carlson of Milford was appointed to the State Board of Education.
When does the newly confirmed term end?
The term ends on February 28, 2028, or until a successor is appointed and has qualified.

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

10 actions
  1. Apr 20, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    In Concurrence
  2. Apr 20, 2026HouseFloor
    Adopted, House
  3. Apr 9, 2026House
    House Calendar Number 389
  4. Apr 9, 2026House
    Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
  5. Apr 8, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    On Consent Calendar
  6. Apr 8, 2026SenateFloor
    Adopted, Senate
Show 4 earlier actions
  1. Feb 20, 2026Senate
    Senate Calendar Number 4
  2. Feb 20, 2026Senate
    Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
  3. Feb 19, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Public Hearing 02/19
  4. Feb 4, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommittee
    Nomination Referred to Committee on Executive and Legislative Nominations

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

State Board of Education, EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS, Milford and 2 more
OrganizationState Board of Education“Board receiving the new member nomination”Map →
OrganizationEXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS“Committee to which the resolution was referred”Map →
locationMilford“Place of residence of Dr. Andrew Carlson”Map →
PersonJuan C. Salazar“Predecessor on the State Board of Education”Map →
PersonDr. Andrew Carlson“Nominated to be a member of the State Board of Education”Map →

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