Ideas

Bob Duff
Senate Majority Leader | Norwalk, CT

Comprehensive Reporting of Education Expenditures by School Districts

Idea Category: Education | Funding Source: American Rescue Plan

2023 Ideas Challenge Entry

Connecticut Senate Democratic Majority Leader Bob Duff championed a bill that requires the State Department of Education to compile and publish all education related expenditures by school districts. The data will be formatted and publicly published to allow the comparison of the data across all districts. This information will allow parents and interested parties to see where their district is concentrating their resources and help parents and taxpayers in lower performing districts advocate for change.

Impact:   

The bill was signed into law in June 2023 and Senator Duff sees the ultimate goal of the effort to help poor performing districts raise their scores and ensure all students have access to programs that work for their educational needs.

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Pathways in Technology: Early College High School Program

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Enhancing Committee-based Governance

Idea Category: Smart Government | Funding Source: ARP

Secure Health Data

Idea Category: Healthcare | Funding Source: ARP

Occupational Licensing Reform

Idea Category: Jobs and Entrepreneurship | Funding Source: ARP

PTSD Coverage for First Responders

Idea Category: Healthcare | Funding Source: ARP