A practice that makes sure Connecticut towns receive no less state funding for schools than they did the year before has unintended consequences: the wealthiest towns are overfunded, and the towns with the most need are not getting enough. Meanwhile, the state faces a $1.1 billion deficit.
From the story: “Forty-three towns — including Darien, Easton, Greenwich, New Canaan and Westport — will this school year collectively receive $20.8 million more than dictated by the formula that is intended to direct state money to school districts, according to data from the Connecticut State Department of Education.”
Read the full story by the CT Mirror.