Maryam Khan

The Select Committee on Special Education, of which I am the House Chair, will hold a public hearing next Monday, April 21 at 11am on our committee's priority bills, which will become the contents of the priority bills in the House and Senate.

These two bills address shortfalls in the special education system by enhancing oversight, funding, and support for students and teachers.

This public hearing is a great opportunity to have your voice heard and make a difference in the legislative process, and I hope you'll get involved!

Happy Friday!

Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On the third Monday of January, we take a moment to celebrate the legacy of a consequential figure in American history. Dr. King worked alongside other civil rights leaders, and they were able to successfully push the federal government to pass legislation that addressed the horrible sins of our past.

This Wednesday, I was proud to be sworn in for another term as State Representative at the Connecticut General Assembly. It was great to see my legislative colleagues again and begin planning how we are going to help the people of Connecticut this session.

From my family to yours, I want to take a moment to send my best wishes for the holiday season. May it bring you and your loved ones peace, happiness and time well spent together. Remember that no matter how we celebrate, we also share many blessings. So, in the spirit of the season, please spread the joy that makes this time of the year truly special.

I'm so excited to announce that I have been appointed House Chair of the newly-created Select Committee on Special Education!

The select committee will address the volatile and often unpredictable costs of local special education.

I would like to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving! This Thanksgiving, take a moment to reflect on everything you are grateful for in life, and consider how you can give back to your community. May your day be filled with warmth and moments of gratitude surrounded by loved ones.

On Tuesday, State Comptroller Sean Scanlon announced that December 2 will be the application deadline for anyone interested in the Hartford Flood Relief and Compensation Program.

The deadline is being imposed given the applications already received and because the program is funded through American Rescue Plan dollars that must be allocated by the end of the year. The deadline also allows the program administrator to review and process the applications before the end of the year.

Honoring the strength of survivors, supporting those currently fighting, and remembering those we’ve lost. As your representative, I’m committed to advocating for access to early detection, treatment, research funding, and community support for those fighting breast cancer.

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, I’m thinking of all the families in our community who have been affected by this disease.