Amy Morrin Bello

Each year the Connecticut Education Association (CEA) rates legislators based on their actions during the legislative session regarding education. I stand with our educators working to provide safe learning environments for all learners and am proud to have received an A from them this session.  To see my results, please visit https://cea.org/voting-record/?bio_id=28 

Connecticut-based Dalio Education recently released a report it commissioned that focused on "disconnected and at-risk youth" and found more than 63,000 young adults were disconnected, and 56,000 students were at risk between 2021 and 2022, according to the compiled data.

A number of new laws that are effective on October 1st were passed during the 2023 legislative session that address several issue areas to improve our great state.

Connecticut is about to take a transformative step toward making prescription drugs more affordable for everyone.

The Paraeducator Healthcare Subsidy Program will provide $5 million in financial assistance and increase access to quality health care.

I will be hosting a Fall Listening Session along with my colleague Rep. Wood on September 14. If you haven't been able to make it to one of the previous sessions, please plan to join us!

We have made significant strides in supporting higher education and ensuring a brighter future with opportunities, support, and financial relief for our students.
During the 2023 legislative session, we allocated over $135 million more for higher education in our biennial state budget than initially proposed.

It’s that time again when we begin back-to-school preparations and I want to share news and events that will ease that transition for the upcoming school year.