Unemployment Assistance for Federal Employees, Expanded Contraception Access and Special Education Meeting

February 14, 2025


 

 

Special Education services are essential to ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive.  You are invited to learn how my colleagues and I are trying to improve those services at a meeting on Tuesday, February 25th at East Windsor High School Auditorium in East Windsor.

I will join State Rep. Jaime Foster, State Rep. Maryam Kahn, and State Rep. Carol Hall as we share more information on House Bill 5001, which:

  • Incentivizes educating children in-district or regionally
  • Makes special education student counts a factor in the ECS formula
  • Recruits and retains more special education teachers and staff
  • Strengthens parent/educator communication and education
As a parent or a student advocating for your own needs, this is your chance to share your experiences, concerns, and priorities directly with state leaders. Your input is crucial in helping shape policies that will directly impact special education funding and services in our schools and communities.

FACEBOOK EVENT LINK - https://www.facebook.com/events/631959459380140

We look forward to hearing your voice!
 
Click Here to Follow Bill HB 5001
 
Unemployment Assistance for Federal Employees and Contractors
The Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) has introduced a valuable new resource for federal employees and contractors who have recently lost their jobs or been placed on unpaid administrative leave. These individuals can now apply for unemployment benefits through a dedicated page on the CTDOL website, streamlining access to financial assistance during this challenging time.
 
Eligibility for benefits is determined on a case-by-case basis, ensuring that each applicant’s unique circumstances are carefully considered. CTDOL encourages affected workers to explore this resource and apply as soon as possible to receive the support they may be entitled to.
 
Click here for more information and to apply
 
Expanding Access to Contraception
Connecticut is continuing our commitment to expand access to comprehensive reproductive health care. Thanks to a new law, a training program developed by the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, received final approval from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. The continuing education program is expected to take four hours to complete and is optional for all pharmacists. There are 671 licensed pharmacies and more than 6,500 licensed pharmacists in the state who are eligible to complete the course and begin prescribing birth control.
 
In addition, the state’s first vending machines providing access to emergency contraception and other over-the-counter medications are also now available in Connecticut. I am working with students and campus health providers on House Bill 6078 this year to support the implementation of this law to help launch more vending machines on more campuses. 
 
 
Community Events

 

Read to a Therapy Dog is this Saturday, February 15th, from 10:30 A.M.-11:30 A.M. All Ages are welcome and sign ups are in-person, the day of the event.

Make sure to thank Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs for visiting
the library!