Raghib Allie-Brennan

Bethel to Receive Over $1 Million More in State Aid

View this email in your browser Dear Neighbor,   I’m proud to share that Bethel is set to receive more than $1.1 million in additional state aid under the newly passed FY 2026–2027 budget marking a long-overdue correction to how our town has been funded.   Much of this increase comes from the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) formula, which helps fund our local public schools. For years, Bethel received less than its fair share. This budget begins to fix that, bringing our total statutory aid to $11,040,842, up from $9.5 million last year, a nearly 12% increase.   As I said when the budget passed:   “This funding doesn’t move us ahead, it just makes us whole. For years, Bethel was underfunded compared to other towns. This increase helps close that gap.” The budget also includes important reforms aimed at cost controls in special education and increased oversight of out-of-district placements.   Superintendent Dr. Christine Carver shared:   “In addition to the revenue increase in ECS, there were a number of bills passed which address cost controls in special education and accountability or oversight of out-of-district placements. We believe that this will aid in fiscal efficiency, while ensuring the quality of placements for our students with disabilities.”   These are your tax dollars coming back to Bethel, supporting our schools, easing pressure on local budgets, and giving us the stability we need to plan for the future.   As always, I’ll keep fighting to make sure Bethel gets what it deserves. Sincerely, Raghib Allie-Brennan State Representative Forward to a friend | Unsubscribe from this list | Update subscription preferences