Jennifer Leeper

First, I want to update you on where our bill to amend the Racial Imbalance law stands. I’ve been working on this with Education Committee Co-Chair State Representative Jeff Currey and the State Dept. of Education for nearly a year. I’ve been extremely grateful for their partnership and collaboration. The study component of the bill was cut by the Appropriations Committee (as a result of there being no budget adjustment this session). We have stripped the study from this bill and will continue to put implementation of the law on hold with the understanding we will revisit funding the study in the next biennium. This bill still needs to come before the House and Senate, so nothing is set in stone until it passes both chambers and is signed by the Governor. We are, however, making good progress and I feel optimistic. Click on the picture below to read the CT Post's coverage of the bill.

Typically, the schools out of compliance with the law are those in majority-white towns that have a significant number of non-white students.

“Really, the schools that are probably models of inclusivity and integration are the ones getting identified by the law, where we know we have racial isolation happening at the vast majority of other schools that are otherwise not captured by this law,” Leeper said.

Leeper argued racial imbalance in some schools largely reflected issues around zoning, including “where people choose to live, where people can afford to live, where we allow for more diversified housing stock.”
Under the proposed bill, the education department would study the effectiveness of existing racial balance policies, assess how those policies have affected students of color, and propose ‘alternative methods for correcting racial imbalances.’”

• Cracking Down on Street Takeovers
• Additional Legislative Updates
• Environment Bill on Vegetation and Tree Management
• Earth Day + Community Clean Up
• Black Maternal Health Week
• Utility Scam Alert

• Allowing cities and towns to destroy ATVs, dirt bikes, and motorcycles seized and forfeited for violating a municipal ordinance
• Authorizing municipalities to adopt ordinances that penalize street takeovers and impose fines as well as the seizure of vehicles
• Changing and tightening penalties for violating state law on street takeovers, including permanent driver's license revocation for a third violation of the statute

I am glad to provide additional tools to cities and towns to help deter scary and dangerous street takeovers.

The bill now moves to the Senate for its consideration.

Sustainable Fairfield hosts their annual Earth Day Celebration this Saturday at the YMCA at 841 Old Post Rd, 10am - 1pm. The Fairfield delegation will be hosting a panel at 11:00am to discuss our legislative priorities and answer your questions. I hope you can join us!

Bring your whole family to help make Fairfield a cleaner and greener place for all!

Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Parking will be available in the marina next to the skate park.

This Black Maternal Health Week, we stand in solidarity with Black mothers, in our commitment to address disparities, promote equity, and ensure every birthing experience is met with dignity and support. Let's work together for healthier futures.

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• PURA’s Education Outreach and Enforcement Customer Assistance Unit by emailing pura.information@ct.gov
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• The Office of the Attorney General at 860-808-5318.