Funding for Fairfield's Schools

May 2, 2026



 

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Dear Neighbor,

Today, the legislature passed our state budget, providing billions for our municipalities.

In Fairfield, we welcomed key investments for Fairfield schools in the state budget, supporting school rebuilding efforts, HVAC upgrades, and an Education Equalization Grant increase. 

The funding includes: 

  • A 75% state reimbursement grant for the rebuild of Timothy Dwight Elementary School; 
  • Reimbursement eligibility for the Tomlinson Middle School HVAC project; and
  • $1,253,712 in education funding

These funds will provide students with a long-awaited modernized Dwight Elementary School, necessary air quality improvements, and will deliver funding that better reflects Fairfield’s needs, all while easing the burden on local taxpayers. I was so proud to vote for it!

You can view the entire budget here, and you can read reporting about the budget here.
 

I'm committed to ensuring your voice is heard. Please don't hesitate to call my office at (860) 240-8585 or email me if there's anything I can do for you. Be sure to follow @LeeperForFairfield on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date on everything I'm doing at the Capitol.


Sincerely,

Jennifer Leeper
State Representative

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