Logan urges attendance at hearing in Hartford on school regionalization

State Sen. George Logan, R-Ansonia

HARTFORD - Multiple bills that would force towns and cities to regionalize school districts will be discussed at a public hearing in Hartford on Friday, March 1.

The proposals, made by Connecticut Democrats, include a bill that would force any school district with fewer than 2,000 students to regionalize. 
Another bill would force any town with a population of fewer than 40,000 to consolidate with other towns to form new school districts matching the state probate court districts (click to view a map of what regions could look like).

While encouraging towns to share services can be beneficial, forcing towns and cities to regionalize their school districts without considering their unique needs raises concerns.

This public hearing is an opportunity to make your voice heard and share your opinion on these proposals. 
Here’s how to speak out:

Send a brief email to edtestimony@cga.ct.gov.
Put “Bill 457 and Bill 738” in the subject line.
Include your name and town.
If you can, attend the public hearing at 1 p.m.  Friday in Room 2E of the Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Ave. 
If you cannot attend you can still submit testimony as explained above.

You can read more and track the bills at the following links:
Senate Bill No. 457
Senate Bill No. 738

Do you support forced regionalization?
Yes
No

This is a press release from state Sen. George S. Logan.