Rep. Courpas Appointed to Governor’s K-12 Education Commission

House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora recently announced that State Representative Tina Courpas (R-149) will serve as his appointment to Governor Lamont's Blue-Ribbon Commission on K-12 Education Funding and Accountability.

The commission will conduct a comprehensive review of Connecticut's education funding system and issue recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly. Its scope includes the state's current funding landscape, models from other states, the primary cost drivers facing school districts, and proven strategies that have delivered better outcomes for students. The Governor announced the creation of the commission—via executive order—during an April 16 news conference.

"Tina has quickly established herself as one of our strongest voices on fiscal policy through her work on the Appropriations Committee, where she has developed a deep understanding of how state funding decisions ripple down to municipalities, taxpayers, and ultimately students," House Republican Leader Candelora (R-North Branford) said. "Her leadership last year on the Select Committee on Special Education gives her valuable perspective on one of the most pressing cost and equity challenges in K-12 education today."

Courpas is serving her first term serving the 149th Assembly District, representing residents of Greenwich and Stamford.

"I appreciate that Leader Candelora has provided me this opportunity to serve. The commission's work couldn't be more timely. School budgets are escalating, the Education Cost Sharing formula is failing communities across Connecticut, and local property taxpayers are left holding the bill,” Rep. Courpas said. "There is a way we can support robust funding of education in this state without ignoring the very real financial strain on the residents funding these local school systems.  I am excited to begin this work and have a meaningful positive impact for both Connecticut students and the taxpayers.”