Anne Dauphinais

PUBLIC HEARING ALERT: HOMESCHOOL, PRIVATE, & PAROCHIAL SCHOOL RESTRICTIONS

Democrats are capping in-person & remote testimony at midnight! This bill (H.B. 5468) proposes several new requirements for parents who choose alternatives to public school. Among other things, the proposal would require parents withdrawing a child from public school, for whatever reason, to appear in person at their local district office, sign new forms declaring their educational choice, and provide proof of enrollment in a nonpublic school. For families providing equivalent instruction (homeschooling), the bill would also require annual filings with the school district and, beginning in the 2028–29 school year, require parents to demonstrate their child’s academic progress through a portfolio review, standardized testing, or other methods. Additionally, the bill includes provisions requiring school districts to contact the Connecticut Department of Children and Families to review certain records when a student is withdrawn. EDUCATION COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING: Wed., March 11, 10:00 a.m. See the bill: https://cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&which_year=2026&bill_num=5468 Testify in person or remotely (Deadline, Tues., 3/10, 3 p.m.): https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pdXkzrx7Q4Okm42NSRVShg Submit written testimony (Choose March 11, H.B. 5468): https://www.cga.ct.gov/.../CGAtestimonysubmission.aspx...

Attention Connecticut Homeschool Families!

A busy day at your State Capitol on Wednesday kicked off in the Education Committee, and I want to draw your attention to item #8 on the agenda: AAC the Provision of Equivalent Instruction in Connecticut — a concept I call the “Homeschool Hijack.” This concept will be the vessel for the possible homeschooling regulations that we have been hearing so much about since last year. As soon as public hearing information is released, I will let you know. In the meantime, the information provided today was very vague, so we all need to watch this very carefully.

Sterling Legislative Update: With State Representative Anne Dauphinais and State Senator Heather Somers

We have rescheduled our Sterling Legislative Update for Thursday, February 12 th , beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the Sterling Town Hall. Senator Somers and myself will be on hand to answer any questions that you might have concerning state government, as well as discussing your concerns.

POSTPONED- Sterling Pre-Session Legislative Update

Sterling Pre-Legislative Session Update- Due to upcoming winter storm, we have to postpone our Pre-Session Legislative Update event with Senator Heather Somers. We'll announce a new date soon. Thank you for your understanding and stay tuned for updates!

Rep. Dauphinais to Host Pre-Session Legislative Updates

I am excited to host three Pre-Session Legislative Updates beginning on Wednesday. I hope you will be able to join me in Killingly, Plainfield, or Sterling. For complete details, please see below. Killingly- State Representative Anne Dauphinais (R-44) is pleased to announce a series of upcoming Pre-Session Legislative Updates in Killingly, Plainfield, and Sterling. These sessions offer constituents the opportunity to engage with Representative Dauphinais on a range of issues important to the community. The 2026 Connecticut Legislative Session begins on February 4 th . Here is the complete schedule- Killingly Pre-Session Update Wednesday, January 21st Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm Location: Killingly Public Library - Community Room, 25 Westcott Road, Killingly Sterling Pre-Session Update with State Senator Heather Somers Monday, January 26th Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm Location: Sterling Town Hall, 1138 Plainfield Pike, Sterling Plainfield Pre-Session Update with State Representative Doug Dubitsky & State Senator Heather Somers Wednesday, January 28th Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm Location: Plainfield Town Hall, 8 Community Avenue, Plainfield These Pre-Session Legislative Updates provide an opportunity for constituents to meet with State Representative Anne Dauphinais, voice their concerns, ask questions, and discuss legislative issues impacting the 44th District and Connecticut. All community members are encouraged to attend and take part in these important conversations. -END- The 44th General Assembly District consists of the towns of Killingly, Plainfield, and Sterling.