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HB 5178 Connecticut House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A CULINARY ARTS CENTER AT ROBERT E. FITCH HIGH SCHOOL IN THE TOWN OF GROTON.

HB 5178 authorizes the state to issue up to $750,000 in bonds to fund a culinary arts center at Robert E. Fitch High School in Groton. The funds would be provided as a grant to the town of Groton through the Department of Education, directly supporting the high school's program. This bill creates no new laws or regulations but allocates specific state funding for facility construction at the school. It affects Groton High School students and the town's educational programming by enabling dedicated culinary training space.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $750k state bonds for school facility construction, directly funding public education infrastructure through state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $750k state bonds for culinary arts center infrastructure at Groton High School, directly enhancing educational programming and facilities per bill summary.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Last action Feb 11, 2026
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District
P
AB
Aundré Bumgardner
DDemocratic/Working Families
CT
41
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Dan Gaiewski
DDemocratic
CT
40
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Heather Somers
RRepublican
CT
18