Today, state Senator Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (D-Bridgeport), welcomed the state’s announcement of $243,656 in state grants supporting Trumbull’s special education programming.
The funds were released through the High-Quality Special Education Incentive Grant Program, created through Senate Democrats’ flagship educational legislation in 2025. As chair of the Select Committee on Special Education, Sen. Gadkar-Wilcox helped shepherd
that legislation, Senate Bill 1. The program is intended to help local and regional boards of education build in-district or regional special education services that reduce reliance on out-of-district placements.“Throughout my time in the legislature, I’ve made it a priority to fight for our students with special needs and the educators who work with them every day,” said Sen. Gadkar-Wilcox. “This grant reflects the promise we made when we passed the High-Quality Special Education Incentive Grant Program. No district should have to choose between quality in-district services and their budget. I’ll keep fighting to make sure Trumbull families have access to the resources their kids deserve, right here in their community.”
“Senator Sujata Gadkar–Wilcox spearheaded this grant program in 2025,” said Vicki Tesoro, First Selectman of Trumbull. “Trumbull is so appreciative of Senator Gadkar-Wilcox’s advocacy for our special education students and all our students in Trumbull and Connecticut!”
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