Town-By-Town Increase In State Funding Included In FY 2027 State Budget: How Much Will Shelton-Derby Receive?

SHELTON-DERBY, CT — Governor Ned Lamont released a town-by-town breakdown over the weekend of the increase in state funding every school district and municipality in Connecticut will receive from the fiscal year 2027 budget adjustment legislation, including Shelton and Derby.

According to a news release provided by Lamont's office, the fiscal year 2027 budget adjustment legislation "received overwhelming, bipartisan approval [Saturday] in the Connecticut General Assembly."

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According to the release, the increased support for school districts and municipalities is designed to close critical funding gaps in school budgets and town finances without forcing communities to raise property taxes.

By targeting these dollars directly at the gaps straining local budgets and school systems, this state funding gives municipalities the breathing room they need to stabilize or even reduce mill rates, addressing the affordability concerns that so many Connecticut residents and community leaders have raised, the release notes.

"By closing funding gaps for our schools and municipalities, we can help communities avoid raising property taxes while keeping classrooms running and local services strong," Lamont said in a news release. "Affordability is a top priority for this administration, and this investment delivers real relief where people feel it most. I am grateful to Senate President [Martin] Looney, Speaker [Matthew] Ritter and the overwhelming majority of Democrat and Republican legislators who voted to approve this budget and send it to my desk."

According to the town-by-town breakdown, here is what Shelton and Derby will receive:

Shelton

Supplemental Education Aid: $363,500

Supplemental Town Aid: $135,076

Total: $498,576

Derby

Supplemental Education Aid: $439,618

Supplemental Town Aid: $426,691

Total: $866,309

The budget legislation was developed as a collaborative effort between the Lamont administration and legislative leaders, according to the release.

A majority of legislators in both the Democrat and Republican parties voted in favor of approving the bill, which Lamont will sign it into law soon after it has been transmitted to his office, the release notes.