
DeFronzo, David
26th District (D)
Towns Represented
New Britain (p)
Committees
Appropriations; Education; Higher Education and Employment Advancement
Voting Record
Year | Vote Name | Score |
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2025 |
Fair Dismissal/"Just Cause" in the Appropriations Committee
SB 1371
Favorable vote indicates support in the Appropriations Committee for establishing a "just cause" legal standard and binding arbitration to ensure fairness and due process during teacher termination proceedings. |
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2025 |
Educator Salary Enhancement
SB 1459
Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for establishing a minimum educator salary and providing grants to districts to raise educator pay. |
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2025 |
State-Wide Assesments
HB 7011
Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for reducing the frequency of state-wide standardized testing. |
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2025 |
Aspiring Educators
SB 1513
Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for expanding aspiring educator scholarships, certification alternative assessments, & more. |
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2025 |
Aspiring Educators
SB 1513
Favorable vote indicates support in the Appropriations Committee for expanding aspiring educator scholarships, certification alternative assessments, & more. |
|
2025 |
2025 Budget
HB 7287
Favorable vote indicates support for increased ECS funding that holds towns harmless, expands special education funding, procedures for book challenges in public and school libraries, & more. However, this bill also temporarily reduces the state's Teachers Retirement Board (TRB) Health Contribution for 1 year. |
|
2025 |
Special Education
HB 5001
Favorable vote indicates support for expanding special education grants and strengthening special education policies in Connecticut. |
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2025 |
Universal Pre-K, Special Education & More
SB 1
Favorable vote indicates support for multiple initiatives, including the establishment of a universal pre-K endowment, special education enhancement grants, outlining IEP support staff, local budget transparency reporting & more. |
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2025 |
House Education Priorities Bill
HB 7009
Favorable vote indicates support for multiple initiatives, including required cell phone use policies, a Civics Seal for diplomas, crisis response drill protocols, local budget transparency, & more. |
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2025 |
IAQ Enhancement
HB 7288
Favorable vote indicates support for enhancements to programs aimed at improving indoor air quality in schools. |
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2025 |
Freedom to Read
HB 7014
Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for requiring procedures for book challenges in school libraries. |
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2025 |
Teacher Recruitment & Retention
HB 7168
Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for enhancing scholarships and tuition assistance programs for aspiring educators. |
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2025 |
Civics Seal
HB 7009
Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for the development of a Civics Seal for diplomas. |
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2025 |
2025 Appropriations Committee Budget
HB 6864
Favorable vote indicates support in the Appropriations Committee for increased ECS funding that holds towns harmless,expands special education funding, & more. However, this bill also temporarily reduces the state's Teachers Retirement Board (TRB) Health Contribution for 1 year. |
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