After Approval of Sheff Settlement, Attention Turns to Suburban Districts
Following the approval of the Sheff v. O’Neill settlement agreement in March, attention has turned to suburban school districts and their participation in the Open Choice program. The settlement agreement contains new …
CCA to Legislators: Every Child Deserves Health insurance
The Center for Children’s Advocacy has long advocated for expanding Connecticut’s HUSKY health insurance coverage to all low-income children in the state, regardless of immigration status. During the 2021 session, …
CCA Attorney Marisa Halm Honored With CT Law Tribune’s “Game Changer” Award
CCA Attorney Marisa Halm has been named as one of the recipients of the Connecticut Law Tribune’s 2022 “Game Changer” award. The Game Changer award is given yearly to attorneys …
CT Legislature Clears Way for Final Approval of Sheff Agreement
On Wednesday, March 16, the Connecticut General Assembly chose not to vote on the final settlement agreement for Sheff v. O’Neill, the state’s landmark school desegregation case. The legislature’s non-vote …
CCA Attorney Advocates for Early Intervention in Lead Poisoning Cases
A new bill in Connecticut would lower the acceptable limit of blood lead levels for children before the state requires intervention. This bill, proposed by Gov. Lamont’s office, has the …
CCA Advocates for Limiting Suspension and Expulsion of Young Students
As part of the state’s Juvenile Justice Policy and Oversight Committee (JJPOC), CCA takes an active role in shaping policy that affects the well being of children in Connecticut. One …
CCA Attorneys Discuss Safety Net for Neglected Teens in Connecticut
Center for Children’s Advocacy attorneys Stacy Schleif and Martha Stone were interviewed by the Connecticut Health Investigative Team for a story on the existing safety net for older teenagers in …
