Colchester Connecticut reconsiders public safety magnet school proposal before funding deadline

Colchester, Connecticut, is reconsidering plans for a public safety magnet school after community pushback led to a postponement. Educators aim to present the proposal again before a March 31 deadline for state funding for the 2026-27 school year. Residents expressed concerns about costs and the lack of public input. Many felt the decision-making process was rushed, prompting the school board to delay the plan for at least a year to gather more information and feedback. An online survey received 596 responses, and the school board is forming a committee to analyze the results. If public support is sufficient, the board can notify the state to proceed with planning for the magnet school.