The existing language of subdivision (26) of section 10 - 183b of the Connecticut
General Statutes outlined who qualified for a teacher pension by defining the word teacher as «any teacher, permanent substitute teacher, principal, assistant principal, supervisor, assistant superintendent or superintendent employed by the public schools in a professional capacity while possessing a certificate or permit issued by the State Board of Education...»
The state's charter school law, specifically Connecticut
General Statutes Section 10 - 66bb (g),
outlines basic criteria that should guide the State Board of Education in deciding whether or not to renew a school's charter.