The Fall Hiring Survey is a mandatory reporting for all public LEAs and State Approved Private Special Education programs of all certified educational positions that they sought to fill for the school year. Data from the Fall Hiring Survey are used to identify Connecticut’s certification shortage areas and to inform the annual Fall Hiring Survey Bulletin that is presented to the State Board of Education. Teachers and administrators in shortage areas may apply for student loan deferrals or forgiveness through the USDE and mortgage assistance through the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA). LEAs may utilize the shortage area designations to rehire retired teachers and administrators who are not subject to earnings limits.