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Children’s Committee votes to draft HB 5003 and SB 6 to expand early‑childhood funding and supports
Summary
At its Jan. 14 organizational meeting, the Connecticut General Assembly Committee on Children voted to draft House Bill 5003 and Senate Bill 6, concept bills aimed at expanding access to early‑childhood care, raising provider rates and implementing priorities from the governor’s blue‑ribbon panel and the Office of Early Childhood.
The Connecticut General Assembly Committee on Children voted on Jan. 14 to draft two concept bills addressing early‑childhood care: House Bill 5003, concerning capitalization of the Early Childhood Care and Education Fund, and Senate Bill 6, concerning resources and supports for infants, toddlers and disconnected youth.
Representative Parris (chair) described HB 5003 as “a House Democratic priority bill to, essentially have a concept to fully fund or look at expanding…
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