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CT HB05004

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/8/2012

Primary Sponsor

Marie Kirkley-Bey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends chapter 164 of the general statutes to make all children whose family income does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level eligible to attend school readiness programs under section 10-16p
  • Requires that a slot be available in a school readiness program for each eligible child meeting the poverty level threshold
  • Increases funding to the Department of Education for school readiness programs to cover costs associated with eligible children's attendance
  • Intended to improve kindergarten readiness by providing free prekindergarten program access to low-income children

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning School Readiness Program Slots For Children Living Below The Poverty Level.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Education

2/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Education2/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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