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CT HB05219

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/17/2012

Primary Sponsor

Marie Kirkley-Bey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the annual report card on state policies and programs to include young adults ages 18-24 alongside children under 18 in evaluating progress toward stable, safe, healthy living environments and future success.

  • Establishes definitions of "child" (under 18 years) and "young adult" (18 to under 25 years) for purposes of the report card evaluation.

  • Requires the select committee having cognizance of children's matters to prepare and publicly release the report card by January 15 annually, with data disaggregated by ethnicity, race, gender, geography, and other relevant characteristics.

  • Extends the deadline for developing secondary indicators and performance measures for the child welfare system from January 15, 2012 to January 15, 2013, and includes young adult advocacy organizations in the working group consultation process.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2012 and amends General Statutes Section 2-53m.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Inclusion Of Young Adults In The Annual Report Card On Policies And Programs Affecting Children.

Last Action

Senate Calendar Number 369

4/18/2012

Committee Referrals

Human Services3/8/2012
Joint Committee on Children2/22/2012

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