CT SB00964

Transfers oversight of child day care licensing, criminal background checks, and related regulatory functions from the Department of Public Health to the Office of Early Childhood.

Clarifies that the Office of Early Childhood is administratively housed within the Department of Education only, establishing the commissioner as the chief executive responsible for implementing office policies.

Updates references throughout statutes to reflect the Office of Early Childhood's expanded authority, including child abuse registry checks, suitability determinations for child care facilities, and establishment of the Nurturing Families Network program.

Makes technical corrections to existing education statutes regarding magnet school funding formulas, safe school climate plans, school readiness councils, and child care subsidy program eligibility standards.

Adds employees of the Office of Early Childhood responsible for child day care licensing to the list of mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect.