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CT SB00873

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/22/2017

Primary Sponsor

Human Services Committee

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Origin

Senate

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Converts the two-generational school readiness and workforce development pilot program into a permanent statewide initiative, effective July 1, 2017
  • Expands implementation sites to include New Haven, Greater Hartford, Norwalk, Meriden, Windham, Enfield, Waterbury, and Bridgeport, working as a coordinated learning community
  • Requires the initiative to provide integrated support services including early learning, adult education, child care, housing, job training, transportation, financial literacy, and health/mental health services at centralized locations
  • Establishes an interagency working group led by the Commission on Women, Children and Seniors, including multiple state commissioners, legislative members, business representatives, low-income household members, and nonprofit/philanthropic organization representatives
  • Requires annual reports to legislative committees on January 15, 2018 and thereafter detailing program strategies, systemic changes, parent-informed outcomes, and recommendations to eliminate barriers to two-generational success

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning A Two-generational Initiative.

Last Action

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

5/24/2017

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/17/2017
Human Services2/22/2017

Full Bill Text

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