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CT SB00873
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/22/2017
Primary Sponsor
Human Services Committee
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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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