AN ACT CONCERNING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE CARE 4 KIDS PROGRAM AND CERTAIN CHILD CARE PROVIDERS.

Summary

The bill moves $70 million from a federal‑response fund to the Office of Early Childhood. $65 million will expand the child‑care subsidy to pull families off the waiting list, with extra money for provider stability and workforce needs, while $5 million will be paid as bonuses to licensed providers in eastern Connecticut. It aims to reduce regional gaps in access and improve quality for low‑income families.

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