SB00137

Connecticut SB00137 implements recommendations from the Office of Early Childhood, including background checks for child care providers and the.

Connecticut SB00137 implements recommendations from the Office of Early Childhood. It mandates comprehensive background checks for child care providers and staff members, with exceptions for those who have completed such checks within the previous five years. The bill also allows for a waiver of fingerprinting requirements due to medical conditions. Additionally, it establishes the Early Childhood Cabinet, consisting of various state officials and representatives from different sectors, to oversee early childhood initiatives.