AN ACT CONCERNING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.

Appropriations Committee

JOINT FAVORABLE REPORT

Bill No.:	SB-300
Title:	AN ACT CONCERNING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
Vote Date:	4/3/2012
Vote Action:	Joint Favorable Substitute
PH Date:	3/5/2012
File No.:

SPONSORS OF BILL:

See the Education Committee's Joint Favorable Report

REASONS FOR BILL:

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SUBSTITUTE LANGUAGE:

The Appropriations Committee adopted substitute language (LCO No. 2971) that charged the Department of Education, in conjunction with the Department of Social Services and Construction Services, with studying space requirements for universal early childhood education and other related issues. This change was made due to the recognition that availability and suitability of space was a fundamental step to moving towards universal early childhood education. The study is to report January 1, 2013.

RESPONSE FROM ADMINISTRATION/AGENCY:

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NATURE AND SOURCES OF SUPPORT:

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NATURE AND SOURCES OF OPPOSITION:

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Reported by: Elizabeth Gillette

Date: 4/5/12