Bill > HB221

This bill appropriates $2 million from the general fund to the children, youth and families department for fiscal year 2017 to establish and manage an ongoing program aimed at improving the quality of early childhood education for children from birth until they are eligible for kindergarten. The program will focus on retaining qualified early childhood educators by offering incentives and supporting their continuing education and professional development, with the department contracting with experienced nonprofit organizations to implement and oversee it.