Connecticut House Bill HB05823

Connecticut 2011 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/24/11
• Refer: 1/24/11

Caption

An Act Authorizing Bonds Of The State For Waterbury Youth Services Day Care Providers.

Impact

Should the bill be enacted, it would empower the State Bond Commission to proceed with the issuance of these bonds. The funds generated from these bonds would help to alleviate the fiscal pressures faced by the Waterbury Youth Services day care providers, enabling them to improve their services and potentially expand their operations. This supportive measure underscores a broader strategy to enhance community resources aimed at child development and welfare.

Summary

House Bill 5823 proposes the authorization of state bonds not exceeding a total of twenty thousand dollars specifically aimed at supporting Waterbury Youth Services day care providers. The intent of the bill is to provide essential funds that can be utilized by the Department of Economic and Community Development to grant aid to these local day care services. This financial support is viewed as pivotal in enhancing the capacity and quality of child care offered in the Waterbury area, reflecting a commitment to the development of youth services in the community.

Contention

While the bill is focused on facilitating financial resources for youth services, there may be discussions around the appropriateness of state funding for local day care providers, particularly concerning accountability and the management of the funds. Additionally, the relatively modest amount of funding proposed could spur debate regarding whether it is sufficient to meet the actual needs of day care providers in Waterbury, or if it reflects a broader trend of underfunding youth services.