Connecticut Senate Bill SB01009

Connecticut 2013 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/28/13
• Refer: 2/28/13

Caption

An Act Concerning The Well-being Of Children.

Impact

The implementation of SB01009 is expected to significantly influence state laws regarding the welfare of children. By formalizing a study on children's well-being, the bill underscores the state's commitment to child welfare and promotes the allocation of resources towards evaluating and enhancing conditions for children. This could lead to legislative changes that reflect the findings of the evaluations, potentially influencing funding and policy decisions concerning children's services and protections in the state.

Summary

SB01009, titled 'An Act Concerning The Well-being Of Children,' aims to establish a program to evaluate the well-being of children in the state. The bill mandates that the Commissioner of the Department of Children and Families, in cooperation with the Commissioner of Social Services, develop this program within budgetary constraints. This evaluation program is intended to assess various aspects of children's welfare across the state, ultimately reporting findings to the legislative committee overseeing children’s affairs.

Contention

While the bill appears to address an essential area of welfare, there may be points of contention regarding how the program will be funded and executed. Critics may raise concerns about the adequacy of appropriations to support the program fully, as well as the scope of the evaluation. Stakeholders in child welfare may debate the effectiveness of the proposed measures and stress the importance of outcomes that translate into actionable policies rather than mere reports.