AN ACT DELAYING IMPLEMENTATION OF EARLY START CT.

HB 5379 delays the implementation of Connecticut's Early Start CT program (a requirement for school districts to begin early childhood education services) from its current timeline to July 1, 2026. This bill directly affects local and regional school boards of education, giving them an additional year to address challenges related to teacher contracts under the existing program. The key provision amends sections of existing law to push the effective date forward, as stated in the bill's purpose to provide more time for school districts to prepare. The change is purely procedural, with no new requirements or funding added.