OEC representatives regularly offer testimony related to bills before the Connecticut State House and Senate.
2025
| Legislative Bill | Testimony | Date |
| Senate Bill 1 – An Act Increasing Resources for Students, Schools, and Special Education | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Office of Early Childhood Before the Education Committee | March 19, 2025 |
| Senate Bill 6 – An Act Concerning Resources and Supports for Infants, Toddlers and Disconnected Youth House Bill 5003 – An Act Concerning the Early Childhood Care and Education Fund | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Office of Early Childhood Before the Education Committee | March 4, 2025 |
| Senate Bill 1369 – An Act Concerning Child Care Support for Connecticut’s Workforce House Bill 7044 – An Act Concerning the Creation of the Early Care and Education Portal | Testimony of Elena Trueworthy, Acting Commissioner, Office of Early Childhood Before the Committee on Children | February 27, 2025 |
| House Bill 6864 – An Act Concerning the State Budget for the Biennium Ending June Thirtieth, 2027, and Making Appropriations Therefor | Testimony of Elena Trueworthy, Acting Commissioner, Office of Early Childhood Before the Appropriations Committee | February 20, 2025 |
| House Bill 6867 – An Act Creating the Universal Preschool Endowment House Bill 6866 – An Act Implementing the Governor’s Budget Recommendations for Education | Testimony of Elena Trueworthy, Acting Commissioner, Before the Education Committee | February 19, 2025 |
| House Bill 6921 – An Act Implementing the Recommendations of the Office of Early Childhood | Testimony of Elena Trueworthy, Acting Commissioner, Before the Education Committee | February 19, 2025 |
| House Bill 6899 – An Act Concerning Early Educator Pay Equity House Bill 6900 – An Act Establishing a Task Force to Study Child Development and Perinatal Depression Screening Tools and Data Sharing System House Bill 6903 – An Act Establishing a Pilot Program to Disseminate Information Concerning Child Care Services, Early Intervention Programs and Financial Assistance Programs to Patients Receiving Prenatal Care | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Committee on Children | February 13, 2025 |
| House Bill 6180 – An Act Concerning Notice of Firearms by Operators of Family Child Care Homes House Bill 6839 – An Act Increasing the Number of Children Permitted in Family Child Care Homes House Bill 6840 – An Act Requiring the Office of Early Childhood to Study the Availability of Child Care Services Throughout the State and to Develop a Plan to Address Infant and Toddler Child Care Services Need for Low-Income Families | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Committee on Children | February 6, 2025 |
2024
| Legislative Bill | Testimony | Date |
|---|---|---|
| House Bill 5002 – An Act Concerning Early Childhood Care and Education Senate Bill 16 – An Act Concerning Revenue Items to Implement the Governor’s Budget | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee | March 28, 2024 |
N/A | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the General Obligation Bonding Subcommittee of the Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee | March 26, 2024 |
| House Bill 5436 – An Act Concerning Teacher Certification | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Education Committee | March 13, 2024 |
| Senate Bill 5 – An Act Concerning School Resources | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Education Committee | March 11, 2024 |
| House Bill 5346 – An Act Concerning Early Child Care Senate Bill 286 – An Act Concerning Early Care and Education | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Education Committee | March 6, 2024 |
| House Bill 5369 – An Act Concerning a Benefits Cliff Pilot Program | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Human Services Committee | March 5, 2024 |
| Senate Bill 249 – An Act Concerning the Early Childhood Business Incubator Program | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Commerce Committee | March 5, 2024 |
| S.B. 215 – An Act Concerning Youth Camps | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Committee on Children | February 29, 2024 |
| House Bill 5160 — An Act Requiring Child Care Centers, Group Child Care Homes And Family Child Care Homes to Maintain Liability Insurance Coverage House Bill 5163 — An Act Concerning Investigations Conducted By The Office of Early Childhood | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Committee on Children | February 22, 2024 |
| House Bill 5051 — An Act Establishing Early Start CT Senate Bill 152 — An Act Implementing the Recommendations of the Office of Early Childhood | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Education Committee | February 21, 2024 |
House Bill 5048 – An Act Adjusting the State Budget for the Biennium Ending June 30, 2025 | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Appropriations Committee | February 15, 2024 |
2023
| Legislative Bill | Testimony | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Senate Bill 986 – An Act Protecting Maternal Health | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Public Health Committee | March 13, 2023 |
| House Bill 6732 – An Act Requiring Inspections of Lead Paint and Lead in the Water in Nursery Schools and Preschools | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Public Health Committee | March 6, 2023 |
| Senate Bill 984 – An Act Accelerating the State Hiring Process | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Labor and Public Employees Committee | March 2, 2023 |
| Senate Bill 1121 – An Act Concerning Care 4 Kids Provider Rights | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Labor and Public Employees Committee | March 2, 2023 |
| House Bill 6759 – An Act Concerning Office of Early Childhood | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Education Committee | March 1, 2023 |
House Bill 6659 – An Act Concerning the State Budget for the Biennium Ending June 30, 2025 and Making Appropriations Therefor | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Appropriations Committee | February 23, 2023 |
House Bill 6686 – An Act Implementing the Recommendations of the Office of Early Childhood House Bill 6662 – An Act Concerning the Governor’s Recommendations Concerning Education | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Education Committee | February 22, 2023 |
Senate Bill 2 – An Act Concerning the Mental, Physical and Emotional Wellness of Children Senate Bill 1047 – An Act Authorizing the Commissioner of Early Childhood to Enter into Certain Contracts Senate Bill 1054 – An Act Concerning the Membership of the Youth Camp Advisory Safety Council in the Office of Early Childhood | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Committee on Children | February 21, 2023 |
| House Bill 6590 – An Act Concerning Certain Protections for Group and Family Child Care Homes | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Housing Committee | February 7, 2023 |
House Bill 6574 – An Act Concerning Municipal Youth Camps Tuesday | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Committee on Children | February 7, 2023 |
| House Bill 5049 – An Act Concerning Family Child Care Services Administered by the Federal Government, on Federal Property or for the Benefit of Military Families | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs | February 7, 2023 |
N/A | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee | January 19, 2023 |
2022
| Legislative Bill | Testimony | Date |
|---|---|---|
House Bill 5465 – An Act Increasing Early Childhood Educator Salaries and Expanding Child Care Opportunities for Families Senate Bill 1 – An Act Concerning Childhood Mental and Physical Health Services in Schools | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Education Committee | March 21, 2022 |
| Senate Bill 291 – An Act Concerning Certain Protections for Group and Family Child Care Homes | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Housing Committee | March 10, 2022 |
House Bill 5115 – An Act Requiring a Plan to Increase the Number of Child Care Centers on or Near Each Campus of the Regional Community-Technical Colleges and State Universities | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee | March 8, 2022 |
| House Bill 5279 – An Act Implementing the Recommendations of the Office of Early Childhood | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Education Committee | March 4, 2022 |
| House Bill 5243 – An Act Concerning Adult Sexual Misconduct | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Committee on Children | March 1, 2022 |
| Senate Bill 2 – An Act Expanding Preschool and Mental and Behavioral Services for Children | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Committee on Committees of Public Health and Children | February 25, 2022 |
| Senate Bill 122 – An Act Requiring Parental Notification by Child Care Facilities of Certain Incidents Involving Children | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Committee on Children | February 22, 2022 |
| House Bill 5037 – An Act Adjusting the State Budget for the Biennium Ending June 30, 2023 | Testimony of Beth Bye, Commissioner, Before the Appropriations Committee | February 17, 2022 |
2021
| Legislative Bill | Testimony | Date |
|---|---|---|
| House Bill 6439 – An Act Concerning the State Budget For the Biennium Ending June Thirtieth, 2023 | Testimony Before the Appropriations Committee of Beth Bye, Commissioner | March 9, 2021 |
| Senate Bill 2 – An Act Concerning Social Equity and the Health, Safety and Education of Children | Testimony Before the Committee on Children of Beth Bye, Commissioner | March 9, 2021 |
| House Bill 6559 – An Act Concerning the Recommendations of the Office of Early Childhood and House Bill 6558 – An Act Concerning Issues Related to the Provisions of Early Care and Education Services in Connecticut | Testimony Before the Education Committee of Beth Bye, Commissioner, OEC | March 8, 2021 |
| House Bill 6520 – An Act Concerning the Provision of Temporary State Services to Victims of Domestic Violence | Testimony Before the Human Services Committee of Beth Bye, Commissioner, OEC | March 4, 2021 |
| Senate Bill 87 – An Act Concerning Certain Protections for Group and Family Child Care Homes | Testimony Before the Housing Committee of Beth Bye, Commissioner, OEC | March 4, 2021 |
| House Bill 5698 – An Act Concerning the Collection and Reporting of Adverse Childhood Experiences Data | Testimony before the Committee on Children of Beth Bye, Commissioner, OEC | March 2, 2021 |
| House Bill 6147 – An Act Requiring Background Checks for Certain Employees of Licensed Youth Camps | Testimony Before the Committee on Children of Beth Bye, Commissioner, OEC | February 18, 2021 |
2021
| Legislative Bill | Testimony | Date |
|---|---|---|
| House Bill 6439 – An Act Concerning the State Budget For the Biennium Ending June Thirtieth, 2023 | Testimony Before the Appropriations Committee of Beth Bye, Commissioner | March 9, 2021 |
| Senate Bill 2 – An Act Concerning Social Equity and the Health, Safety and Education of Children | Testimony Before the Committee on Children of Beth Bye, Commissioner | March 9, 2021 |
| House Bill 6559 – An Act Concerning the Recommendations of the Office of Early Childhood and House Bill 6558 – An Act Concerning Issues Related to the Provisions of Early Care and Education Services in Connecticut | Testimony Before the Education Committee of Beth Bye, Commissioner, OEC | March 8, 2021 |
| House Bill 6520 – An Act Concerning the Provision of Temporary State Services to Victims of Domestic Violence | Testimony Before the Human Services Committee of Beth Bye, Commissioner, OEC | March 4, 2021 |
| Senate Bill 87 – An Act Concerning Certain Protections for Group and Family Child Care Homes | Testimony Before the Housing Committee of Beth Bye, Commissioner, OEC | March 4, 2021 |
| House Bill 5698 – An Act Concerning the Collection and Reporting of Adverse Childhood Experiences Data | Testimony before the Committee on Children of Beth Bye, Commissioner, OEC | March 2, 2021 |
| House Bill 6147 – An Act Requiring Background Checks for Certain Employees of Licensed Youth Camps | Testimony Before the Committee on Children of Beth Bye, Commissioner, OEC | February 18, 2021 |
2020
| Legislative bill | Testimony | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Governor’s Budget Proposal | Testimony before the Appropriations Committee of Beth Bye, Commissioner, OEC | February 13, 2020 |
| House Bill 5121 — An Act Concerning Certain Protections for Group and Family Child Care Homes | Testimony before the Housing Committee of Beth Bye, Commissioner, OEC | February 18, 2020 |
| House Bill 5044 — An Act Concerning Immunizations | Testimony before the Public Health Committee of Beth Bye, Commissioner, OEC | February 19, 2020 |
| House Bill 5201 — An Act Concerning the Prevention of Heatstroke-Related Deaths in Motor Vehicles | Testimony before the Committee on Children Committee of Beth Bye, Commissioner, OEC | February 25, 2020 |
| House Bill 5336 – An Act Requiring Background Checks for Certain Employees of Licensed Youth Camps House Bill 5328 – An Act Concerning the Role of Birth-To-Three Service Providers at Planning and Placement Team Meetings | Testimony before the Committee on Children of Beth Bye, Commissioner, OEC | March 3, 2020 |
| House Bill 5306 — An Act Concerning Temporary State Services for Victims of Domestic Violence | Testimony before the Human Services Committee of Beth Bye, Commissioner, OEC | March 5, 2020 |
| Various Early Childhood Bills | Testimony before the Education Committee of Beth Bye, Commissioner, OEC | March 6, 2020 |
| N/A | Statement at the Human Services Committee Public Hearing of Beth Bye, Commissioner, OEC | March 17, 2020 |
2019
| Legislative bill | Testimony | Date |
|---|---|---|
| House Bill 5165 – Requiring Background Checks on Overnight Camp Counselors House Bill 6814 – Early Childhood Interventions and Certain Facilities | Testimony before the Committee on Children of Beth Bye, Commissioner-Designate, OEC | February 14, 2019 |
| House Bill 7150 – Implementing the Governor’s Recommendations Concerning Education | Testimony before the Education Committee of Beth Bye, Commissioner, OEC | March 1, 2019 |
| Senate Bill 936 – Implementing the Recommendations of the OEC | Testimony before the Education Committee of Beth Bye, Commissioner, OEC | March 6, 2019 |
| House Bill 7148 – An Act Concerning the State Budget for the Biennium Ending June Thirtieth, 2021, and Making Appropriations Therefor | Testimony before the Appropriations Committee of Beth Bye, Commissioner, OEC | March 6, 2019 |
| House Bill 7276 – An Act Concerning Certain Group Child Care and Family Child Care Homes | Testimony before the Planning & Development Committee of the Office of Early Childhood | March 6, 2019 |
| Senate Bills 930 through 937 | Testimony before the Education Committee of Beth Bye, Commissioner OEC | March 6, 2019 |
| Senate Bill 1080 – An Act Concerning a Two-Generational Initiative | Testimony before the Human Services Committee of Beth Bye, Commissioner, OEC | March 21, 2019 |
| House Bill 7147 – An Act Making Deficiency Appropriations For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019 | Testimony before the Appropriations Committee of Beth Bye, Commissioner, OEC | April 26, 2019 |
2018
| Legislative Bill | Testimony | Date |
|---|---|---|
| House Bill 5035 – An Act Adjusting the State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2019 | Testimony before the Appropriations Committee of David Wilkinson, Commissioner, OEC | February 22, 2018 |
| House Bill 5169 – An Act Implementing the Recommendations of the Office of Early Childhood | Testimony before the Education Committee of David Wilkinson, Commissioner, OEC | February 26, 2018 |
| House Bill 5330 – An Act Concerning Homeless Children Enrolling in Child Care | Testimony before the Committee on Children of David Wilkinson, Commissioner, OEC | March 6, 2018 |
| House Bill 5335 – An Act Concerning the Alignment of the Coordinated State-Wide Reading Plan with the State’s Two-Generational Initiative | Testimony before the Education Committee of David Wilkinson, Commissioner, OEC | March 8, 2018 |
| House Bill 5172 – An Act Concerning State Agency Data Management and Processes, the Transmittal of Town Property Assessment Information and the Suspension of Certain Regulatory Requirements | Testimony before the Government Administration and Elections Committee of David Wilkinson, Commissioner, OEC | Undated |
| House Bill 5449 – An Act Concerning the Alignment and Merging of Early Care and Education Program Funding Streams, Eligibility | Testimony before the Education Committee of David Wilkinson, Commissioner, OEC | March 14, 2018 |
| House Bill 454 – An Act Concerning School Security | Testimony before the Education Committee of David Wilkinson, Commissioner, OEC | March 14, 2018 |
| Senate Bill 437 – An Act Concerning a Two-Generational Initiative | Testimony before the Human Services Committee of David Wilkinson, Commissioner, OEC | March 20, 2018 |
2017
| Legislative Bill | Testimony | Date |
|---|---|---|
| House Bill 7006 – An Act Restoring Oversight of the Care 4 Kids Program to the Department of Social Services and Allowing for the Transfer of Federal Block Grant Funds to the Program | Testimony before the Human Services Committee of Linda Goodman, Acting Commissioner, OEC | February 7, 2017 |
| House Bill 767 – An Act Concerning Childhood Obesity | Testimony before the Committee on Children of Linda Goodman, Acting Commissioner, OEC | February 16, 2017 |
| House Bill 7207 – An Act Concerning the State Budget for the Biennium Ending June Thirtieth 2019, and Making Appropriations Therefore | Testimony before the Appropriations Committee of Linda Goodman, Acting Commissioner, OEC | February 21, 2017 |
| N/A | Testimony before the Education Committee of Linda Goodman, Acting Commissioner, OEC | March 1, 2017 |
| House Bill 7040 – An Act Implementing the Governor’s Budget Recommendation for Human Services Programs | Testimony before the Human Services Committee of Linda Goodman, Acting Commissioner, OEC | March 2, 2017 |
| Senate Bill 952 – An Concerning the Sharing of Federal Funding Between the Office of Early Childhood and the Department of Social Services | Written testimony before the Education Committee, Office of Early Childhood | March 6, 2017 |
| N/A | Testimony before the General Government Bonding Subcommittee of Linda Goodman, Acting Commissioner, OEC | March 16, 2017 |
| Section 1915(b)(4) Selective Provider Contracting Waiver for Early Intervention Services | Testimony before the Appropriations and Human Services Committees David Wilkinson, Commissioner, OEC | July 27, 2017 |
2016
| Legislative Bill | Testimony | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Governor’s FY 17 Budget Plan | Testimony before the Appropriations Committee of Myra Jones-Taylor, Ph.D., Commissioner, OEC | February 16, 2016 |
| Senate Bill 10 – An Act Increasing Access to Child Care For Children Who Are Homeless | Testimony before the Children’s Committee of Myra Jones-Taylor, Ph.D., Commissioner, OEC | February 16, 2016 |
| Senate Bill 17 – An Act Implementing the Governor’s Budget Recommendations for Human Services | Testimony before the Human Services Committee of Myra Jones-Taylor, Ph.D., Commissioner, OEC | February 18, 2016 |
| House Bill 5306 – An Act Concerning Recommendations of the Office of Early Childhood Senate Bill 176 – An Act Concerning the Smart Start Program Senate Bill 278 – An Act Concerning the Legislative Commissioner’s Recommendations for Technical Revisions to the Education and Early Childhood Statutes | Testimony before the Education Committee of Myra Jones-Taylor, Ph.D., Commissioner, OEC | February 24, 2016 |
| House Bill 5466 – An Act Concerning Criminal History Records Checks for Household Members of a Family Child Care Home or Group Child Care Home | Testimony before the Education Committee of Myra Jones-Taylor, Ph.D., Commissioner, OEC | March 2, 2016 |
| House Bill 5557 – An Act Concerning Recruitment and Retention of Early Childhood Educators | Testimony before the Education Committee of Myra Jones-Taylor, Ph.D., Commissioner, OEC | March 7, 2016 |
N/A | Testimony before the General Bonding Subcommittee of Pietro Rosato, Chief of Business Operations, OEC | March 15, 2016 |
| House Bill 5043 – An Act Making Deficiency Appropriations For The Fiscal Year | Testimony before the Appropriations Committee of Myra Jones-Taylor, Ph.D., Commissioner, OEC | Ending June 30, 2016 |
| N/A | Testimony before the Appropriations Committee of Linda Goodman, Acting Commissioner, OEC | November 18, 2016 |
2015
| Legislative Bill | Testimony | Date |
|---|---|---|
| House Bill 5357 – An Act Increasing Access to Child Care Subsidies For Working Families | Testimony before the Human Services Committee of Myra Jones-Taylor, Ph.D., Commissioner, OEC | January 29, 2015 |
| N/A | Testimony before the Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee of Myra Jones-Taylor, Ph.D., Commissioner, OEC | February 5, 2015 |
| Senate Bill 321 – An Act Concerning an Infant and Toddler Education and Development Program | Testimony before the Committee on Children of Myra Jones-Taylor, Ph.D., Commissioner, OEC | February 17, 2015 |
| Senate Bill 925 – An Act Establishing a Home Visitation Program Consortium | Testimony before the Committee on Children of Myra Jones-Taylor, Ph.D., Commissioner, OEC | February 24, 2015 |
| Senate Bill 942 – An Act Implementing the Budget Recommendations of the Governor Concerning Education Senate Bill 964 – An Act Concerning the Legislative Commissioners’ Recommendations for Technical Revisions to the Education and Early Child Statutes | Testimony before the Education Committee of Myra Jones-Taylor, Ph.D., Commissioner, OEC | February 25, 2015 |
| Senate Bill 956 – An Act Expanding the Care 4 Kids Program Senate Bill 1008 – An Act Establishing an Infant and Toddler Services Board | Testimony before the Committee on Children of Myra Jones-Taylor, Ph.D., Commissioner, OEC | March 3, 2015 |
| Governor’s FY16-17 Budget Plan | Testimony before the Appropriations Committee of Myra Jones-Taylor, Ph.D., Commissioner, OEC | March 3, 2015 |
| House Bill 6910 – An Act Concerning Notification by Law Enforcement Agencies to Day Care Center | Testimony before the Public Safety and Security Committee of Myra Jones-Taylor, Ph.D., Commissioner, OEC | March 3, 2015 |
| N/A | Testimony before the General Bonding Subcommittee of Pietro Rosato, Chief of Business Operations, OEC | March 19, 2015 |
| Senate Bill 1101 – An Act Concerning the Office of Early Childhood Senate Bill 7020 – An Act Concerning Early Childhood Educators and Initiatives | Testimony before the Education Committee of Myra Jones-Taylor, Ph.D., Commissioner, OEC | March 19, 2015 |
| N/A | Office of Early Childhood 2015 Legislative Update | 2015 |
2014
| Legislative Bill | Testimony | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Senate Bill 48 – An Act Concerning Nutrition Standards for Child Care Settings | Testimony before the Public Health Committee of Myra Jones-Taylor, Ph.D., Executive Director, OEC | February 27, 2014 |
| House Bill 5323 – An Act Concerning the Child Poverty and Prevention Council | Testimony before the Human Services Committee of Myra Jones-Taylor, Ph.D., Executive Director OEC | March 4, 2014 |
| Senate Bill 25 – An Act Establishing the Office of Early Childhood Senate Bill 26 – An Act Expanding Opportunities for Early Childhood Education | Testimony before the Education Committee of Myra Jones-Taylor, Ph.D., Executive Director, OEC | March 3, 2014 |
| Senate Bill 340 – An Act Concerning a Two-Generational School Readiness Plan | Testimony before the Appropriations Committee by Myra Jones-Taylor, Ph.D., Executive Director, OEC | March 7, 2014 |
| House Bill 5522 – An Act Concerning School Readiness Funding | Testimony before the Education Committee of Myra Jones-Taylor, Ph.D., Executive Director OEC | March 12, 2014 |
| Senate Resolution 9 and House Resolution 5 – Resolution Proposing Approval of a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Office of Early Childhood and the Connecticut State Employees Association (CSEA – SEIU Local 2001) | Testimony before the Appropriations Committee of Myra Jones-Taylor, Ph.D., Executive Director, OEC | March 12, 2014 |
Last updated March 18, 2025