Not later than July 1, 2022, the Commissioner of Early Childhood shall develop and implement a plan to expand the birth-to-three program, established pursuant to section 17a-248b, to provide early intervention services to any child who is

1. (1) enrolled in the program,
2. (2) turns three years of age on or after May first and not later than the first day of the next school year commencing July first, and
3. (3) is eligible for participation in preschool programs under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Act, 20 USC 1471 et seq., provided such services shall terminate upon such child's participation in such a preschool program. The commissioner may adopt regulations in accordance with chapter 54 to implement the provisions of this section.

(P.A. 21-46, S. 28.)

History: P.A. 21-46 effective June 16, 2021.