AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE YOUTH SERVICE BUREAUS ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM.

Plain English Breakdown

The exact number of youth service bureaus that will receive funding is unknown.

Grant Money for Youth Service Bureaus

This act provides $300,000 from the General Fund to support the youth service bureaus enhancement grant program in fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

What This Bill Does

• Gives $300,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Children and Families for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
• The money is allocated to the youth service bureaus enhancement grant program.

Who It Names or Affects

• Youth service bureaus that receive grants through this program
• The Department of Children and Families

Terms To Know

General Fund

A large pool of money used by the government to fund various programs.

Fiscal Year

The period from July 1st to June 30th during which the government tracks its spending and income.

Limits and Unknowns

• It is not specified how many youth service bureaus will receive this funding.
• The bill does not detail what specific improvements the grants should fund.

Official Summary Text

To provide additional grant funding for youth service bureaus.

Current Bill Text

LCO No. 121 1 of 1

General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 22
February Session, 2026 LCO No. 121

Referred to Committee on APPROPRIATIONS

Introduced by:
SEN. GORDON, 35th Dist.

AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE YOUTH SERVICE
BUREAUS ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Assembly convened:

That the sum of three hundred thousand dollars be appropriated to 1
the Department of Children and Families, from the General Fund, for 2
the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the youth service bureaus 3
enhancement grant program established under section 10 -19q of the 4
general statutes. 5
Statement of Purpose:
To provide additional grant funding for youth service bureaus.