HB 1267 - DIGEST

Revises the definition of "eligible child," for purposes of the department of children, youth, and families, to include children who are not eligible for kindergarten who meet one of the following criteria: (1) A child who has received early intervention services in the early support for infants and toddlers program and is at least thirty months old by August 31st of the school year; or

(2) A child who has been a participant in the early head start or successor federal program providing comprehensive services for children from birth through two years of age and is at least thirty months old by August 31st of the school year.

Authorizes eligible children to enroll in the early childhood education and assistance program at any point during the school year.