House Resolution No. 32, reported favorably by the House Committee on Appropriations, seeks to approve a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the State of Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) and the Connecticut State Employees Association (CSEA-SEIU Local 2001). This MOU pertains to family child care providers, both licensed and unlicensed, and covers the period from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2026. The resolution was submitted for approval to the General Assembly on May 22, 2023.

The fiscal impact of the MOU includes various costs totaling $7,737,000 for FY 23, $5,122,325 for FY 24, $5,032,325 for FY 25, and $11,886,325 for FY 26. The agreement includes a one-time retroactive lump sum payment for providers, annual wage increases for licensed and unlicensed providers, a new online resource and referral directory, an accreditation bonus, and increases in professional development funds and supports. The Care4Kids program, which is funded by both federal and state funds, is expected to have sufficient funds to support the costs associated with this agreement through FY 26. The resolution's approval is recommended by the Appropriations Committee with a vote of 36 in favor and none against.