The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 21, seeks to allocate funding for school-based health centers in eastern Connecticut. Specifically, it proposes an appropriation of one million two hundred thousand dollars from the General Fund to the Department of Public Health for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. This funding is intended to support the reopening of recently closed school-based health clinics and to ensure the ongoing operation of expanded health centers in the region.

The bill emphasizes the importance of these health centers in providing essential health services to students and aims to address the gaps created by the closure of some facilities. By securing this funding, the bill aims to enhance access to healthcare for students in eastern Connecticut, thereby promoting their overall well-being and academic success.