Substitute House Bill No. 6921, also known as Public Act No. 25-143, introduces significant amendments to early childhood education and youth camp regulations in Connecticut, focusing on the administration of epinephrine and glucagon in educational settings. The bill expands the definition of "designated qualified staff member" to include individuals with bachelor's degrees in early childhood education or related fields, with a phased requirement for staff qualifications increasing from 25% to 60% by 2030. It also mandates that family child care home providers must have or be working towards an early childhood associate degree or higher. Additionally, the bill modifies the licensing process for youth camps, making licenses nontransferable and requiring annual renewals with specified fees.

Furthermore, the bill enhances the administration of epinephrine in emergency situations by allowing trained personnel to administer it without prior written authorization in emergencies, while providing civil immunity to those administering the medication. It updates terminology throughout the legislation, replacing "cartridge injectors" with "epinephrine" and clarifying the types of approved medical devices. The bill also emphasizes the importance of training for staff in recognizing anaphylaxis and administering epinephrine, aiming to improve safety and accessibility for children with medical needs in educational and childcare settings. Overall, these changes are designed to enhance the quality of early childhood education and streamline regulations for youth camps while ensuring the safety of children with allergies.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 10-550g, 10-550d
ED Joint Favorable: 10-550g, 10-550d
File No. 705: 10-550g, 10-550d
Public Act No. 25-143: 10-550g, 10-550d, 10-264i, 10-145r, 10-91j, 10-95r, 10-220i, 52-557v