Substitute Senate Bill No. 1381 amends Section 19a-421 of the general statutes regarding the licensing of youth camps in Connecticut. The bill stipulates that no individual may operate a youth camp without a license from the Office of Early Childhood, which includes specific fees for various applicants. It mandates comprehensive background checks for prospective employees with unsupervised access to children, detailing the components of these checks and allowing provisional work under certain conditions. Additionally, ongoing background checks for employees are required every five years, and the Commissioner of Early Childhood is granted authority to refuse or revoke licenses based on specified circumstances.

A notable insertion in the bill permits the Connecticut Wing Civil Air Patrol to operate youth camps without a license, provided they meet certain criteria, such as being located on state-owned property and adhering to regulations concerning the administration of medication and monitoring children with diabetes. This provision aims to facilitate the Civil Air Patrol's youth camp operations while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and does not impose any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, streamlining the licensing process for the Civil Air Patrol's youth camps.

Statutes affected:
PS Joint Favorable Substitute:
File No. 378: