The Office of Early Childhood, upon receipt of a proper application and in a manner prescribed by the Commissioner of Early Childhood, shall issue an early childhood teacher credential to any person who holds (1) an associate degree with a concentration in early childhood education from an institution of higher education that is regionally accredited, provided such associate degree program is approved by (A) the Board of Regents for Higher Education or the Office of Higher Education, and (B) the Office of Early Childhood, or (2) a bachelor's degree with a concentration in early childhood education from an institution of higher education that is regionally accredited, provided such bachelor's degree program is approved by (A) the Board of Regents for Higher Education or Office of Higher Education, and (B) the Office of Early Childhood. For purposes of this section, “concentration in early childhood education” has the same meaning as provided in section 10-16p.
(P.A. 17-41, S. 2; P.A. 22-100, S. 3.)
History: P.A. 17-41 effective July 1, 2017; P.A. 22-100 deleted provision re any early childhood teacher credential issued pursuant to Subdiv. (1) is valid until June 30, 2021, effective May 24, 2022.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 10 - Education and Culture
Chapter 184c - Office of Early Childhood
Section 10-500a. - Authority of office re licensing matters.
Section 10-501. - Early childhood information system.
Section 10-503. - Early childhood accountability plan. Report cards. Report.
Section 10-504. - Child care development block grant administered by the Office of Early Childhood.
Section 10-506. - Connecticut Smart Start competitive grant program.
Section 10-508. - Bond authorization for early care and education facility improvement grants.
Section 10-510. - Start Early - Early Child Development Initiative.
Section 10-514. - Creation of document re developmental milestones. Posting of document.
Section 10-515. - Preschool experience survey.
Section 10-516. - Competitive grants for alliance school districts.
Section 10-520a. - Report re staff qualifications requirement compliance.
Section 10-520b. - Early childhood teacher credential.
Section 10-530. - Comprehensive background checks.
Section 10-531. - Proposed early childhood educator compensation schedule.