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SB 23

AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU DATA REPORTING.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Craig Fishbein and 2 co-sponsors

SB 23 allocates funding to Connecticut Youth Service Bureaus to support mandatory data reporting and compliance with administrative tracking requirements.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Appropriations
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Bill Summary · SB 23

Legislative bill overview

SB 23 appropriates funding specifically for Youth Service Bureau (YSB) data reporting requirements and administrative compliance. The bill allocates resources to enable YSBs to collect, track, and report data on their youth services and outcomes.

Why is this important

Youth Service Bureaus are community-based organizations that provide prevention and intervention services to at-risk youth. Improved data reporting enhances accountability, allows policymakers to assess program effectiveness, and helps secure evidence-based funding decisions for these services.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost vs. benefit: Funding administrative reporting may be viewed as overhead expense rather than direct youth services, raising questions about resource allocation efficiency
  • Data privacy concerns: Enhanced data collection on youth could raise confidentiality and data security questions about how information is stored and used
  • Unfunded mandate relief: YSBs may have complained about reporting requirements without adequate funding, making this a legitimate need—or supporters may question whether this funding level is sufficient

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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