Children & Youth

Connecticut legislators heard from members of the public about a bill that outlines restrictions on minors’ access to social media platforms.

Gov. Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong met with lawmakers on Wednesday to outline a bill they said would require social media companies to prohibit minors' access to platforms without parental consent.

U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) said she will reintroduce a bill to support youth mental health programs.

Current law allows kids as young as 10 to be detained and prosecuted. SB 1542 would raise the age to 12 in 2026 and 14 in 2028. It would also forbid handcuffing children younger than 14 unless they were a threat to public safety.

Connecticut community leaders want the state legislature to increase support for youth and summer employment programs.

Connecticut’s Children Committee wants lawmakers to make child care more accessible and affordable.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont wants to dramatically expand the state’s access to early childhood education like preschool and pre-K.

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong calls on social media companies to limit algorithms and notifications for children who use their platforms.

President Joe Biden has signed a bill that advocates say could help save thousands of kids from dying of undiagnosed cardiomyopathy.

Earlier this year, CCM launched the 119K Commission, a group looking to support the tens of thousands of young people in Connecticut who are disconnected from education and the workforce. The commission hopes its recommendations will be considered this legislative session.