(Note: This section is effective July 1, 2025.) Early Start CT. Unexpended funds.

(b) If any unexpended funds described in subsection (a) of this section are not expended by the office under said subsection, the commissioner, with the consent of the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, may use such unexpended funds to provide support for purposes that include, but are not limited to, (1) assisting early care and education programs in meeting and maintaining accreditation requirements, (2) providing training in implementing preschool assessments and curricula, including training to enhance literacy teaching skills, (3) developing and implementing best practices for parents in supporting preschool and kindergarten student learning, (4) developing and implementing strategies for children to successfully transition to preschool and from preschool to kindergarten, including through parental engagement and whole-family supports that may be utilized through the two-generational initiative, established pursuant to section 17b-112 l , or through other available resources, and (5) providing for professional development.