AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

The income thresholds determining the reduction of the child tax credit were adjusted to match the substitute bill version, though the specific dollar amounts remain consistent with the committee bill's intent.

The list of criminal convictions that prohibit a person from sharing a primary residence with a minor child was expanded to explicitly include violations of sections 53-20, 53-21, and 53-23.

The notification process for school withdrawals was clarified to require the school to notify the Commissioner of Education within two business days, and the Commissioner must then notify the Commissioner of Children and Families.

The notification process for individuals released from correctional facilities was updated to include specific sections 53-20, 53-21, and 53-23 in the list of offenses requiring notification to the Commissioner of Children and Families.

Redundant page headers and footers containing 'Committee Bill' and 'LCO No. 1889' were removed and replaced with 'Substitute Bill' headers.

The bill was reclassified from 'Proposed Bill No. 6' to 'Committee Bill No. 6,' and the Legislative Committee Office number changed from 601 to 1889, reflecting its progression through the legislative process.

The refundable child tax credit income thresholds were adjusted and expanded to include higher income brackets, specifically adding a limit for heads of household at $160,000 and clarifying limits for married couples filing jointly at $200,000.

A new section was added prohibiting individuals convicted of specific violent or sexual offenses from sharing a primary residence with minor children, unless they are the biological or adoptive parents.

New provisions require correctional facilities to notify child protective services when releasing inmates convicted of certain crimes, and mandate that schools report student withdrawals to these agencies to monitor child safety.

New definitions were introduced for 'eligible taxpayer,' 'resident of this state,' and 'eligible school district' to clarify who qualifies for the tax credit and school meal programs.