An Act supporting the development of children experiencing homelessness

This bill requires automatic referrals for early intervention assessments for children aged zero to three when families enter specific shelters (emergency assistance, domestic violence, substance abuse recovery, or non-emergency shelters) upon shelter entry. It mandates these referrals be completed within 30 days, following Department of Public Health standards, to determine if early intervention services are needed. The Department of Public Health must remove procedural barriers and adopt necessary regulations within 120 days of the bill's effective date. The bill directly affects young children experiencing homelessness who access these shelter types, ensuring timely access to developmental support services.