Bill > HB1109

This bill amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to expand child care assistance eligibility, specifically adding child care workers to the list of families who can receive support. Beginning January 1, 2026, all child care workers with incomes at or below 325% of the federal poverty level for their family size will be eligible for child care assistance. This change is significant because it recognizes the financial challenges faced by child care workers, who often have limited economic resources despite working in an essential service industry. The bill builds upon existing provisions of the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which already provides support to various categories of families, including those transitioning from welfare, families with special needs, and working families with low incomes. By including child care workers, the legislation aims to support those who provide critical childcare services by helping them access affordable childcare for their own families. The bill maintains the program's existing framework of determining eligibility based on family size, income, and other factors, and continues to allow for flexible implementation through departmental rules and regulations.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1109&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104