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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In a provision concerning the child care assistance program administered by the Department of Human Services, expands the list of families eligible to receive child care assistance to include families that are not TANF recipients but require financial assistance so that a responsible adult within the household can forgo work and care for a newborn child for the child's first 12 weeks of life. Provides that eligibility for cash assistance under the new category is conditioned on the responsible adult being the parent or legal guardian of the newborn child and participating in a Department-approved training program in health, safety, and early childhood development for the entire 12 weeks the family receives assistance. Provides that families eligible for child care assistance under the new category shall receive weekly assistance payments in an amount equal to the full day rate applied to licensed child care providers who provide 17 to 24 hours of care per day; and shall have their child care assistance payment amount adjusted according to the number of newborn children receiving care, up to a maximum of 3 children.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to expand child care assistance eligibility to include families with newborns who are not TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) recipients. Specifically, the bill allows families to receive financial assistance so that a responsible adult can take time off work to care for a newborn during the child's first 12 weeks of life. To qualify, the responsible adult must be the parent or legal guardian and must participate in a Department-approved training program focused on health, safety, and early childhood development. The training can be provided through organizations like Gateways Registry or Illinois Action for Children. Families will receive weekly assistance payments equivalent to the full-day rate for licensed child care providers offering 17-24 hours of care, with payment amounts adjustable based on the number of newborn children (up to a maximum of 3). This provision aims to support new parents by providing financial assistance and educational resources during the critical early weeks of a child's life, while helping them maintain their connection to workforce training and development.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 06/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1782&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1782.htm |
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