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IL SB2446

IL SB2446
CHILD CARE BACKGROUND CHECK

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Introduced
02/07/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. In provisions concerning criminal background investigations, makes changes regarding the Department who regulates background checks, the background check that a potential employee is required to complete, and the supervision required for an employee pending completion of a background check. Provides that the Department of Early Childhood shall establish a secure background check portal that is accessible to applicants, child care staff, human resources representatives, and day care licensing representatives no later than July 1, 2026. Sets forth requirements for the background check portal. In provisions concerning any examinations conducted by the Department, provides that full monitoring and inspection reports, along with any corrective actions taken by the provider, shall be posted in plain language within 30 days from the creation of the report on the Department's consumer education website. Provides that, in the report that the Department provide to the General Assembly on its progress in meeting performance measures and goals related to child day care licensing, the Department shall include details regarding the processing of background checks, including the average number of days it takes for the background check unit to complete a series of background checks and issue a background check clearance required under the Child Care and Development Block Grant. Makes other changes. Amends the Missing Children Records Act. Provides that, by September 30, 2025, the Illinois State Police shall publish a list of acceptable governmental documentation that provides satisfactory proof of a child's identity and age. Provides that a grace period of up to 90 calendar days from the first date of attendance should be allowed for the person enrolling the child to provide any other reliable proof that has been identified.

AI Summary

This bill makes several significant changes to child care background check procedures and regulations in Illinois. The legislation primarily amends the Child Care Act of 1969 to enhance the background check process for child care facilities, requiring comprehensive criminal background checks for employees and volunteers every five years, in line with the Child Care and Development Block Grant requirements. By July 1, 2026, the Department of Early Childhood must establish a secure online background check portal with multiple capabilities, including online form submission, electronic signatures, status tracking, and the ability to view and print background check clearance letters. The bill allows day care centers, homes, and group homes to hire employees on a probationary basis while background checks are pending, provided the prospective employee is constantly supervised by someone who has passed all background check components. Additionally, the bill mandates that full monitoring and inspection reports for child care facilities be posted in plain language on the department's consumer education website within 30 days of creation. The legislation also requires the department to include details about background check processing times in its annual report to the General Assembly. In a related amendment to the Missing Children Records Act, the bill requires the Illinois State Police to publish a list of acceptable governmental documentation for proving a child's identity and age by September 30, 2025, and provides a 90-day grace period for enrolling parents to submit required documentation.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 04/11/2025)

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