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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that a licensed day care center may hire an individual who is in the process of completing the educational requirements set forth in administrative rules as an Interim Conditional Child Care Director for a period of 12 months. Requires the hired individual to provide documentation that shows that the individual is enrolled in courses that meet the requirements set forth in administrative rules. Provides that the individual shall be enrolled in an accredited college or university. Provides that during the 12-month employment period, an Interim Conditional Child Care Director with specified qualifications is exempt from the educational requirements set forth in administrative rules.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Child Care Act of 1969 to allow licensed day care centers to hire individuals as "Interim Conditional Child Care Directors" for up to 12 months while they complete their required education. To qualify, these individuals must be enrolled in courses at an accredited college or university that meet specific educational requirements outlined in administrative rules (89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130). During this 12-month period, an Interim Conditional Child Care Director with certain qualifications, such as significant experience as an early childhood teacher and a specific number of college credits in early childhood education or related fields, may be exempt from some of the standard educational requirements, provided they are actively working towards obtaining them, like a Gateways to Opportunity Level I Illinois Director Credential or additional coursework in administration.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate (on 02/26/2026)
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