Bill > SB2984

This bill makes several changes to Illinois' early learning initiatives, primarily by modifying the Illinois Early Learning Council Act and the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Act. The Illinois Early Learning Council's purpose is broadened to advise on statewide programs and services for children from prenatal stages to age five, aiming to make Illinois the best state for raising young children by establishing a high-quality, accessible, and comprehensive early learning system. The Council will now be co-chaired by the Secretary of Early Childhood or their designee, and the Governor will appoint parents and caregivers of children five and under to the Council. The Department of Early Childhood will provide staffing and administrative support to the Council, and new provisions address conflicts of interest for Council members, requiring them to avoid matters that provide direct financial benefit or create the appearance of impropriety. Additionally, the bill shifts appointment authority for certain members of the advisory committee to the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Early Childhood, ensuring the Department of Early Childhood has a greater role in shaping this consortium's guidance.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=2984&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104