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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
04/10/2026
04/10/2026
Crossed Over
04/09/2026
04/09/2026
Passed
05/21/2026
05/21/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the Governor shall appoint to the Illinois Early Learning Council (i) a representative of a statewide advocacy organization that represents multiple Head Start and Early Head Start providers and (ii) the State Director of Head Start Collaboration. Removes a provision that requires the Governor to request that the Region V office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families appoint a member to the Council to represent federal children's programs and services.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Illinois Early Learning Council Act to enhance its advisory role and membership composition, aiming to improve early childhood programs and services for children from prenatal stages to age five. Key changes include appointing a representative from a statewide advocacy organization for Head Start and Early Head Start providers and the State Director of Head Start Collaboration to the Council, while removing a provision that previously requested a federal representative. The bill also clarifies that the Council's purpose is to advise on statewide programs and services, with a goal of making Illinois the best state for raising young children through a high-quality, accessible, and comprehensive early learning system. Additionally, it introduces a new section addressing conflicts of interest for Council members, ensuring they adhere to state ethics laws. Minor amendments are also made to the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Act, primarily shifting appointment responsibilities for certain advisory committee members to the newly established Department of Early Childhood.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Passed Both Houses (on 05/21/2026)
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