IL HR0087

Urges Illinois to dedicate a minimum of $250 million from state bond sources for early childhood building and renovation projects for school districts and community-based service providers.

Prioritizes funding assistance for applicants from communities with underserved populations of children under age 5.

References the 2009 Early Childhood Construction Grant Program ($45 million) as precedent, which received 227 applications totaling over $539 million in funding requests but could only fund 6 percent of applicants.

Cites the 2018 Capital Needs Assessment Survey showing need for over 200 additional pre-K classrooms statewide, with demand remaining urgent from both school districts and non-school community-based providers.

Directs copies of the resolution to be delivered to the Governor, Capital Development Board, Illinois State Board of Education, and Illinois Department of Human Services.