IL SB3387

Expands child care assistance eligibility to include early childhood assistants or aides, qualified assistants, early childhood teachers, and school-age workers who work at least 20 hours per week and meet income requirements.

Sets income threshold for child care workers at no less than 300% of federal poverty level beginning State fiscal year 2025, compared to 225% for other families.

Adds language recognizing that child care costs affect workforce retention in early childhood education and acknowledges importance of recruiting and retaining diverse child care professionals.

Requires Department of Children and Family Services to report annually beginning October 1, 2023 on number of children receiving child care vouchers, including ages, types of care, and duration of assistance.

Effective July 1, 2024.