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IL SB3202
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Graciela Guzman
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AI Summary
- Expands the Smart Start Child Care Workforce Compensation Program to include Head Start and Early Head Start programs as eligible participants
- Currently eligible providers include licensed day care centers, licensed day care homes, and licensed group day care homes participating in the Child Care Assistance Program
- The program aims to stabilize community-based early childhood providers, raise educator wages, and support quality enhancements
- Amends Section 95-10 of the Smart Start Illinois Act (325 ILCS 85/95-10)
- Program implementation is subject to appropriation and administered by the Department of Human Services
Legislative Description
SMART START GRANTS-HEAD START
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations Education2/17/2026
Assignments2/2/2026
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