SR 862

Abstract

The Illinois Early Learning Council, in consultation with the Governor's Office of Early Childhood Development and the Department of Human Services Child Care Advisory Council, shall convene an advisory committee comprised of the members, selected by the Governor, currently serving on these councils that shall be charged with the task of producing recommendations on off-hour child care to build more capacity in Illinois and to better accommodate the needs of children when care is needed during non-standard hours. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes everything. Inserts new language stating the Illinois Early Learning Council's Community Equity and Access Committee shall be charged with the task of producing recommendations on off-hour child care to build more capacity in Illinois and to better accommodate the needs of children when care is needed during non-standard hours. Inserts new language that the Early Learning Council shall provide administrative support for the Committee.