Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for EO2309

Makes findings. Provides that: one agency that unites early childhood education and care programs and funding will result in better coordinated State-funded programs, more equitably allocated resources across the State, less bureaucracy for providers, and greater access for parents and families; certain State agencies, the Governor's Office, experts, and stakeholders shall prepare for a transition to a single State agency administering those programs; the State Board of Education will appoint an Early Childhood Transition Director to work with State agencies, the Governor's Office, experts, and stakeholders to prepare for a transition to a single agency administering those programs; and an advisory committee will be established to help inform and provide feedback to the Early Childhood Transition Director and the State. Provides that the Departments of Human Services, Children and Family Services, and Central Management Services shall: partner with the Early Childhood Transition Director in all facets of planning and preparation regarding the proposed change in early childhood governance; aid in the preparation of policy, regulatory, and resource changes necessary to create a new agency focused on early childhood programs and services; and take other actions. Encourages the State Board of Education to take specified actions regarding the creation of the new agency. Provides that nothing in the Executive Order shall: be construed to contravene any federal or State law or regulation; affect or alter the existing statutory powers of any State agency; or be construed as a reassignment or reorganization of any State agency. Supersedes any contrary provision of any prior Executive Order. Provides that the provisions of the Executive Order are severable. Rescinds Executive Order 2010-08. Effective immediately.

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