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 Bill Status of SB3294  101st General Assembly


Short Description:  CHILD CARE-OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Ram Villivalam

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
225 ILCS 10/7.11 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that the Department of Children and Family Services shall create a 4-year outdoor preschool pilot program. Provides that 10 pilot locations shall be selected for the first year of the pilot program, with additional locations able to apply after the first year. Requires the Department to convene an advisory group to inform and support the implementation of the pilot program. Requires the Department to provide the General Assembly and Governor with reports on the participation of providers and children in the program and recommendations on modifying or expanding the availability of outdoor preschools. Repeals the provisions on January 1, 2026. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/11/2020SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
  2/11/2020SenateFirst Reading
  2/11/2020SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/19/2020SenateAssigned to Education
  2/25/2020SenatePostponed - Education
  4/12/2020SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
  1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die

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