2025-2026 Regular SessionIllinois Legislature

HB2496: CHILD CARE ACT-QUALIFICATIONS

Legislative Summary

Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that any rule adopted by the Department of Children and Family Services that adds an education or experience requirement to the eligibility criteria for a position does not apply to an employee who already holds that position at the time the requirement is added. Provides that an individual seeking employment at the same position level but at a different facility shall remain eligible for employment in a position equivalent to the individual's current employment position despite any potential changes to eligibility criteria. Effective immediately.

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Bill History

2/3/2025
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Steven Reick
House of Representatives
2/4/2025
First Reading
House of Representatives
2/4/2025
Referred to Rules Committee
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/3/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Rules(House of Representatives)

Sponsors

Republican: 1

Primary Sponsor

Steven Reick
Steven Reick
Republican

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text2/3/20255.7 KB