HB1109

HB1109 amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to expand eligibility for child care assistance to include child care workers with incomes at or below.

HB1109 amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to expand eligibility for child care assistance to include child care workers with incomes at or below 325% of the federal poverty level for each family size, effective January 1, 2026. The bill also mandates the Department of Children and Family Services to report annually on the number of children receiving child care starting October 1, 2027. The Department is directed to establish a co-payment scale for child care services, ensuring families contribute based on their income and family size.