Establishes eligibility requirements for Smart Start Workforce Grants for licensed day care centers, homes, and group homes in Illinois.
The bill amends the Smart Start Illinois Act to set eligibility criteria for Smart Start Workforce Grants. To qualify, applicants must be licensed day care homes, day care centers, or group day care homes and maintain their licenses. They must also provide year-round child care and meet minimum enrollment levels for children whose care is paid for by specific programs. If they do not meet the minimum enrollment requirements under the Child Care Assistance Program, they may qualify if they maintain specified enrollment levels for children with an individualized education program.
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