HB2908

CHILD CARE BACKGROUND CHECK

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2908 amends the Child Care Act of 1969 to require criminal background checks for applicants, employees, and volunteers of child care.

HB2908 amends the Child Care Act of 1969 to mandate criminal background checks for applicants, employees, and volunteers of child care facilities. The Illinois State Police will conduct these checks, charging a fee not exceeding the actual cost, which will be deposited in the State Police Services Fund. The Department of Children and Family Services or the Department of Early Childhood will request these checks. Information obtained will be confidential and restricted to authorized use within these departments.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

10:00 AM

Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Committee Hearing

Mar 13, 2025

10:00 AM

Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 4, 2025

House

Assigned to Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education

Feb 6, 2025

House

First Reading