HB3268

CHILD CARE-QUALIFICATIONS

Introduced·2/6/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB3268 amends the Child Care Act of 1969 to set qualifications for early childhood teachers.

HB3268 amends the Child Care Act of 1969 to establish qualifications for early childhood teachers. These qualifications include completing 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university with specific coursework in early childhood education, completing the Gateways Early Childhood Education Credential Level 1 training, or completing a credentialing program approved by the Department of Children and Family Services.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

8:00 AM

Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education Hearing

Apr 8, 2025

9:00 AM

Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education Hearing

History

Apr 11, 2025

House

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

Apr 11, 2025

House

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Apr 8, 2025

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer