Illinois HB3439 amends the Child Care Act of 1969 to enhance background checks for child care providers.
Illinois HB3439 amends the Child Care Act of 1969 to require criminal background checks for child care facility applicants, employees, and volunteers. The Department of Early Childhood must establish a secure background check portal by July 1, 2026, accessible to applicants, child care staff, and licensing representatives. The portal must allow online form submissions, electronic signatures, status checks, and document uploads. The Department must also maintain a public database on its consumer education website, detailing license status and monitoring reports.
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