Illinois HB3446 updates early childhood teacher qualifications to include psychology coursework and mandates a course list publication.
Illinois HB3446 amends the Child Care Act of 1969 to count coursework related to psychology toward the semester hours needed for early childhood teacher qualifications. The bill also requires the Department of Children and Family Services to publish a full list of qualifying courses on its website before July 1, 2026, after which the Department of Early Childhood will maintain this list. This change aims to enhance the qualifications of early childhood teachers by incorporating relevant psychological knowledge.
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