HB5741

$DEC-EARLY CHOICES

Introduced·4/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5741 allocates $500,000 to support children with developmental delays and disabilities in early childhood settings.

Illinois HB5741 provides $500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Early Childhood. This funding is intended for grants and administration expenses to support the inclusion of children aged 3 to 5 with developmental delays and disabilities in school and community-based early childhood settings. The bill is effective July 1, 2026.

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History

May 21

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

May 19

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

May 14

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley