SB3202

SMART START GRANTS-HEAD START

Introduced·2/2/26
Introduced Text

SB3202 expands eligibility for the Smart Start Child Care Workforce Compensation Program to include Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

SB3202 amends the Smart Start Illinois Act to expand eligibility for the Smart Start Child Care Workforce Compensation Program. This program, managed by the Department of Human Services, aims to stabilize early childhood education care centers, licensed day care homes, and licensed group day care homes. The bill extends eligibility to Head Start and Early Head Start programs, effective October 1, 2024, or as soon as practicable.

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Assignments Committee
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History

May 26

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

May 22

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22

Senate

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments