HIGHR ED-EARLY CHLD CONSORTIUM House SponsorsRep. Joyce Mason-Stephanie A. Kifowit-Mary Beth Canty-Maura Hirschauer-Harry Benton, Sharon Chung, Rita Mayfield and Katie Stuart Senate Sponsors(Sen. Cristina Castro) 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die 5 ILCS 100/5-45.55 new110 ILCS 28/15110 ILCS 28/20110 ILCS 28/25110 ILCS 28/30110 ILCS 28/35110 ILCS 947/65.125 new Amends the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Act. Removes provisions concerning geographic regional hubs established by the Board of Higher Education, the Illinois Community College Board, and member institutions. Removes references to the Governor's Office of Early Childhood Development. In provisions concerning the membership of the advisory committee to the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity, provides that specified appointments made by the Governor's Office of Early Childhood Development shall instead be made by the Department of Human Services. Provides that all appointed positions on the advisory committee shall have their term length chosen by agreement among the co-chairpersons of the advisory committee. Provides that the advisory committee shall meet at least twice a year (instead of quarterly). Makes changes regarding what information shall be reported. Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall implement and administer an early childhood educator scholarship program, to be known as the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Scholarship Program. Provides that under the Program, the Commission shall annually award scholarships to early childhood education students enrolled in the institutions of higher education participating in the Consortium. Provides for rulemaking and consultation. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to provide for emergency rulemaking for the Program. Effective immediately.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:110 ILCS 28/35Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the contents of the bill as introduced with the following changes. With respect to the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Act, removes the changes concerning the appointment of members to the advisory committee. Removes the provisions concerning goals and metrics.House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to:5 ILCS 100/5-45.55 newReplaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the contents of the bill as amended by House Amendment No. 1 with the following changes. Makes changes regarding what information shall be reported by the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity. In provisions concerning the membership of the Consortium advisory committee, provides that the member of the advisory committee representing the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall be appointed by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (rather than the Board of Higher Education). Sets forth provisions concerning the length of terms for members of the advisory committee. Provides that the members of the advisory committee shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for all necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties as members of the advisory committee from funds appropriated for that purpose. Removes provisions requiring that all appointed positions on the advisory committee shall have their term length chosen by agreement among the co-chairpersons of the advisory committee. Makes changes to provisions concerning scholarships awarded by the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Scholarship Program. With respect to the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, removes language providing for emergency rulemaking for the Program. Effective immediately.House Floor Amendment No. 3 In provisions concerning the advisory committee, changes specific references of "advisory council" to "advisory committee". Provides that the initial terms of the advisory committee members after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall be set (instead of shall set) by lottery at the first meeting after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Effective immediately. 2/7/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason 2/8/2024HouseFirst Reading 2/8/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/5/2024HouseAssigned to Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education Committee 3/11/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason 3/11/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/12/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education Committee 4/4/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education Committee; by Voice Vote 4/4/2024HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education Committee; 014-000-000 4/4/2024HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/17/2024HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/17/2024HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 4/19/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit 4/19/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty 4/19/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 4/30/2024HouseApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000 4/30/2024HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/30/2024HouseThird Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 24, 2024 5/1/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason 5/1/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 5/6/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education Committee 5/9/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education Committee; 013-000-000 5/9/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer 5/10/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason 5/10/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee 5/14/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000 5/15/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted 5/15/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted 5/15/2024HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/15/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton 5/15/2024HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 076-036-001 5/15/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung 5/15/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield 5/15/2024SenateArrive in Senate 5/15/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 5/15/2024SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro 5/15/2024SenateFirst Reading 5/15/2024SenateReferred to Assignments 5/20/2024SenateAssigned to Higher Education 5/20/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 24, 2024 5/23/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart 5/24/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 25, 2024 5/25/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 26, 2024 6/26/2024SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die