HB2420 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
SMART START WORKFORCE GRANT
Last Action
2/11/2026 - House: Assigned to Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education
Hearings
Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education Hearing Feb 19 2026 10:00AM Capitol Building Room 118 Springfield, IL ** Canceled **
Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education Hearing Feb 26 2026 10:00AM Capitol Building Room 118 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Smart Start Illinois Act. Sets forth eligibility requirements for Smart Start Workforce Grants. Provides that a grant applicant must: (i) be a licensed day care home, day care center, or group day care home as of the month prior to the applicant submitting an application and maintain the applicable license for the duration of the grant; (ii) regularly provide year-round child care; (iii) meet minimum enrollment levels for children whose care is paid for by the Child Care Assistance Program, child care subsidies for foster child care, or military child care subsidies. Provides that if an applicant does not meet the minimum enrollment requirements under the Child Care Assistance Program, the applicant may qualify if the applicant maintains specified enrollment levels for children with an individualized education program or children who are English learners. Sets forth the eligibility requirements for licensed day care centers applying for a Smart Start Workforce Grant. Effective July 1, 2025.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer |
| 2/04/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 2/04/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/25/2025 | House | Assigned to Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education |
| 3/21/2025 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/11/2026 | House | Assigned to Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education |