CHILD CARE-OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL
Summary
Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that the Department of Children and Family Services shall create a 4-year outdoor preschool pilot program. Provides that 10 pilot locations shall be selected for the first year of the pilot program, with additional locations able to apply after the first year. Requires the Department to convene an advisory group to inform and support the implementation of the pilot program. Requires the Department to provide the General Assembly and Governor with reports on the participation of providers and children in the program and recommendations on modifying or expanding the availability of outdoor preschools. Repeals the provisions on January 1, 2026. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2020
Last action Apr 12, 2020
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Committee
3
Apr 12, 2020
Committee
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
upper
Feb 19, 2020
Committee
Assigned to Education
upper
Feb 11, 2020
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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