HB3446Introduced in the House
EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER REQS
Introduced by Mary Canty, District 54
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Defines "institution of higher education". In provisions concerning the public list of qualified courses, provides that, to help the Department of Early Childhood determine whether an institution of higher education's early childhood college courses meet the requirements under the Illinois Administrative Code, each institution of higher education shall submit, in a format and on a time line prescribed by the Department of Early Childhood, information about such courses. Removes advocacy organizations from organizations that the Department of Early Childhood is required to seek input and feedback from regarding the development of a process to verify early childhood courses. Removes provisions permitting the Department of Early Childhood to contract with a third party organization to perform the duties required under the amendatory provisions. Provides that any applicable State staff (rather than relevant licensing representatives) must be trained on the use of the course list, the prohibitions for the course list, and the impartial oversight review process. Makes other changes.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0309
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Child Care Access & Early Childhood Committee · May 31, 2025
11
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
15 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Not Voting |
| Hoan Huynh | 13 | Yes |
| William Davis | 30 | Yes |
| Lisa Davis | 32 | Yes |
| Marcus Evans | 33 | Not Voting |
| Amy Grant | 47 | Yes |
| Maura Hirschauer | 49 | Yes |
| Nabeela Syed | 51 | Yes |
| Mary Canty | 54 | Yes |
| Joyce Mason | 61 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Laura Faver Dias
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
Assigned to Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Laura Faver Dias
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education
Do Pass / Short Debate Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education; 014-000-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jed Davis
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education; 013-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Child Welfare
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Child Welfare
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Postponed - Child Welfare
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Child Welfare
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Child Welfare
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Child Welfare; 007-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 15, 2025
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education; 011-000-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 112-000-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0309
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