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HB4861Introduced in the House

EARLY CHILDHOOD-DUE PROCESS

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Introduced by Janet Yang Rohr, District 41

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Department of Early Childhood Act. In a provision requiring procedural safeguards for families by each public agency involved in the provision of early intervention services, provides that a parent or guardian, a provider, a regional intake entity, or the Department must request an impartial hearing on the due process complaint within 2 years after the date the parent or guardian, lead agency, or early intervention services provider knew or should have known about the alleged action that forms the basis of the due process complaint. Effective January 1, 2027.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education

  5. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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