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SB2961Introduced in the Senate

CHILD CARE DIRECTORS

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Meg Loughran Cappel, District 49

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that a licensed day care center may hire an individual who is in the process of completing the educational requirements set forth in administrative rules as an Interim Conditional Child Care Director for a period of 12 months. Requires the hired individual to provide documentation that shows that the individual is enrolled in courses that meet the requirements set forth in administrative rules. Provides that the individual shall be enrolled in an accredited college or university. Provides that during the 12-month employment period, an Interim Conditional Child Care Director with specified qualifications is exempt from the educational requirements set forth in administrative rules.

Where it stands

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

March 13, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Child Welfare

  5. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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