CHILD CARE DIRECTORS House SponsorsRep. Laura Faver Dias 4/10/2026HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 225 ILCS 10/6.5 new 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. 1/26/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Laura Faver Dias 2/3/2026HouseFirst Reading 2/3/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/11/2026HouseAssigned to Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education 2/26/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education; 011-002-000 2/26/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/10/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/10/2026HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 4/10/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Laura Faver Dias 4/10/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee