Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 5 D cosponsors

HB5741      — $DEC-EARLY CHOICES

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill provides funding to support inclusion of young children with disabilities in early childhood settings.

This bill allocates $500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Early Childhood for grants aimed at including children ages 3 to 5 with developmental delays and disabilities in early childhood programs. It will be effective starting July 1, 2026.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families with young children with developmental delays or disabilities may benefit from increased inclusion support in early childhood programs.

Summary

Appropriates $500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Early Childhood for grants and administration expenses associated with support for the inclusion of children ages 3 to 5 with developmental delays and disabilities in school and community-based early childhood settings. Effective July 1, 2026.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  2. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  3. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. First Reading

  7. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (178)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB5741      do?
Appropriates $500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Early Childhood for grants and administration expenses associated with support for the inclusion of children ages 3 to 5 with developmental delays and disabilities in school and community-based early childhood settings. Effective July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors HB5741     ?
HB5741      is sponsored by Maura Hirschauer (Democrat), Natalie A. Manley (Democrat), Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (Democrat), Laura Faver Dias (Democrat), and Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB5741     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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