The state House passed a bill to form the Department of Early Childhood Thursday afternoon. dailynorthwestern.com/2024/05/14/cit…

Yesterday, Governor JB Pritzker joined Senate Leader Kimberly Lightford, Representative Mary Beth Canty, and early childhood advocates in celebration of the new Department of Early Childhood Act (SB1) passing the General Assembly. This is a big win for Illinois children and families!

SB 1, which establishes the Dept of Early Childhood, has officially passed the GA and now awaits Governor JB Pritzker's signature! Many thanks to Kimberly A. Lightford and Mary Beth Canty for their sponsorship of the bill. Read our full statement here: bit.ly/3WJRGsa

Breaking ground and building brighter futures! A huge THANK YOU to the dedicated legislators and advocates in Illinois who've made it possible to pass a transformative bill for our young children and families. Your tireless efforts are creating a legacy of hope and opportunity.

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Governor Pritzker’s plan to create a new state agency for early childhood programs will soon move to his desk for a signature after final passage through the General Assembly Thursday. Peter Hancock reports loom.ly/nOqpd9I

Illinois is preparing to dedicate a new state agency, named the Department of Early Childhood, to matters affecting children in their earliest years.

On Thursday, the Illinois House voted in favor to bring the proposal to fruition.

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2/2: Our IL law enforcement leaders — focused on crime prevention — strongly agree. We particularly thank Governor JB Pritzker, Kimberly A. Lightford, & Mary Beth Canty for their championship of this #earlychildhood measure reflecting the recommendations of a bipartisan, statewide commission. #twill

2/2: Our organization of business executives salutes Mary Beth Canty, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford, & Governor JB Pritzker for leading the way on this forward-looking proposal to strengthen #preK , #childcare , & birth-to-3 services, as well as our state's workforce & economy. #twill

1/2: A new state #earlychildhood agency should bring 'more efficiency, transparency, & ease of access for families & providers,' said Mary Beth Canty, IL House sponsor of this measure that's garnered overwhelmingly bipartisan support. #twill tinyurl.com/uuj7hfnf

It’s not just about the system, it’s about the people within the system. This will give families, educators and children greater access to the resources they need to thrive.