Bill Text: IL HB1013 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Amends various Acts relating to the governance of public universities and community colleges in Illinois. Requires the governing board of each public university and community college district to contract for the provision of child care services on campus for its students. Provides that charges for service shall be at a reduced rate or service shall be free of charge, depending on the student's income. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2023-01-12 - Referred to Rules Committee [HB1013 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-HB1013-Introduced.html

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103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2023 and 2024 HB1013 Introduced , by Rep. Mary E. Flowers SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
110 ILCS 305/1d from Ch. 144, par. 22d
110 ILCS 520/8b.1 from Ch. 144, par. 658b.1
110 ILCS 660/5-95
110 ILCS 665/10-95
110 ILCS 670/15-95
110 ILCS 675/20-95
110 ILCS 680/25-95
110 ILCS 685/30-95
110 ILCS 690/35-95
110 ILCS 805/3-29.26 new
Amends various Acts relating to the governance of public universities and community colleges in Illinois. Requires the governing board of each public university and community college district to contract for the provision of child care services on campus for its students. Provides that charges for service shall be at a reduced rate or service shall be free of charge, depending on the student's income. Effective immediately.
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A BILL FOR
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AN ACT concerning education.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The University of Illinois Act is amended by
changing Section 1d as follows:
(110 ILCS 305/1d) (from Ch. 144, par. 22d)
Sec. 1d. Child care services.
(a) For the purposes of this Section, "child care
services" means day care home or center services as defined by
the Child Care Act of 1969.
(b) The Board may contract for the provision of child care
services for its employees and shall contract for the
provision of child care services on campus for its students.
The Board may, in accordance with established rules, allow day
care centers to operate in State-owned or leased facilities.
Such day care centers shall be primarily for use by State
employees or students of the university but use by
non-employees or non-students may be allowed.
Where the Board enters into a contract to construct,
acquire or lease all or a substantial portion of a building, in
which more than 50 persons shall be employed, other than a
renewal of an existing lease, after July 1, 1992, and where a
need has been demonstrated, according to subsection (c),

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on-site child care services shall be provided for employees of
the university.
The Board shall implement this Section and shall
promulgate all rules and regulations necessary for this
purpose. By April 1, 1993, the Board shall propose rules
setting forth the standards and criteria, including need and
feasibility, for determining if on-site child care services
for employees shall be provided. The Board shall consult with
the Department of Children and Family Services in defining
standards for child care service centers established pursuant
to this Section to ensure compliance with the Child Care Act of
1969. The Board shall establish a schedule of fees that shall
be charged for child care services under this Section. The
schedule shall be established so that charges for service for
employees are based on the actual cost of care and charges for
service for students are reduced or service is free of charge,
depending on the student's income. Except as otherwise
provided by law for employees who may qualify for public
assistance or social services due to indigency or family
circumstance, each employee obtaining child care services
under this Section shall be responsible for full payment of
all charges. The Board shall report, on or before December 31,
1993, to the Governor and the members of the General Assembly,
on the feasibility and implementation of a plan for the
provision of comprehensive child care services.
(c) Prior to contracting for child care services for its

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employees, the Board shall determine a need for child care
services. Proof of need may include a survey of university
employees as well as a determination of the availability of
child care services through other State agencies, or in the
community. The Board may also require submission of a
feasibility, design, and implementation plan, that takes into
consideration similar needs and services for employees of
other State universities.
(d) The Board shall have the sole responsibility for
choosing the successful bidder and overseeing the operation of
its child care service program within the guidelines
established by the Board. The Board shall promulgate rules
under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act that detail
the specific standards to be used in the selection of a vendor
of child care services.
The contract shall provide for the establishment of or
arrangement for the use of a licensed day care center or a
licensed day care agency, as defined in the Child Care Act of
1969.
(Source: P.A. 87-1019; 88-45.)
Section 10. The Southern Illinois University Management
Act is amended by changing Section 8b.1 as follows:
(110 ILCS 520/8b.1) (from Ch. 144, par. 658b.1)
Sec. 8b.1. Child care services.

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(a) For the purposes of this Section, "child care
services" means day care home or center services as defined by
the Child Care Act of 1969.
(b) The Board may contract for the provision of child care
services for its employees and shall contract for the
provision of child care services on campus for its students.
The Board may, in accordance with established rules, allow day
care centers to operate in State-owned or leased facilities.
Such day care centers shall be primarily for use by State
employees or students of the university but use by
non-employees or non-students may be allowed.
Where the Board enters into a contract to construct,
acquire or lease all or a substantial portion of a building, in
which more than 50 persons shall be employed, other than a
renewal of an existing lease, after July 1, 1992, and where a
need has been demonstrated, according to subsection (c),
on-site child care services shall be provided for employees of
the university.
The Board shall implement this Section and shall
promulgate all rules and regulations necessary for this
purpose. By April 1, 1993, the Board shall propose rules
setting forth the standards and criteria, including need and
feasibility, for determining if on-site child care services
for employees shall be provided. The Board shall consult with
the Department of Children and Family Services in defining
standards for child care service centers established pursuant

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to this Section to ensure compliance with the Child Care Act of
1969. The Board shall establish a schedule of fees that shall
be charged for child care services under this Section. The
schedule shall be established so that charges for service for
employees are based on the actual cost of care and charges for
service for students are reduced or service is free of charge,
depending on the student's income. Except as otherwise
provided by law for employees who may qualify for public
assistance or social services due to indigency or family
circumstance, each employee obtaining child care services
under this Section shall be responsible for full payment of
all charges. The Board shall report, on or before December 31,
1993, to the Governor and the members of the General Assembly,
on the feasibility and implementation of a plan for the
provision of comprehensive child care services.
(c) Prior to contracting for child care services for its
employees, the Board shall determine a need for child care
services. Proof of need may include a survey of university
employees as well as a determination of the availability of
child care services through other State agencies, or in the
community. The Board may also require submission of a
feasibility, design, and implementation plan, that takes into
consideration similar needs and services for employees of
other State universities.
(d) The Board shall have the sole responsibility for
choosing the successful bidder and overseeing the operation of

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its child care service program within the guidelines
established by the Board. The Board shall promulgate rules
under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act that detail
the specific standards to be used in the selection of a vendor
of child care services.
The contract shall provide for the establishment of or
arrangement for the use of a licensed day care center or a
licensed day care agency, as defined in the Child Care Act of
1969.
(Source: P.A. 87-1019; 88-45.)
Section 15. The Chicago State University Law is amended by
changing Section 5-95 as follows:
(110 ILCS 660/5-95)
Sec. 5-95. Child care services.
(a) For the purposes of this Section, "child care
services" means day care home or center services as defined by
the Child Care Act of 1969.
(b) The Board may contract for the provision of child care
services for its employees and shall contract for the
provision of child care services on campus for its students.
The Board may, in accordance with established rules, allow day
care centers to operate in State-owned or leased facilities.
Such day care centers shall be primarily for use by State
employees or students of Chicago State University but use by

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non-employees or non-students may be allowed.
Where the Board enters into a contract to construct,
acquire or lease all or a substantial portion of a building, in
which more than 50 persons shall be employed, other than a
renewal of an existing lease, and where a need has been
demonstrated, according to subsection (c), on-site child care
services shall be provided for employees of Chicago State
University.
The Board shall implement this Section and shall
promulgate all rules and regulations necessary for this
purpose. By September 1, 1996, the Board shall propose rules
setting forth the standards and criteria, including need and
feasibility, for determining if on-site September child care
services for employees shall be provided. The Board shall
consult with the Department of Children and Family Services in
defining standards for child care service centers established
pursuant to this Section to ensure compliance with the Child
Care Act of 1969. The Board shall establish a schedule of fees
that shall be charged for child care services under this
Section. The schedule shall be established so that charges for
service for employees are based on the actual cost of care and
charges for service for students are reduced or service is
free of charge, depending on the student's income. Except as
otherwise provided by law for employees who may qualify for
public assistance or social services due to indigency or
family circumstance, each employee obtaining child care

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services under this Section shall be responsible for full
payment of all charges. The Board shall report, on or before
December 31, 1996, to the Governor and the members of the
General Assembly, on the feasibility and implementation of a
plan for the provision of comprehensive child care services.
(c) Prior to contracting for child care services for its
employees, the Board shall determine a need for child care
services. Proof of need may include a survey of University
employees as well as a determination of the availability of
child care services through other State agencies, or in the
community. The Board may also require submission of a
feasibility, design, and implementation plan that takes into
consideration similar needs and services for employees of
other State universities.
(d) The Board shall have the sole responsibility for
choosing the successful bidder and overseeing the operation of
its child care service program within the guidelines
established by the Board. The Board shall promulgate rules
under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act that detail
the specific standards to be used in the selection of a vendor
of child care services.
The contract shall provide for the establishment of or
arrangement for the use of a licensed day care center or a
licensed day care agency, as defined in the Child Care Act of
1969.
(Source: P.A. 89-4, eff. 1-1-96.)

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Section 20. The Eastern Illinois University Law is amended
by changing Section 10-95 as follows:
(110 ILCS 665/10-95)
Sec. 10-95. Child care services.
(a) For the purposes of this Section, "child care
services" means day care home or center services as defined by
the Child Care Act of 1969.
(b) The Board may contract for the provision of child care
services for its employees and shall contract for the
provision of child care services on campus for its students.
The Board may, in accordance with established rules, allow day
care centers to operate in State-owned or leased facilities.
Such day care centers shall be primarily for use by State
employees or students of Eastern Illinois University but use
by non-employees or non-students may be allowed.
Where the Board enters into a contract to construct,
acquire or lease all or a substantial portion of a building, in
which more than 50 persons shall be employed, other than a
renewal of an existing lease, and where a need has been
demonstrated, according to subsection (c), on-site child care
services shall be provided for employees of Eastern Illinois
University.
The Board shall implement this Section and shall
promulgate all rules and regulations necessary for this

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purpose. By September 1, 1996 the Board shall propose rules
setting forth the standards and criteria, including need and
feasibility, for determining if on-site September child care
services for employees shall be provided. The Board shall
consult with the Department of Children and Family Services in
defining standards for child care service centers established
pursuant to this Section to ensure compliance with the Child
Care Act of 1969. The Board shall establish a schedule of fees
that shall be charged for child care services under this
Section. The schedule shall be established so that charges for
service for employees are based on the actual cost of care and
charges for service for students are reduced or service is
free of charge, depending on the student's income. Except as
otherwise provided by law for employees who may qualify for
public assistance or social services due to indigency or
family circumstance, each employee obtaining child care
services under this Section shall be responsible for full
payment of all charges. The Board shall report, on or before
December 31, 1996, to the Governor and the members of the
General Assembly, on the feasibility and implementation of a
plan for the provision of comprehensive child care services.
(c) Prior to contracting for child care services for its
employees, the Board shall determine a need for child care
services. Proof of need may include a survey of University
employees as well as a determination of the availability of
child care services through other State agencies, or in the

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community. The Board may also require submission of a
feasibility, design, and implementation plan that takes into
consideration similar needs and services for employees of
other State universities.
(d) The Board shall have the sole responsibility for
choosing the successful bidder and overseeing the operation of
its child care service program within the guidelines
established by the Board. The Board shall promulgate rules
under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act that detail
the specific standards to be used in the selection of a vendor
of child care services.
The contract shall provide for the establishment of or
arrangement for the use of a licensed day care center or a
licensed day care agency, as defined in the Child Care Act of
1969.
(Source: P.A. 89-4, eff. 1-1-96.)
Section 25. The Governors State University Law is amended
by changing Section 15-95 as follows:
(110 ILCS 670/15-95)
Sec. 15-95. Child care services.
(a) For the purposes of this Section, "child care
services" means day care home or center services as defined by
the Child Care Act of 1969.
(b) The Board may contract for the provision of child care

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services for its employees and shall contract for the
provision of child care services on campus for its students.
The Board may, in accordance with established rules, allow day
care centers to operate in State-owned or leased facilities.
Such day care centers shall be primarily for use by State
employees or students of Governors State University but use by
non-employees or non-students may be allowed.
Where the Board enters into a contract to construct,
acquire or lease all or a substantial portion of a building, in
which more than 50 persons shall be employed, other than a
renewal of an existing lease, and where a need has been
demonstrated, according to subsection (c), on-site child care
services shall be provided for employees of Governors State
University.
The Board shall implement this Section and shall
promulgate all rules and regulations necessary for this
purpose. By September 1, 1996, the Board shall propose rules
setting forth the standards and criteria, including need and
feasibility, for determining if on-site September child care
services for employees shall be provided. The Board shall
consult with the Department of Children and Family Services in
defining standards for child care service centers established
pursuant to this Section to ensure compliance with the Child
Care Act of 1969. The Board shall establish a schedule of fees
that shall be charged for child care services under this
Section. The schedule shall be established so that charges for

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service for employees are based on the actual cost of care and
charges for service for students are reduced or service is
free of charge, depending on the student's income. Except as
otherwise provided by law for employees who may qualify for
public assistance or social services due to indigency or
family circumstance, each employee obtaining child care
services under this Section shall be responsible for full
payment of all charges. The Board shall report, on or before
December 31, 1996, to the Governor and the members of the
General Assembly, on the feasibility and implementation of a
plan for the provision of comprehensive child care services.
(c) Prior to contracting for child care services for its
employees, the Board shall determine a need for child care
services. Proof of need may include a survey of University
employees as well as a determination of the availability of
child care services through other State agencies, or in the
community. The Board may also require submission of a
feasibility, design, and implementation plan that takes into
consideration similar needs and services for employees of
other State universities.
(d) The Board shall have the sole responsibility for
choosing the successful bidder and overseeing the operation of
its child care service program within the guidelines
established by the Board. The Board shall promulgate rules
under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act that detail
the specific standards to be used in the selection of a vendor

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of child care services.
The contract shall provide for the establishment of or
arrangement for the use of a licensed day care center or a
licensed day care agency, as defined in the Child Care Act of
1969.
(Source: P.A. 89-4, eff. 1-1-96.)
Section 30. The Illinois State University Law is amended
by changing Section 20-95 as follows:
(110 ILCS 675/20-95)
Sec. 20-95. Child care services.
(a) For the purposes of this Section, "child care
services" means day care home or center services as defined by
the Child Care Act of 1969.
(b) The Board may contract for the provision of child care
services for its employees and shall contract for the
provision of child care services on campus for its students.
The Board may, in accordance with established rules, allow day
care centers to operate in State-owned or leased facilities.
Such day care centers shall be primarily for use by State
employees or students of Illinois State University but use by
non-employees or non-students may be allowed.
Where the Board enters into a contract to construct,
acquire or lease all or a substantial portion of a building, in
which more than 50 persons shall be employed, other than a

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renewal of an existing lease, and where a need has been
demonstrated, according to subsection (c), on-site child care
services shall be provided for employees of Illinois State
University.
The Board shall implement this Section and shall
promulgate all rules and regulations necessary for this
purpose. By September 1, 1996, the Board shall propose rules
setting forth the standards and criteria, including need and
feasibility, for determining if on-site September child care
services for employees shall be provided. The Board shall
consult with the Department of Children and Family Services in
defining standards for child care service centers established
pursuant to this Section to ensure compliance with the Child
Care Act of 1969. The Board shall establish a schedule of fees
that shall be charged for child care services under this
Section. The schedule shall be established so that charges for
service for employees are based on the actual cost of care and
charges for service for students are reduced or service is
free of charge, depending on the student's income. Except as
otherwise provided by law for employees who may qualify for
public assistance or social services due to indigency or
family circumstance, each employee obtaining child care
services under this Section shall be responsible for full
payment of all charges. The Board shall report, on or before
December 31, 1996, to the Governor and the members of the
General Assembly, on the feasibility and implementation of a

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plan for the provision of comprehensive child care services.
(c) Prior to contracting for child care services for its
employees, the Board shall determine a need for child care
services. Proof of need may include a survey of University
employees as well as a determination of the availability of
child care services through other State agencies, or in the
community. The Board may also require submission of a
feasibility, design, and implementation plan that takes into
consideration similar needs and services for employees of
other State universities.
(d) The Board shall have the sole responsibility for
choosing the successful bidder and overseeing the operation of
its child care service program within the guidelines
established by the Board. The Board shall promulgate rules
under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act that detail
the specific standards to be used in the selection of a vendor
of child care services.
The contract shall provide for the establishment of or
arrangement for the use of a licensed day care center or a
licensed day care agency, as defined in the Child Care Act of
1969.
(Source: P.A. 89-4, eff. 1-1-96.)
Section 35. The Northeastern Illinois University Law is
amended by changing Section 25-95 as follows:

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(110 ILCS 680/25-95)
Sec. 25-95. Child care services.
(a) For the purposes of this Section, "child care
services" means day care home or center services as defined by
the Child Care Act of 1969.
(b) The Board may contract for the provision of child care
services for its employees and shall contract for the
provision of child care services on campus for its students.
The Board may, in accordance with established rules, allow day
care centers to operate in State-owned or leased facilities.
Such day care centers shall be primarily for use by State
employees or students of Northeastern Illinois University but
use by non-employees or non-students may be allowed.
Where the Board enters into a contract to construct,
acquire or lease all or a substantial portion of a building, in
which more than 50 persons shall be employed, other than a
renewal of an existing lease, and where a need has been
demonstrated, according to subsection (c), on-site child care
services shall be provided for employees of Northeastern
Illinois University.
The Board shall implement this Section and shall
promulgate all rules and regulations necessary for this
purpose. By September 1, 1996, the Board shall propose rules
setting forth the standards and criteria, including need and
feasibility, for determining if on-site September child care
services for employees shall be provided. The Board shall

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consult with the Department of Children and Family Services in
defining standards for child care service centers established
pursuant to this Section to ensure compliance with the Child
Care Act of 1969. The Board shall establish a schedule of fees
that shall be charged for child care services under this
Section. The schedule shall be established so that charges for
service for employees are based on the actual cost of care and
charges for service for students are reduced or service is
free of charge, depending on the student's income. Except as
otherwise provided by law for employees who may qualify for
public assistance or social services due to indigency or
family circumstance, each employee obtaining child care
services under this Section shall be responsible for full
payment of all charges. The Board shall report, on or before
December 31, 1996, to the Governor and the members of the
General Assembly, on the feasibility and implementation of a
plan for the provision of comprehensive child care services.
(c) Prior to contracting for child care services for its
employees, the Board shall determine a need for child care
services. Proof of need may include a survey of University
employees as well as a determination of the availability of
child care services through other State agencies, or in the
community. The Board may also require submission of a
feasibility, design, and implementation plan that takes into
consideration similar needs and services for employees of
other State universities.

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(d) The Board shall have the sole responsibility for
choosing the successful bidder and overseeing the operation of
its child care service program within the guidelines
established by the Board. The Board shall promulgate rules
under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act that detail
the specific standards to be used in the selection of a vendor
of child care services.
The contract shall provide for the establishment of or
arrangement for the use of a licensed day care center or a
licensed day care agency, as defined in the Child Care Act of
1969.
(Source: P.A. 89-4, eff. 1-1-96.)
Section 40. The Northern Illinois University Law is
amended by changing Section 30-95 as follows:
(110 ILCS 685/30-95)
Sec. 30-95. Child care services.
(a) For the purposes of this Section, "child care
services" means day care home or center services as defined by
the Child Care Act of 1969.
(b) The Board may contract for the provision of child care
services for its employees and shall contract for the
provision of child care services on campus for its students.
The Board may, in accordance with established rules, allow day
care centers to operate in State-owned or leased facilities.

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Such day care centers shall be primarily for use by State
employees or students of Northern Illinois University but use
by non-employees or non-students may be allowed.
Where the Board enters into a contract to construct,
acquire or lease all or a substantial portion of a building, in
which more than 50 persons shall be employed, other than a
renewal of an existing lease, and where a need has been
demonstrated, according to subsection (c), on-site child care
services shall be provided for employees of Northern Illinois
University.
The Board shall implement this Section and shall
promulgate all rules and regulations necessary for this
purpose. By September 1, 1996, the Board shall propose rules
setting forth the standards and criteria, including need and
feasibility, for determining if on-site September child care
services for employees shall be provided. The Board shall
consult with the Department of Children and Family Services in
defining standards for child care service centers established
pursuant to this Section to ensure compliance with the Child
Care Act of 1969. The Board shall establish a schedule of fees
that shall be charged for child care services under this
Section. The schedule shall be established so that charges for
service for employees are based on the actual cost of care and
charges for service for students are reduced or service is
free of charge, depending on the student's income. Except as
otherwise provided by law for employees who may qualify for

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public assistance or social services due to indigency or
family circumstance, each employee obtaining child care
services under this Section shall be responsible for full
payment of all charges. The Board shall report, on or before
December 31, 1996, to the Governor and the members of the
General Assembly, on the feasibility and implementation of a
plan for the provision of comprehensive child care services.
(c) Prior to contracting for child care services for its
employees, the Board shall determine a need for child care
services. Proof of need may include a survey of University
employees as well as a determination of the availability of
child care services through other State agencies, or in the
community. The Board may also require submission of a
feasibility, design, and implementation plan that takes into
consideration similar needs and services for employees of
other State universities.
(d) The Board shall have the sole responsibility for
choosing the successful bidder and overseeing the operation of
its child care service program within the guidelines
established by the Board. The Board shall promulgate rules
under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act that detail
the specific standards to be used in the selection of a vendor
of child care services.
The contract shall provide for the establishment of or
arrangement for the use of a licensed day care center or a
licensed day care agency, as defined in the Child Care Act of

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1969.
(Source: P.A. 89-4, eff. 1-1-96.)
Section 45. The Western Illinois University Law is amended
by changing Section 35-95 as follows:
(110 ILCS 690/35-95)
Sec. 35-95. Child care services.
(a) For the purposes of this Section, "child care
services" means day care home or center services as defined by
the Child Care Act of 1969.
(b) The Board may contract for the provision of child care
services for its employees and shall contract for the
provision of child care services on campus for its students.
The Board may, in accordance with established rules, allow day
care centers to operate in State-owned or leased facilities.
Such day care centers shall be primarily for use by State
employees or students of Western Illinois University but use
by non-employees or non-students may be allowed.
Where the Board enters into a contract to construct,
acquire or lease all or a substantial portion of a building, in
which more than 50 persons shall be employed, other than a
renewal of an existing lease, and where a need has been
demonstrated, according to subsection (c), on-site child care
services shall be provided for employees of Western Illinois
University.

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The Board shall implement this Section and shall
promulgate all rules and regulations necessary for this
purpose. By September 1, 1996, the Board shall propose rules
setting forth the standards and criteria, including need and
feasibility, for determining if on-site September child care
services for employees shall be provided. The Board shall
consult with the Department of Children and Family Services in
defining standards for child care service centers established
pursuant to this Section to ensure compliance with the Child
Care Act of 1969. The Board shall establish a schedule of fees
that shall be charged for child care services under this
Section. The schedule shall be established so that charges for
service for employees are based on the actual cost of care and
charges for service for students are reduced or service is
free of charge, depending on the student's income. Except as
otherwise provided by law for employees who may qualify for
public assistance or social services due to indigency or
family circumstance, each employee obtaining child care
services under this Section shall be responsible for full
payment of all charges. The Board shall report, on or before
December 31, 1996, to the Governor and the members of the
General Assembly, on the feasibility and implementation of a
plan for the provision of comprehensive child care services.
(c) Prior to contracting for child care services for its
employees, the Board shall determine a need for child care
services. Proof of need may include a survey of University

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employees as well as a determination of the availability of
child care services through other State agencies, or in the
community. The Board may also require submission of a
feasibility, design, and implementation plan that takes into
consideration similar needs and services for employees of
other State universities.
(d) The Board shall have the sole responsibility for
choosing the successful bidder and overseeing the operation of
its child care service program within the guidelines
established by the Board. The Board shall promulgate rules
under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act that detail
the specific standards to be used in the selection of a vendor
of child care services.
The contract shall provide for the establishment of or
arrangement for the use of a licensed day care center or a
licensed day care agency, as defined in the Child Care Act of
1969.
(Source: P.A. 89-4, eff. 1-1-96.)
Section 50. The Public Community College Act is amended by
adding Section 3-29.26 as follows:
(110 ILCS 805/3-29.26 new)
Sec. 3-29.26. Child care services for students. A board
shall contract for the provision of child care services on
campus for its students. Charges for service shall be at a

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reduced rate or service shall be free of charge, depending on
the student's income. The contract shall provide for the
establishment of or arrangement for the use of a licensed day
care center or a licensed day care agency, as defined in the
Child Care Act of 1969.
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.