House Sponsors: O'BRIEN-GASH, GILES, BOLAND AND ERWIN. Short description: PUB AID-CHILD CARE SUPPORT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the child care support provisions of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides for limitations on the percentage of income families shall be required to spend for child care. Provides that newly employed families shall receive a one-time 2-month grace period during which they are exempt from co-payment fees. Provides that for those receiving TANF, these fees shall be covered by the Department of Human Services as initial employment expenses under supportive services. Provides for limitations on summer child care fees. Provides for reimbursement to licensed private and governmental entities that receive State subsidies for the provision of child care. Creates the Task Force on Child Care Rates for the purposes of reviewing the results of the 1998 market rate survey and making recommendations to the General Assembly, the Governor, and the Secretary of Human Services. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall set aside funding received for child care support to fund initiatives to enhance the quality of child care provided to families eligible to receive child care services and to fund child care supply-building initiatives. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status