Gov. Pritzker Signs SB1, Creating the Department of Early Childhood
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Gov. Pritzker Signs SB1, Creating the Department of Early Childhood
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Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined elected officials, early childhood advocates, and education leaders to sign Senate Bill 0001 into law, officially establishing Illinois' new Department of Early Childhood. The new state agency, first proposed by Governor Pritzker in October 2023, will focus exclusively on early childhood programs and services for young children, improving equity and accessibility for families and caregivers.