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SR 761

PROVIDER APPRECIATION DAY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mary Edly-Allen

Declares May 8, 2026 as Provider Appreciation Day in Illinois to recognize child care providers and encourages public acknowledgment, without new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · SR 761

Summary of SR761 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose and intent

  • Declares May 8, 2026 as Provider Appreciation Day in the State of Illinois.
  • The resolution aims to recognize and honor child care providers for their essential role in supporting families, children's development, and the broader economy.
  • Aligns with national recognition efforts by Child Care Aware® of America and related organizations to acknowledge providers on May 8, 2026.

Key provisions

  • Official designation: May 8, 2026 is proclaimed as “Provider Appreciation Day” in Illinois.
  • Civic exhortation: Urges all citizens of Illinois to recognize and value the work of child care providers and their contributions to communities.

Who/what is affected

  • Child care providers and the broader child care community in Illinois receive formal recognition.
  • The designation is symbolic and ceremonial, with a call for public acknowledgment by residents, families, employers, and policymakers.

Procedural/timeline aspects

  • Introduced as a Senate resolution (SR0761).
  • Sponsors: Co-sponsor Mary Edly-Allen.
  • Status actions:
    • Filed with the Secretary (May 5, 2026).
    • Referred to Assignments (May 5, 2026).
    • Approved for Consideration Assignments (May 7, 2026).
    • Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary’s Desk – Resolutions May 12, 2026.
  • No fiscal implications, enforceable requirements, or regulatory changes are included beyond the designation and exhortation.

Practical impact

  • Provides formal statewide recognition for providers.
  • May be used by providers and advocates in communications and public awareness campaigns.
  • Signals continued emphasis on the importance of affordable, accessible, and high-quality child care, albeit without new policy mandates or funding embedded in the resolution itself.

Notable details

  • Date of recognition aligns with national efforts to honor providers on May 8, 2026.
  • The resolution constitutes a ceremonial honor rather than legislation prescribing programs or budgetary actions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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