Legislative Update: HB1312 Moves Forward
Start Early celebrates the passage of HB1312, legislation that strengthens the civil rights and safety of immigrants in our communities. This bill extends the protections that covered K-12 schools to licensed child care centers, public universities and community colleges, ensuring that immigration agents cannot enter without proper legal authority.
We commend the ILGA for taking this action to ensure our youngest learners, their families and the workforce that supports them can go about their daily learning with a sense of safety and security. The bill now awaits Governor Pritzker's signature to become law.
In these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever that we protect our most vulnerable. By working together, we can ensure Illinois remains a place where all children, in every community can thrive. In this linktree, you can find helpful resources including:
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A toolkit containing a collection of resources intended to support early care and learning programs in navigating immigration enforcement actions in their communities
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Resources on how to navigate difficult conversations about immigration enforcement with children
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The Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) has also put together a toolkit which provides pre-designed social media posts that agencies, schools, child care centers and community partners can share to support families during periods of community stress or ICE activity.
To learn more about your rights and how you can support your neighbors, visit Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights (ICIRR). | 
