Section 50.1000  Purpose

The purpose of the Child Care Workforce Bonus Program is to provide bonuses to the child care workforce who provide essential services during the COVID-19 public health emergency.  Bonus awards provided through the Program established in this Part shall be consistent with the requirements of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-2), the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act [30 ILCS 708], the Grant Funds Recovery Act [30 ILCS 705], the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200), and any other applicable federal and State laws pertaining to COVID-related programs, and will be disbursed subject to appropriation and the availability of grant funds.

(Source:  Added at 46 Ill. Reg. 4928, effective February 24, 2022)