Senate Sponsors: SMITH. Short description: DCFS-DAYCARE PROVIDER TRAINING Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Requires the Department, in consultation with the State Board of Education, to establish a child care provider training program to educate providers on healthy child brain development, risk factors for injury, and special needs. Requires the program to include appropriate referrals for intervention if a child is identified as needing special education or mental health treatment or is at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status