Illinois § 11.3
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 11.3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11.3.
Order of closure; Department of Early Childhood. Whenever the Department of Early Childhood expressly finds that the continued operation of a day care center, day care home, or group day care home, including a facility defined in Section 2.10 and an unlicensed facility, jeopardizes the health, safety, morals, or welfare of children served by the facility, the Department of Early Childhood shall issue an order of closure directing that the operation of the facility terminate immediately, and, if applicable, shall initiate revocation proceedings under Section 9.01 within 10 working days. A facility closed under this Section may not operate during the pendency of any proceeding for the judicial review of the decision of the Department of Early Childhood to issue an order of closure or to revoke or refuse to renew the license, except under court order. (Source: P.A. 103-594, eff. 7-1-26.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 11.3
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 11.3 cover?
Section 11.3 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 11.3?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 11.3 apply to my situation?
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