325 ILCS 3/1-35

By July 1, 2026, the Department shall create or designate an advisory body to counsel the Department on an ongoing basis, ensuring the Department functions with transparency, operates with a commitment to centering racial equity and to meaningful inclusion of parent, early childhood service provider, and other public stakeholder engagement, feedback, and counsel, including the creation of committees or working groups, and devotes appropriate attention to data collection and timely public reporting. This advisory body's membership shall include representation from both public and private organizations, and its membership shall reflect the regional, racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of the State to ensure representation of the needs of all Illinois children and families.