Iowa HF2221 modifies eligibility and participation requirements for the state child care assistance program.

Iowa HF2221 amends the state child care assistance program by removing all eligibility requirements unrelated to family income. The Department of Health and Human Services will prioritize families based on income levels and other specific circumstances. The bill also allows child care providers to collect additional payments from families, provided there is prior written agreement. The department must implement a system for making program payments electronically and establish waiting lists based on funding availability.

Iowa HF2221 modifies eligibility and participation requirements for the state child care assistance program.

Iowa HF2221 amends the state child care assistance program by removing all eligibility requirements unrelated to family income. The Department of Health and Human Services will prioritize families based on income levels and other specific circumstances. The bill also allows child care providers to collect additional payments from families, provided there is prior written agreement. The department must implement a system for making program payments electronically and establish waiting lists based on funding availability.