Iowa HF2358 allows community-based providers to directly participate in the statewide preschool program for four-year-old children.

Iowa HF2358 amends the state code to authorize community-based providers to directly participate in the statewide preschool program for four-year-old children. This bill requires the state board to adopt rules defining the requirements for community-based providers to implement the preschool program. Community-based providers must meet specific criteria, participate in data collection, and address professional development for preschool teachers.

Iowa HF2358 allows community-based providers to directly participate in the statewide preschool program for four-year-old children.

Iowa HF2358 amends the state code to authorize community-based providers to directly participate in the statewide preschool program for four-year-old children. This bill requires the state board to adopt rules defining the requirements for community-based providers to implement the preschool program. Community-based providers must meet specific criteria, participate in data collection, and address professional development for preschool teachers.