Iowa HF2450 expands eligibility for the statewide preschool program to include five-year-olds.

Iowa HF2450 modifies the statewide preschool program to expand eligibility to include five-year-old children who reach the age of five on or after June 1 but before September 15 of the school year. The bill also adjusts state funding provisions to ensure that eligible five-year-olds are not double-counted for funding purposes. If a child is already enrolled as a four-year-old, they may enroll again as a five-year-old, but priority for enrollment will be given to four-year-olds if space is limited. The changes apply to school budget years beginning on or after July 1, 2027.

Iowa HF2450 expands eligibility for the statewide preschool program to include five-year-olds.

Iowa HF2450 modifies the statewide preschool program to expand eligibility to include five-year-old children who reach the age of five on or after June 1 but before September 15 of the school year. The bill also adjusts state funding provisions to ensure that eligible five-year-olds are not double-counted for funding purposes. If a child is already enrolled as a four-year-old, they may enroll again as a five-year-old, but priority for enrollment will be given to four-year-olds if space is limited. The changes apply to school budget years beginning on or after July 1, 2027.