Iowa HF2514 makes children of child care workers eligible for the state child care assistance program.

Iowa HF2514 amends the state child care assistance program to include children of child care workers. A child is eligible if a parent, guardian, or custodian works at a child care facility or home in Iowa, meets the minimum hours requirement, and fulfills other specified conditions. The Department of Health and Human Services will administer the program and set copayment rules. The change takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Iowa HF2514 makes children of child care workers eligible for the state child care assistance program.

Iowa HF2514 amends the state child care assistance program to include children of child care workers. A child is eligible if a parent, guardian, or custodian works at a child care facility or home in Iowa, meets the minimum hours requirement, and fulfills other specified conditions. The Department of Health and Human Services will administer the program and set copayment rules. The change takes effect on July 1, 2026.