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HF2712

A bill for an act relating to early childhood and family services, including the creation of an early childhood and family services system, state child care assistance for the child care workforce, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 623; See HF 2795.)

Introduced·2/24/26
Introduced Text

Iowa HF2712 establishes an early childhood and family services system, including district advisory councils, and modifies child care assistance.

Iowa HF2712 creates an early childhood and family services (ECFS) system under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The ECFS system aims to provide accessible, ongoing, and community-based services for children and families. The bill defines terms such as "early childhood and family services district" and "ECFS district advisory council." HHS is directed to establish an ECFS district advisory council in each district, consisting of ten members appointed by HHS. The councils are tasked with identifying opportunities, addressing challenges, and advising on service provision.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

House Committee On Appropriations Report

23 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 23

8:15 AM

House Appropriations Subcommittee

History

May 2

House

Withdrawn. H.J. 1157.

Apr 30

House

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2795.

Apr 29

House

Committee report, recommending amendment and passage. H.J. 1044.