Iowa HF623 modifies early childhood education and care programs, including the statewide preschool program, child development services, and state.

Iowa HF623 revises provisions related to early childhood education and care. It modifies the statewide preschool program by allowing community-based providers to directly participate and receive preschool foundation aid. The bill also transfers responsibilities from the child development coordinating council to the department of education, including developing standards and materials for preschool programs. It establishes a child care continuum partnership grants pilot program within the department of health and human services.

Iowa HF623 modifies early childhood education and care programs, including the statewide preschool program, child development services, and state.

Iowa HF623 revises provisions related to early childhood education and care. It modifies the statewide preschool program by allowing community-based providers to directly participate and receive preschool foundation aid. The bill also transfers responsibilities from the child development coordinating council to the department of education, including developing standards and materials for preschool programs. It establishes a child care continuum partnership grants pilot program within the department of health and human services.