Iowa bill modifies early childhood education programs, preschool funding, and child care assistance.

The bill modifies provisions related to Iowa's early childhood education and care programs. It amends the statewide preschool program, allowing community-based providers to directly participate and receive preschool foundation aid. The bill also transfers responsibilities of the child development coordinating council to the Department of Education, including developing standards and materials for preschools and prekindergarten programs. Additionally, it establishes the child care continuum partnership grants pilot program within the Department of Health and Human Services.

Iowa bill modifies early childhood education programs, preschool funding, and child care assistance.

The bill modifies provisions related to Iowa's early childhood education and care programs. It amends the statewide preschool program, allowing community-based providers to directly participate and receive preschool foundation aid. The bill also transfers responsibilities of the child development coordinating council to the Department of Education, including developing standards and materials for preschools and prekindergarten programs. Additionally, it establishes the child care continuum partnership grants pilot program within the Department of Health and Human Services.