Iowa HSB604 allows community-based providers to directly participate in the statewide preschool program for four-year-old children.

Iowa HSB604 authorizes community-based providers to directly participate in the statewide preschool program for four-year-old children. Currently, only school districts meeting certain requirements can participate. The bill amends the preschool program to include community-based providers, who must meet specific criteria and be approved by the Department of Education. State funding for the preschool program is based on the enrollment of eligible students. Community-based providers can use the funding for high-quality preschool instruction and other direct costs that benefit students.

Iowa HSB604 allows community-based providers to directly participate in the statewide preschool program for four-year-old children.

Iowa HSB604 authorizes community-based providers to directly participate in the statewide preschool program for four-year-old children. Currently, only school districts meeting certain requirements can participate. The bill amends the preschool program to include community-based providers, who must meet specific criteria and be approved by the Department of Education. State funding for the preschool program is based on the enrollment of eligible students. Community-based providers can use the funding for high-quality preschool instruction and other direct costs that benefit students.