Iowa SF445 modifies early childhood education and care provisions, including preschool programs, at-risk child services, and state child care.

Iowa SF445 revises the statewide preschool program by establishing an outcomes-based accountability system for various preschool programs. It transfers responsibilities of the child development coordinating council to the department of education, including developing an inventory of child development services for at-risk children. The bill also modifies eligibility for the state child care assistance program, requiring parents or guardians to meet specific criteria.

Iowa SF445 modifies early childhood education and care provisions, including preschool programs, at-risk child services, and state child care.

Iowa SF445 revises the statewide preschool program by establishing an outcomes-based accountability system for various preschool programs. It transfers responsibilities of the child development coordinating council to the department of education, including developing an inventory of child development services for at-risk children. The bill also modifies eligibility for the state child care assistance program, requiring parents or guardians to meet specific criteria.