Iowa SSB1135 modifies early childhood education programs, including preschool, at-risk child services, and state child care assistance.

Iowa SSB1135 revises provisions related to early childhood education and care. It modifies the statewide preschool program, including funding distribution and eligibility criteria. The bill transfers responsibilities of the child development coordinating council to the Department of Education (DE). It also establishes the child care continuum partnership grants pilot program within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The bill updates the state child care assistance program eligibility and requires copayments based on household income.

Iowa SSB1135 modifies early childhood education programs, including preschool, at-risk child services, and state child care assistance.

Iowa SSB1135 revises provisions related to early childhood education and care. It modifies the statewide preschool program, including funding distribution and eligibility criteria. The bill transfers responsibilities of the child development coordinating council to the Department of Education (DE). It also establishes the child care continuum partnership grants pilot program within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The bill updates the state child care assistance program eligibility and requires copayments based on household income.