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IA HF2712
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Health And Human Services
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AI Summary
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Creates an Early Childhood and Family Services (ECFS) system under the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate prevention programs, family support services, and early intervention strategies across Iowa
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Establishes ECFS districts aligned with existing health and human services districts, each with advisory councils to guide local implementation of family-centered programs
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Requires the department to develop both a statewide ECFS plan and individual district plans outlining infrastructure, programs, and services for each region
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Codifies the HOPES-HFI (Healthy Opportunities for Parents to Experience Success – Healthy Families Iowa) home visiting program and creates a dedicated ECFS system fund
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Expands state child care assistance eligibility to include child care workforce members, with appropriations and effective date provisions included
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to early childhood and family services, including the creation of an early childhood and family services system, state child care assistance for the child care workforce, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 623.)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Appropriations. H.J. 400.
2/24/2026