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IA SF2462
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
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 an advisory council to guide local implementation of family support programs
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Defines key service categories including primary prevention strategies, early intervention services, home visiting programs, and community resources aimed at strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect
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Provides state child care assistance specifically for child care workforce members, addressing workforce retention in the early childhood sector
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Creates an ECFS system fund to support implementation, with the department responsible for developing both statewide and district-level plans outlining program infrastructure and services
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 SSB 3111.)
Last Action
Subcommittee: Warme, Costello, and Winckler. S.J. 456.
3/3/2026