A bill for an act relating to community-based providers in the statewide voluntary preschool program for four-year-old children.
HF 2052 allows Iowa school districts to partner with community-based preschool providers (like local daycares or non-profits) under Chapter 28E agreements. It requires school districts to enter these agreements with any community provider that requests one, enabling them to provide preschool instruction as part of the state's voluntary program for four-year-olds. The bill specifically prohibits these agreements from limiting the number of eligible children who can receive instruction through community providers. This expands access to preschool options for families by ensuring school districts cannot restrict participation with community-based providers. The policy directly affects school districts, community preschool providers, and families seeking early education for four-year-olds.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Feb 4, 2026
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Committee
3
Feb 4, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Jan 29, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/04/2026 4:00PM House Lounge.
legislature
Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Boden, Ehlert and Fett.
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Education.
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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