A bill for an act relating to standards and performance measures for public libraries.

HF 2270 establishes that Iowa's public libraries receiving state funding through the "enrich Iowa" program must meet measurable goals set by the state department, but cannot be required to follow standards from private organizations unless specifically allowed by law. The bill amends existing law to prevent the state from mandating compliance with private library standards (like those from national associations) without explicit legislative approval. It maintains the existing program that provides state funds to libraries based on performance measures, aiming to improve service quality and reduce disparities between communities. This change clarifies that the state department can only use performance measures it adopts itself, not those created by outside groups.