Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF2107

Introduced
1/16/26  

Caption

A bill for an act appropriating moneys to the department of health and human services for the statewide child care solutions fund program.

Impact

If passed, HF2107 would create pathways for increased financial support for child care services via the Department of Health and Human Services. By establishing a structure for matching private donations with state funding, the bill aims to foster collaboration between the public and private sectors, potentially boosting investment in child care facilities and services. This funding could be pivotal in addressing child care shortages and improving overall service quality.

Summary

House File 2107 aims to appropriate $2.5 million to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services for the statewide child care solutions fund program for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The bill's primary objective is to enhance the availability of child care services throughout Iowa by matching state funds with private contributions. This initiative seeks to generate additional resources to improve child care access, which has been a growing concern for families in the state.

Contention

One notable point of contention surrounding HF2107 may focus on the reliance on private contributions to supplement state funding for essential services like child care. Critics might argue that while matching funds can enhance the program, it could also create disparities in service provision based on the level of private donations received. Proponents, on the other hand, likely see this approach as a viable means to leverage public funds for greater overall investment in child care solutions, aimed at helping working families and supporting child development.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA SF434

A bill for an act relating to the creation of a child care solutions fund, and making an appropriation.

IA SF223

A bill for an act appropriating moneys to the department of health and human services for refugee resettlement assistance.

IA HSB590

A bill for an act requiring the department of health and human services to pay for the costs of a child's placement in shelter care.

IA HF2083

A bill for an act requiring the department of health and human services to pay for child care provided to a foster child participating in the state child care assistance program at the same rate as child care provided to a child with special needs.

IA HSB215

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of health and human services, including administrative services organizations, child foster care, child and dependent adult abuse, internal audit and examination information, and the region incentive fund in the mental health and disability services regional service fund, and making an appropriation and including effective date provisions.(See HF 757, HF 1014, HF 1042.)

IA SSB1171

A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of health and human services, including administrative services organizations, child foster care, child and dependent adult abuse, internal audit and examination information, and the region incentive fund in the mental health and disability services regional service fund, and making an appropriation and including effective date provisions.(See SF 582, SF 620, SF 641.)

IA SF2462

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; See SF 2488.)

IA HF2712

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; See HF 2795.)

IA HF2263

A bill for an act requiring the department of health and human services to establish peer-run respite programs.

IA HSB623

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.(See HF 2712, HF 2795.)

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.