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SF 2462
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.)
Agenda
Subcommittee members: Warme-CH, Costello, Winckler
Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Senate Lounge
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04-04-2026
Valerie Stokes
At first glance, this bill seems positive. But after more critical thought, it is apparent that this is a loss for local oversight and local control. The way that ECI has worked in our area has benefitted our small, rural communities in Northwest Iowa. Regionalization and centralized control will mean loss of local boards making decisions for our own people. We know what is best for communities and we know what are needs are. As is, I oppose this bill. Dr. Valerie Stokes