SF 222 (LSB 2112XS (2) 85)

SENATE FILE 222

BY  SODDERS

A BILL FOR

An Act making an appropriation for implementation and expansion of early head start projects.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  EARLY HEAD START PROJECTS.  There is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the department of education for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes designated:
   For early head start projects:
.................................................. $    800,000
   The moneys appropriated in this section shall be used for implementation and expansion of early head start pilot projects addressing the comprehensive cognitive, social, emotional, and developmental needs of children from birth to age three, including prenatal support for qualified families. The projects shall promote healthy prenatal outcomes and healthy family functioning, and strengthen the development of infants and toddlers in low-income families. Priority shall be given to those organizations that have previously qualified for and received state funding to administer an early head start project.
EXPLANATION
   This bill makes an appropriation for FY 2013-2014 to the department of education for implementation and expansion of early head start projects. The projects are part of a national effort to promote healthy prenatal outcomes and healthy family functioning, and strengthen the development of infants and toddlers in low-income families.