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This bill modifies state funding calculations for approved local preschool programs in Iowa by changing how preschool budget enrollment is determined. Currently, state funding is based on 50 percent of a school district's actual preschool enrollment on October 1, but the bill changes this to 100 percent of actual enrollment, which will increase funding for participating school districts. For the initial year a school district is approved to participate in the preschool program, the bill removes a provision that previously limited funding to 60 percent of the district's eligible student enrollment. The term "preschool budget enrollment" refers to the number of eligible students enrolled in a district's preschool program on October 1 (or the first Monday in October if October 1 falls on a weekend), and this figure is used to calculate state funding. The changes will apply to school budget years beginning on or after July 1, 2026, giving school districts time to prepare for the new funding method. The bill aims to provide more comprehensive financial support for local preschool programs and potentially encourage broader participation in early childhood education.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF123