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This bill directs the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to modify its child care assistance program (CCA) reimbursement rates by setting the rate for children who are unhoused equal to the rate for children with special needs. The bill provides a comprehensive definition of "unhoused," which includes individuals lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. Specifically, this covers situations such as living in another person's housing due to economic hardship, staying in motels or campgrounds, residing in emergency shelters, being abandoned in a hospital, or living in non-traditional sleeping spaces like cars, parks, abandoned buildings, bus stations, or substandard housing. By equalizing the reimbursement rates, the bill aims to provide additional financial support to child care providers who care for children experiencing housing instability, recognizing the potential additional challenges and resources required to support these children.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF410