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IA SF2096
IA SF2096A bill for an act relating to foster parent training requirements for the licensure of individual child foster care providers.(Formerly SSB 3016.)
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to training requirements for the licensure of individual child foster care (foster care) providers. Under current law, an individual must complete 30 hours of foster care training offered or approved by the department of health and human services (HHS) to obtain a foster care license. HHS may waive all or a portion of an individual’s training requirements based on the individual’s relevant training and experience. HHS may also waive all or a portion of the training based on the individual’s circumstances and the circumstances of the prospective foster child. An individual licensee is also required to receive six hours of foster care training annually prior to renewal of the individual’s foster care license. An individual licensee who cannot receive annual training because of active duty military service is considered to be in compliance for foster care license training purposes. The bill eliminates current hourly requirements for foster care training for initial foster care licensure and renewals of licenses. Instead, the bill allows HHS to determine appropriate training requirements for individuals based on the relevant experience of the individual, and the circumstances of both the prospective foster child and the individual. The bill details the topics that must be included in annual training for individual licensees.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates specific hourly training requirements for individuals seeking to become licensed foster parents and for existing foster parents renewing their licenses. Instead, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will determine the appropriate training based on the applicant's or licensee's relevant experience, as well as the specific circumstances of both the prospective foster child and the individual. The bill also mandates that annual training for licensed foster parents must cover specific topics, including an overview of child welfare, biological parent contact, behavior management, trauma's effect on child development, and attachment, grief, and loss. Importantly, individuals serving on active military duty who cannot complete their required training will be considered compliant for license renewal purposes.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Health And Human Services (Senate)
Last Action
Message from House. S.J. 438. (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF2096 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF2096.html |
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