This bill amends Section 237A.13 of the Iowa Code to establish automatic eligibility for state child care assistance (CCA) for children whose parents are minors, specifically if at least one parent is under eighteen years of age. This new provision, designated as subsection 2A, ensures that these children qualify for assistance without needing to meet other eligibility criteria typically required by the program.

Additionally, the bill modifies subsection 8 of the same section by adding a new paragraph that explicitly recognizes children eligible for CCA under the newly created subsection 2A. Furthermore, it prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from imposing waiting list requirements on these children, thereby streamlining access to child care assistance for families with minor parents.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 237A.13