This bill amends Section 298A.2 of the Iowa Code to enhance the flexibility of school district general fund accounts by allowing the use of these funds for additional purposes. Specifically, it expands the eligible uses of these accounts to include costs associated with expanding preschool programs, in addition to the existing allowance for start-up costs for approved local programs under the statewide preschool program for four-year-old children.

The key change in the bill is the insertion of the phrase "and costs to expand" in the relevant subsection, which broadens the scope of financial support available to school districts for preschool initiatives. This legislative update aims to promote the growth and accessibility of preschool education within the state, thereby supporting early childhood development and education.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 298A.2