Some lawmaker-approved changes to Iowa’s childcare and mental health systems were signed into law on Monday by Gov. Kim Reynolds.One law Reynolds signed allows child care centers to collect more money per child for families who rely on the state childcare assistance program.The governor also signed into law a bill that creates a loan repayment program for some mental health professionals.In addition, the governor expanded the state’s Safe Haven Law. The change now allows families to surrender a child up to three months old. Before, the age limit was one month.A full list of the bills signed into law on Monday can be found here.
DES MOINES, Iowa —
Some lawmaker-approved changes to Iowa’s childcare and mental health systems were signed into law on Monday by Gov. Kim Reynolds.
One law Reynolds signed allows child care centers to collect more money per child for families who rely on the state childcare assistance program.
The governor also signed into law a bill that creates a loan repayment program for some mental health professionals.
In addition, the governor expanded the state’s Safe Haven Law. The change now allows families to surrender a child up to three months old. Before, the age limit was one month.
A full list of the bills signed into law on Monday can be found here.
