IAB 10/14/26 EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Docket 441—Chapter 117 Iowa Code section(s) or chapter(s) authorizing rulemaking: 237.5A State or federal law(s) implemented by the rulemaking: Iowa Code chapter 237 A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows: November 3, 2026 10 a.m. Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this Regulatory Analysis, which must be received by the Department of Health and Human Services no later than 4:30 p.m. on the date of the public hearing. Comments should be directed to: Victoria L. Daniels Department of Health and Human Services Lucas State Office Building 321 East 12th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50319 Phone: 515.829.6021 Email: compliancerules@hhs.iowa.gov This chapter was reviewed as part of the Red Tape Review process laid out by Executive Order 10. As a result of this review, restrictive terms were removed, areas that were duplicative were combined or eliminated, and editorial updates were made to processes and procedures to ensure they reflect current policies and procedures. This proposed chapter sets forth requirements for foster parent orientation, preservice training, and in-service training. These proposed rules also set standards for becoming certified as an approved foster parent training provider. This proposed rulemaking also implements 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2096, by referring preservice training requirements back to Iowa Code section 237.5A. 1.  Persons affected by the proposed rulemaking:    Classes of persons that will bear the costs of the proposed rulemaking: • This proposed rulemaking does not have a cost to the public.    Classes of persons that will benefit from the proposed rulemaking: • Potential foster children and foster families will benefit from having clear, concise, and accurate rules regarding the required training necessary to become a foster parent. 2500 Proposed Rule

ia-26-330: 441—Chapter 117 Iowa Code section(s) or chapter(s) authorizing rulemaking: 237.5A State or federal law(s) implemented by the rulemaking: Iowa Code chapter 237 A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows: November 3, 2026 10 a.m. Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this Regulatory Analysis, which must be received by the Department of Health and Human Services no later than 4:30 p.m. on the date of the public hearing. Comments should be directed to: Victoria L. Daniels Department of Health and Human Services Lucas State Office Building 321 East 12th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50319 Phone: 515.829.6021 Email: compliancerules@hhs.iowa.gov This chapter was reviewed as part of the Red Tape Review process laid out by Executive Order 10. As a result of this review, restrictive terms were removed, areas that were duplicative were combined or eliminated, and editorial updates were made to processes and procedures to ensure they reflect current policies and procedures. This proposed chapter sets forth requirements for foster parent orientation, preservice training, and in-service training. These proposed rules also set standards for becoming certified as an approved foster parent training provider. This proposed rulemaking also implements 2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2096, by referring preservice training requirements back to Iowa Code section 237.5A. 1.  Persons affected by the proposed rulemaking:    Classes of persons that will bear the costs of the proposed rulemaking: • This proposed rulemaking does not have a cost to the public.    Classes of persons that will benefit from the proposed rulemaking: • Potential foster children and foster families will benefit from having clear, concise, and accurate rules regarding the required training necessary to become a foster parent. 2500

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The proposed rule outlines requirements for foster parent orientation, preservice training, and in-service training, as well as standards for certifying foster parent training providers. A public hearing will be held on November 3, 2026, for individuals to share their views, and all comments must be submitted to the Department of Health and Human Services by that date.

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