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Pilot Project for Child Welfare Legal Representation

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PROPOSED LEGISLATIONThis bill has been introduced but has NOT been signed into law. Legislative proposals may be amended, passed, or fail to advance. This is not current law.

This proposed bill would establish a pilot project under the state public defender's office in Iowa. The aim is to implement innovative models of legal representation for child welfare cases with the goal of preserving families. If enacted, this change would affect children and families involved in the child welfare system by potentially providing them with more specialized legal support. It also impacts the state public defender’s office as they will be responsible for implementing these new models. The effective date is not specified.

Published April 9, 2026
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