A bill for an act relating to training requirements for the licensure of individual child foster care providers.

HF 2163 changes Iowa's foster care licensing rules by replacing fixed training hour requirements with flexible assessments. Foster parents applying for or renewing licenses will have training needs determined by the Department of Health and Human Services based on their experience and the child's circumstances, rather than a set number of hours. Required training must cover topics like trauma effects, behavior management, and supporting biological family connections. The bill maintains an exemption for foster parents on active military duty who cannot complete annual training.