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Relating to the eligibility of students enrolled in public schools or nonpublic schools to compete in extracurricular interscholastic athletic contests or competitions provided by other public schools or nonpublic schools
Topics:K–12 education
Same legislation: HF 2553
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 30, 2024
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 1, 2024
- Done: House committeeFebruary 13, 2024
- Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 28, 202456–39
- Done: Senate committeeMarch 14, 2024
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2553 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2553 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
This bill relates to the eligibility of students enrolled in public schools or nonpublic schools to compete in extracurricular interscholastic athletic contests or competitions provided by other public schools or nonpublic schools. The bill requires school districts to allow a student who resides within the school district and who is enrolled in a nonpublic school to participate immediately in any extracurricular interscholastic athletic contest or competition provided by the school district pursuant to the terms of an agreement between the school district and the nonpublic school that provides for the eligibility of the student.
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The bill also requires nonpublic schools to allow a student who resides within the school district where the nonpublic school is located and who is enrolled in such school district to participate immediately in any extracurricular interscholastic athletic contest or competition provided by the nonpublic school pursuant to the terms of an agreement between the nonpublic school and the school district that provides for the eligibility of the student. The bill authorizes nonpublic schools to establish a reasonable fee for the cost of a student’s participation in such extracurricular interscholastic athletic contest or competition. The bill provides that the student, or the student’s parent or guardian, is responsible for the payment of the fee.46 (rules for participation in extracurricular activities by certain children).13 (requirements for interscholastic athletic contests and competitions), from taking into account the number of students who participate in an extracurricular interscholastic athletic contest or competition pursuant to these provisions when determining the classification of a public school or a nonpublic school.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text
House subcommittee
Named February 1, 2024. On February 7, 2024 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-0.
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Iowa Code it changes
Creates§280.13D
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Lobbying
7 for · 0 against · 8 undecided · Who →
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Similar bills
- HF 1 Relating to the eligibility of students enrolled in nonpublic schools to compete in extrac…91st General Assembly · Renumbered as HF 189Very similar
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