HF 2214: 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

What it does

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.

House subcommittee · named February 1, 2024

• Rep. Henry Stone (R) · henry.stone@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Sue Cahill (D)
• Rep. Joel Fry (R)

Lobbying · 7 for, 0 against

For: Americans For Prosperity; Choice Charter School; Inspired Life; Iowa Association of Christian Schools; Iowa Catholic Conference; VALOR Iowa; Yes. Every Kid.

In plain words

1. January 30, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Education committee
2. February 1, 2024House subcommittee named: Stone, Cahill and Fry
3. February 7, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 13, 2024Approved by the House committee
5. February 15, 2024Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2553
6. February 28, 2024Withdrawn