HF 2553: Relating to the eligibility of students enrolled in nonpublic schools to compete in extracurricular interscholastic athletic contests or competitions provided by public schools

What it does

This bill relates to the eligibility of students enrolled in nonpublic schools to compete in extracurricular interscholastic athletic contests or competitions provided by public 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, but that is not provided by the nonpublic school, pursuant to the terms of an agreement between the school district and the nonpublic school that provides for the eligibility of the student.

Senate subcommittee · named March 4, 2024

• Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink (R) · tim.kraayenbrink@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Claire Celsi (D)
• Sen. Lynn Evans (R) · lynn.evans@legis.iowa.gov

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. February 15, 2024Filed in the House
2. February 28, 2024Passed the House, 56–39
3. February 29, 2024Arrived in the Senate
4. March 4, 2024Senate subcommittee named: Kraayenbrink, Celsi and Evans
5. March 11, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
6. March 14, 2024Approved by the Senate committee