This bill amends the start date for the school calendar for the 2025-2026 school year for school districts and accredited nonpublic schools in Iowa. Currently, the law stipulates that the school year cannot begin before August 23. However, this bill changes that requirement, allowing schools to start their calendar no sooner than August 20 for the specified school year.

The modification aims to provide greater flexibility for school districts and nonpublic schools in planning their academic year. By adjusting the start date, the bill seeks to accommodate various factors that may influence the scheduling of the school year, while still adhering to the overall framework of the existing law.