This bill amends the start date for the school calendar for school districts and accredited nonpublic schools in Iowa. Under current law, the school year must begin no sooner than August 23. The proposed change allows for the school calendar to start no earlier than the earlier of August 23 or the first Wednesday following the final day of the Iowa state fair, thereby providing more flexibility in scheduling.

Additionally, the bill maintains the requirement that the school calendar must include at least 180 days or 1,080 hours of instruction, with specific provisions regarding online instruction and public hearings for calendar adoption. The amendment aims to accommodate local conditions and events while ensuring that educational requirements are met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 279.10