The bill amends the start date for the school calendar for school districts and accredited nonpublic schools in Iowa. Currently, the law stipulates that the school year must begin no sooner than August 23. The proposed change will adjust this requirement to allow the school calendar to start no earlier than the Monday immediately preceding the last Monday in August.

In addition to modifying the start date, the bill maintains existing provisions regarding the length of the school year, which must include at least 180 days or 1,080 hours of instruction. It also retains the requirement for school boards to hold a public hearing on any proposed school calendar and allows for exceptions regarding attendance for graduating seniors in the event of extended school calendars due to inclement weather.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 279.10