This bill amends current law to allow school districts and accredited nonpublic schools in Iowa to apply for authorization from the department of education to maintain a year-round school calendar for students in grades nine through twelve. Previously, the law only permitted such applications for students in prekindergarten through grade eight. The bill requires that a public hearing be held by the school board before submitting an application for a year-round calendar.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that initial applications for a year-round school calendar must be submitted to the department of education by November 1 of the preceding school year. This change aims to expand the options for school scheduling and potentially enhance educational opportunities for high school students.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 279.10