This bill establishes provisions for the enrollment of children from military families in Iowa school districts. It defines "active duty" as full-time duty status in the uniformed services of the United States, including members of the National Guard and Reserve on active duty orders. Additionally, it defines a "child of a military family" as a school-aged child residing with an active duty member and currently enrolled or planning to enroll in kindergarten through grade twelve. The bill mandates that school districts allow these children to enroll before they physically reside in the district or a nearby federal military installation, provided that the parent or guardian submits evidence of the child's intended residency.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that children of military families will not be counted in the school district's actual enrollment until they are considered residents under existing law. If a child enrolls under these provisions and has an individualized education program, an individualized family service plan, or a plan under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act, the school district must ensure that the services provided are at least comparable to those received at the child's previous school. This legislation aims to facilitate smoother transitions for military families moving to Iowa.