This bill amends the eligibility requirements for students participating in open enrollment for grades nine through twelve in Iowa. Specifically, it changes the current law that prohibits these students from participating in varsity interscholastic athletic contests and competitions during their first 90 school days of enrollment to a new restriction of 140 calendar days.

Despite this extension of the ineligibility period, the bill retains existing exceptions that allow students to participate immediately in varsity interscholastic sports under certain circumstances. This change aims to provide a clearer timeframe for student athletes transitioning between school districts while maintaining opportunities for participation in sports.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 282.18