This bill establishes the eligibility criteria for students enrolled in nonpublic schools to participate in show choir and marching band programs offered by public schools in Iowa. It mandates that school districts must allow students who reside within the district and are enrolled in nonpublic schools to participate immediately in these activities if they are not available at their nonpublic school. Additionally, it extends this eligibility to students from contiguous school districts under similar conditions, contingent upon an agreement between the school district and the nonpublic school regarding the student's eligibility.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that if a school district charges a fee for participation in show choir or marching band, the responsibility for payment falls on the student or their parent/guardian. Importantly, the fee cannot exceed the amount charged to students enrolled in the public school district. The bill is designed to take effect immediately upon enactment, emphasizing its urgency and importance in promoting inclusivity in extracurricular activities for nonpublic school students.