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IA HF513
IA HF513A bill for an act relating to participation in high school extracurricular interscholastic athletic contests or competitions by students enrolled in grade eight.(Formerly HF 220.)
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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Crossed Over
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to participation in high school extracurricular interscholastic athletic contests or competitions by students enrolled in grade eight. The bill requires school districts, nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to allow students enrolled in grade eight who meet academic standards established by the school to participate in any extracurricular interscholastic athletic contest or competition that is provided by the school to students who are enrolled in grades 9 through 12.
AI Summary
This bill requires school districts, nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to permit eighth-grade students who meet established academic standards to participate in high school extracurricular interscholastic athletic contests or competitions traditionally reserved for students in grades 9-12. Specifically, the bill adds new provisions to sections of the Iowa Code governing charter schools, innovation zone schools, and school districts, mandating that these educational institutions allow eighth-grade students to compete in the same athletic contests and competitions as high school students, provided they maintain the academic standards set by their school. The bill aims to expand athletic opportunities for eighth-grade students by ensuring they can participate in high school-level sports if they meet the necessary academic requirements, effectively bridging the gap between middle school and high school athletics.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (House)
Last Action
Explanation of vote. H.J. 751. (on 03/19/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF513 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF513.html |
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