A bill for an act relating to open enrollment, student transfers, and interscholastic athletic eligibility requirements, and including effective date provisions.

This bill changes Iowa's athletic eligibility rules for students transferring schools or using open enrollment. It extends the ineligibility period from 90 school days to 140 calendar days (excluding summer) for students in grades 9-12 who transfer or enroll through open enrollment, applying only to varsity sports. Existing exceptions allowing immediate participation under specific circumstances remain unchanged. The policy directly affects students moving between school districts, particularly impacting their ability to join varsity athletic teams during their first semester.