Iowa HF11 modifies the earliest possible start date of the school calendar for school districts and accredited nonpublic schools.

Iowa HF11 changes the earliest possible start date of the school calendar for school districts and accredited nonpublic schools. The bill sets the start date as the earlier of August 23 or the first business day three days after the final day of the Iowa state fair. The school calendar must include at least 180 days or 1080 hours of instruction, with no more than five days or 30 hours of instruction delivered primarily over the internet. The board of directors must hold a public hearing before adopting the school calendar.

Iowa HF11 modifies the earliest possible start date of the school calendar for school districts and accredited nonpublic schools.

Iowa HF11 changes the earliest possible start date of the school calendar for school districts and accredited nonpublic schools. The bill sets the start date as the earlier of August 23 or the first business day three days after the final day of the Iowa state fair. The school calendar must include at least 180 days or 1080 hours of instruction, with no more than five days or 30 hours of instruction delivered primarily over the internet. The board of directors must hold a public hearing before adopting the school calendar.