Iowa HF2591 modifies interscholastic athletic eligibility for students transferring schools or participating in open enrollment.

Iowa HF2591 amends the state code to change interscholastic athletic eligibility rules for students. Students transferring to a new school in grades nine through twelve will be ineligible to compete in varsity athletics for 140 calendar days, excluding summer enrollment, unless an exception applies. For students participating in open enrollment, the ineligibility period is reduced to 140 calendar days. The bill maintains existing exceptions that allow immediate participation in varsity sports under certain conditions. The changes take effect on June 2, 2026, and August 1, 2026.

Iowa HF2591 modifies interscholastic athletic eligibility for students transferring schools or participating in open enrollment.

Iowa HF2591 amends the state code to change interscholastic athletic eligibility rules for students. Students transferring to a new school in grades nine through twelve will be ineligible to compete in varsity athletics for 140 calendar days, excluding summer enrollment, unless an exception applies. For students participating in open enrollment, the ineligibility period is reduced to 140 calendar days. The bill maintains existing exceptions that allow immediate participation in varsity sports under certain conditions. The changes take effect on June 2, 2026, and August 1, 2026.