IA HF2591

High school students (grades 9-12) who transfer between schools become ineligible for varsity interscholastic athletics for 140 calendar days following enrollment, excluding summer enrollment

Students participating in open enrollment to attend a different school district in grades 9-12 face the same 140 calendar day ineligibility period for varsity athletic contests and competitions

The bill changes the existing eligibility restriction from 90 school days to 140 calendar days for both open enrollment and general school transfers

Existing exceptions that allow immediate varsity sports participation under certain circumstances are maintained, with the state board authorized to determine similar qualifying circumstances by rule

The ineligibility period applies only to varsity level contests and competitions, not junior varsity or other levels