A bill for an act relating to the enrollment of children of military families in school districts.

HF 629 allows Iowa school districts to enroll children of active-duty military members before the family moves into the district, provided parents submit proof the child will reside there during the current or next school year. The bill requires districts to accept these pre-enrollments but clarifies that such students will not count toward the district’s official enrollment numbers until they are officially considered residents. For students with individualized education programs (IEPs), 504 plans, or similar services, the district must ensure these services remain comparable to what the child received at their previous school. This bill directly affects military-connected families and Iowa public school districts.