A bill for an act modifying the earliest possible start date of the school calendar for school districts and accredited nonpublic schools.

HF 67 modifies Iowa's school calendar start date for the 2025-2026 school year. It changes the earliest permitted start date from August 23 to August 20, applying to all public school districts and accredited nonpublic schools in Iowa. This bill directly affects school administrators and families by allowing schools to begin classes up to three days earlier than currently permitted under section 279.10 of Iowa law. The change is specific to the 2025-2026 school year (beginning July 1, 2025, ending June 30, 2026).