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

This bill modifies Iowa's school calendar start date rules for public school districts and accredited nonpublic schools. It changes the earliest possible start date from no earlier than August 23 to no earlier than the earlier of August 23 or the first Wednesday following the Iowa State Fair's final day. The change allows schools to potentially begin earlier if the State Fair ends before August 23. The bill does not alter the required 180-day school year or other calendar requirements.