SF 80 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to the eligibility of students with individualized education programs to participate in extracurricular interscholastic athletic games or competitions.

This bill requires the lead special education teacher (not coaches or athletic directors) to determine if students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) can join school sports teams. The teacher must review the student’s attendance record and whether they are earning passing grades in their classes. It does not apply to students with severe or profound disabilities who receive special education under Chapter 256B. The law applies to both public and nonpublic schools in Iowa.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Jan 28, 2025
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Jan 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Donahue, and Kraayenbrink.
upper
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Education.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Molly Donahue
DDemocratic
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