Lets schools start earlier, on Monday before last August Monday

This bill changes the earliest date a school calendar can begin for Iowa public and accredited nonpublic K-12 schools. Instead of no earlier than August 23, a start would be allowed from the Monday immediately before the last Monday in August.

Official title

A bill for an act modifying the earliest possible start date of the school calendar for school districts and accredited nonpublic schools.(Formerly SSB 1036.)

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Where it stands

Introduced
Committee
Senate
House
Governor

Last action, Jan 21: Subcommittee recommends passage.

Votes

Senate: Senate Education Report
Feb 4, 2025 · 16–0 · Passed
Democrats5 yes, 0 noRepublicans11 yes, 0 no
- Yes
Yes16
Sen. Doug CampbellR · District 30
Sen. Molly DonahueD · District 37
Sen. Lynn EvansR · District 3
Sen. Julian GarrettR · District 11
Sen. Jesse GreenR · District 24
Sen. Kerry GruenhagenR · District 41
Sen. Tim KraayenbrinkR · District 4
Sen. Mike PikeR · District 20
Sen. Herman QuirmbachD · District 25
Sen. Ken RozenboomR · District 19
Sen. Sandy SalmonR · District 29
Sen. Tom ShipleyR · District 9
Sen. Art StaedD · District 40
Sen. Jeff TaylorR · District 2
Sen. Sarah Trone GarriottD · District 14
Sen. Cindy WincklerD · District 49

History

Subcommittee recommends passage.Senate · Jan 21
Subcommittee Meeting: 01/21/2026 12:00PM Room 315.Senate · Jan 15
Subcommittee: Shipley, Evans, Trone Garriott. S.J. 106.Senate · Jan 15
Referred to Education. S.J. 1057.Senate · Jun 16, 2025
Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 197.Senate · Feb 4, 2025
Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 189.Senate · Feb 4, 2025