Iowa Education Legislative Watch
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SF 2118

Lets high schoolers play unattached in non-school sporting events

Allows students in grades 9 through 12 to join athletic contests not sponsored by their school, including events with college athletes, but only as unattached competitors not representing the school. Schools could not provide coaching, transportation, or financial support for that participation.

Official title

A bill for an act relating to student participation in non-school-sponsored athletic contests or competitions.

Introduced1 of 5

Where it stands

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Senate
  4. House
  5. Governor

Last action, Feb 5: Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.

History

  • Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.Senate · Feb 5
  • Subcommittee Meeting: 02/05/2026 10:30AM Room 315.Senate · Feb 4
  • Subcommittee: Salmon, Pike, and Trone Garriott. S.J. 190.Senate · Feb 3
  • Introduced, referred to Education. S.J. 143.Senate · Jan 27