Senate adopts amendment delaying implementation and passes open‑enrollment athletic eligibility change House file 25 91, moved by Senator Shipley, increases the ineligibility period for new students in varsity athletics from 90 school days to 140 calendar days; the Senate adopted an amendment setting an Aug. 1, 2026 start date and passed the bill, which was messaged to the House.

A new bill has just passed in Iowa, extending the waiting period for new students to compete in varsity sports from 90 days to 140 days—what does this mean for athletes?

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