HF 2591: A bill for an act relating to open enrollment, student transfers, and interscholastic athletic eligibility requirements, and including effective date provisions.
HF 2591 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jun 2, 2026).
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Bill summary
OfficialA bill for an act relating to open enrollment, student transfers, and interscholastic athletic eligibility requirements, and including effective date provisions.. Currently in House.
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Environment
Benefits
- no direct effect identified
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- no direct effect identified
Economy
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- no direct effect identified
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- no direct effect identified
Society
Benefits
- expands athletic opportunities for eighth-grade students
- standardizes transfer rules for clarity across school districts
Risks
- extends the waiting period for varsity eligibility for transferring students to 140 days
- potential for reduced student mobility due to extended ineligibility
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the extension of the athletic ineligibility period to 140 calendar days restricts athletic participation for students transferring schools during the academic year
actual implementation depends on the State Board of Education's interpretation of 'similar circumstances' for transfer exceptions
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