By Olivia West MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Beginning August 1, 2026, Iowa law will allow eighth-grade students to participate in all high school sports. The new law directs the Iowa Department of Education, along with the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and the Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union (IGHSAU), to develop rules for participation in fall, winter, and spring sports. Previously, eighth graders could participate in summer sports on…
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