Parents within the school district who have children over age six and under age sixteen by September 15, in proper physical and mental condition to attend school, will have the children attend the school district at the attendance center designated by the board. Students will attend school the number of days or hours school is in session in accordance with the school calendar. Students of compulsory attendance age will attend school a minimum of 180 days or 180 hours. Students not attending the minimum days or hours must be exempted by this policy as listed below or, referred to the county attorney. Exceptions to this policy include children who:
It is the responsibility of the parent of a child to provide evidence of the child's mental and physical inability to attend school or of the child's qualifications for one of the exceptions listed above.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 259A; 279.10-.11; 299; 299A.
Cross Reference: 601.1 School Calendar
604.1 Private Instruction
Approved Mar 12, 2007
Reviewed October 14, 2024
Revised November 11, 2024