501.17 Foreign Students Enrollment

Foreign students must meet all district entrance requirements including age, place of residence, and immunization. Students who are citizens of a foreign country will be considered residents of the school District if the student resides with his/her parents(s) or legal guardian(s) and the student is in the United States with appropriate documentation.

In addition they must meet one (1) of the following requirements:

1. The student is a participant in a recognized foreign exchange program; or

2. The student is physically able to attend school and has provided the school District with such proof, including a current TB test.The principal must approve foreign students for enrollment.

The Board reserves the right to limit the number of foreign students accepted for enrollment. Legal Reference: Iowa Code 279.8 (2003). Cross Reference: 501 Student Attendance 507.1 Student Health and Immunization Certificates Approved Jan. 14, 2004 Reviewed March 10, 2014 Revised November 15, 2021