COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE
Any child at least six years of age and under sixteen years of age by September 15 who is a resident of the District must enroll in the District schools unless:
If a child reaches the age of sixteen (16) on or after September 15, the child shall be subject to the provisions of this paragraph until the end of the regular school year. In addition, a parent or guardian who has enrolled a child age five (5) in kindergarten or enrolled a child age four (4) in the statewide voluntary preschool program shall be subject to the requirements of this paragraph unless the parent or guardian notifies the District in writing of his or her intent to withdraw the child from school.
It shall be the primary responsibility of the parents, guardians, and custodians to cause students to attend school regularly and in accordance with District policies or to demonstrate that the child is exempt from the compulsory attendance law.
Date of Last Review: October 14, 2019
Date of Revision: October 14, 2019
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Legal References: Chapter 259A, 279.8, 279.10, 279.11, 280.2, 280.3, 280.14, 282.3, Chapters 299 and 299A, Code of Iowa; 281 I.A.C., Chapter 12
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