Foreign-exchange students must meet all district entrance requirements including age, place of residence and immunization. Foreign-exchange students must be approved by the board. The board reserves the right to limit the number of foreign-exchange students accepted. Foreign-exchange students will be considered residents if they meet one of the following requirements:
- The student is in the United States with appropriate documentation (Form I-20) from the United States Department of Justice-Immigration and Naturalization Services; or
- The student is a participant in a recognized foreign exchange program; and,
- The student is physically able to attend school and has provided the school district with such proof, including a current TB test.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 279.8.
Cross Reference:
501 Student Attendance
507.1 Student Health and Immunization Certificates
Approved 6-16-03 Reviewed 11-19-07 3-26-13 5-20-14 11-21-16 3-18-19 Revised 3-18-19