604.8 Foreign Students

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

604.8 - FOREIGN STUDENTS

Foreign students must meet all district entrance requirements including age, place of residence and immunization.  The board reserves the right to limit the number of foreign students accepted.  Students who are citizens of a foreign country will be considered residents if they meet one of the following requirements:

• The student resides with his/her parents(s) or legal guardian;
• 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.

NOTE:  The only legal requirement for foreign students is stated in the second bullet.  However, the other requirements are strongly recommended.

Legal Reference:         Iowa Code § 279.8 (1995).

Cross Reference:         501    Student Attendance

                                    507.1  Student Health and Immunization Certificates

Approved:                   10/7/99

Reviewed:                   10/19/15, 12/20/21

Revised: