Iowa HF870 modifies compulsory education and chronic absenteeism rules for students attending religious instruction courses provided by private.

Iowa HF870 modifies provisions related to compulsory education and chronic absenteeism for students attending courses in religious instruction provided by private organizations. The bill exempts students from compulsory education requirements if they attend a course in religious instruction that meets specific criteria, such as not exceeding five hours of absence per week. It also allows school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to adopt policies for awarding academic credit for these courses.

Iowa HF870 modifies compulsory education and chronic absenteeism rules for students attending religious instruction courses provided by private.

Iowa HF870 modifies provisions related to compulsory education and chronic absenteeism for students attending courses in religious instruction provided by private organizations. The bill exempts students from compulsory education requirements if they attend a course in religious instruction that meets specific criteria, such as not exceeding five hours of absence per week. It also allows school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to adopt policies for awarding academic credit for these courses.