Code Section
120A.22, et seq.
Age Requirements
Between 7 and 16
Exceptions
“Good cause” determined by school board including: physical/mental condition prevents it; complete graduation requirements
Home School Provisions
Writing, reading, literature and fine arts, math, science, social studies including history, geography, and government, and health and physical education; instruction, textbooks, and materials must be in English; child must be assessed each year with standardized achievement test; superintendent can make on-site visits to evaluate
Penalties on Parents for Noncompliance
Misdemeanor