604.10 - Foreign Students

 

Foreign students must meet all district entrance requirements including age, place of residence and immunization.  The superintendent 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 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.

 

 

Legal Reference:          Iowa Code § 279.8 (2003).

 

Cross Reference:          501      Student Attendance

                                    507.1   Student Health and Immunization Certificates

 

Approved:  11/01/2004

Reviewed:  04/21/2008, 12/10/2012, 03/19/2018, 01/17/2023

Revised:  03/19/2018