Iowa Administrative Code

Iowa Code section 261E.9, which is incorporated by this reference. School districts participating in a regional academy pursuant to this rule are to comply with the application and verification processes established by the department. [ARC 8048C, IAB 6/12/24, effective 7/17/24] D…

specified in Iowa Code section 261E.11. [ARC 8048C, IAB 6/12/24, effective 7/17/24] DIVISION VIII PROJECT LEAD THE WAY

22.18(1) Program established. A project lead the way program is established to be administered by the department to promote rigorous science, technology, engineering, and mathematics pursuits. 22.18(2) Notification. A school district shall provide descriptions of the project lead…

22.19(1) Program established. A summer college credit program is established to expand access for high school students to high-quality career and technical education experiences aligned with career pathways leading to postsecondary credentials and high-demand jobs. Programs appro…

Code section 261E.3(1). If the student was absent for the most recent administration of the statewide assessment, and such absence was not excused by the student’s school of enrollment, the student is deemed not to be proficient in any of the content areas. Measures of college re…

this chapter is eligible if the teacher satisfies the criteria and responsibilities of Iowa Code section 261E.3(2). The background investigation also applies to a teacher or instructor who is employed by an eligible postsecondary institution if the teacher or instructor provides …

22.4(1) General. Institutions are governed by the provisions of Iowa Code section 261E.3(3). a. If a fee is charged to other students of the eligible postsecondary institution for any of the services specified in Iowa Code section 261E.3(3)“b,” that fee may also be charged to par…

available to students under the terms of Iowa Code section 261E.4, including making such coursework available to a dually enrolled student under competent private instruction or to a student enrolled in an accredited nonpublic school located in the district if the student meets t…

of directors of a school district or authorities in charge of an accredited nonpublic school are governed by Iowa Code section 261E.5. [ARC 8048C, IAB 6/12/24, effective 7/17/24] DIVISION III CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT PROGRAM…

college sharing, is subject to the provisions of Iowa Code section 261E.8. A student enrolled in a career and technical course under this division does not have to meet the proficiency requirements set forth in Iowa Code section 261E.3(1)“e.” 22.7(1) Auditing not allowed. Student…

22.8(1) Authorization. In addition to enrollment through a school district as authorized under rule 281—22.7(261E), students enrolled at an accredited nonpublic school may access concurrent enrollment coursework through a direct contract between the authorities in charge of an ac…

options (PSEO) program is established pursuant to the terms of Iowa Code section 261E.6. PSEO programming provided by a school district pursuant to this division may be but is not required to be available to students on a year-round basis. [ARC 8048C, IAB 6/12/24, effective 7/17/…

“Department” means the Iowa department of education. “Director” means the director of the Iowa department of education. “Dislocated worker” means an individual eligible for services and benefits under the federal Trade Adjustment Act of 2002, P.L. 107-210. To be eligible, an indi…

Iowa Code section 260I.9. [ARC 7653C, IAB 3/6/24, effective 4/10/24]

assistance program are coordinated by the department pursuant to the terms of Iowa Code section 260I.10. 25.11(1) A steering committee consisting of the Iowa department of education, the Iowa workforce development department, and community college continuing education deans and d…

referred to as PACE) is established to provide funding to community colleges for the development of projects that will lead to gainful, quality, in-state employment for members of target populations by providing them with both effective academic and employment training to ensure …

implemented at a community college are to meet the terms of Iowa Code section 260H.5. [ARC 7653C, IAB 3/6/24, effective 4/10/24]

terms of Iowa Code section 260H.6. [ARC 7653C, IAB 3/6/24, effective 4/10/24]

college receiving funding for PACE is to meet the terms of Iowa Code section 260H.7. [ARC 7653C, IAB 3/6/24, effective 4/10/24]

employ pathway navigators to assist students as specified in Iowa Code section 260H.7A. [ARC 7653C, IAB 3/6/24, effective 4/10/24] DIVISION III GAP TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

provide funding to community colleges for need-based tuition assistance to enable applicants to complete continuing education certificate training programs for in-demand occupations. 25.7(1) Applicants for tuition assistance. Eligibility for tuition assistance will be based on fi…

subject to an initial assessment administered by the community college pursuant to Iowa Code section 260I.7. In assessing an applicant under this division, a community college will use the national career readiness certificate; an assessment eligible under the Adult Education and…

subject to an initial interview with the gap tuition assistance coordinator for the community college receiving the application. This interview is subject to the provision of Iowa Code section 260I.8. [ARC 7653C, IAB 3/6/24, effective 4/10/24]

“Community college” or “college” means a community college established under Iowa Code chapter 260C. “Department” means the Iowa department of education. “Fund” or “funds” means the workforce training and economic development funds created by Iowa Code section 260C.18A and alloca…

specified in Iowa Code section 260C.18A(2). [ARC 7654C, IAB 3/6/24, effective 4/10/24]

reports. Each community college, to receive its allocation for the forthcoming fiscal year, is to prepare and submit to the department for state board consideration the following items for the fiscal year. 27.3(1) Workforce training and economic development fund plan. Each colleg…

as specified in Iowa Code section 260C.18A. Any individual project using over $1 million of moneys from a workforce training and economic development fund requires prior approval from the state board. [ARC 7654C, IAB 3/6/24, effective 4/10/24]

27.5(1) The state board will review and consider approval of reports and plans submitted pursuant to rule 281—27.3(260C). 27.5(2) The state board may reject a plan or progress report for any of the following reasons, including: a. Incomplete information or data; b. Failure to com…

Rules on Agency Procedure relating to declaratory orders, the following amendments and exceptions apply: 1. In lieu of “(designate agency)” insert “Iowa department of education”. 2. In lieu of “(designate office)” insert “Grimes State Office Building, Second Floor, 400 East 14th …

attendance age may place the child under competent private instruction or independent private instruction in adherence to all provisions within Iowa Code chapter 299A. This includes any child identified as requiring special education under Iowa Code chapter 256B. If a child’s per…

31.2(1) The following terms apply as defined in Iowa Code section 299A.1: “Competent private instruction.” “Independent private instruction.” “Private instruction.” 31.2(2) The following term applies as defined in Iowa Code section 299A.6: “Adequate progress.” [ARC 8049C, IAB 6/1…

31.3(1) By licensed practitioner. Competent private instruction by a licensed practitioner complies with this chapter. a. Instruction under this subrule may include a home school assistance program. A home school assistance program is provided by instructional assistance and supe…

31.4(1) General. Each child receiving competent private instruction will be evaluated annually by May 31 through the use of: a. A nationally recognized standardized achievement evaluation; or b. Another assessment tool selected by the child’s parent, guardian, or legal custodian …

31.5(1) If a parent, guardian, or legal custodian submits a request, the child will be registered in a public school for dual enrollment purposes and included in the public school’s basic enrollment under Iowa Code section 257.6. 31.5(2) A child who is dual enrolled will: a. Be p…

expend funds received pursuant to Iowa Code section 257.6(1)“a”(5), and amounts designated from the school district’s flexibility account under Iowa Code section 298A.2(2), for providing a home school assistance program. Funds will be expended for intended purposes identified in …

31.7(1) Special education. Special education services to students in competent private instruction, including dual enrollment for special education services, are governed by Iowa Code section 299A.9. 31.7(2) Open enrollment. Open enrollment for a student under this chapter is gov…

“Adult education and literacy program” means the same as defined in 877—Chapter 32. “Approved program” means any defined option established under this chapter for the completion of a high school equivalency diploma that has been approved by the department. “Approved test” means t…

32.2(1) No one under 16 years and nine months of age is allowed to participate in an approved program, with the exception of a person who is at least 16 years of age and satisfies one or more of the following conditions: a. Is a resident of an Iowa juvenile institution; b. Is an …

institution, which may provide one or more approved programs. The department will maintain a process by which an eligible institution may apply to offer an approved program. [ARC 7655C, IAB 3/6/24, effective 4/10/24]

of a fee for the actual cost of production and distribution of a high school equivalency diploma, transcript, or verification letter not to exceed $20 per document, the department will issue a high school equivalency diploma, transcript, or verification letter to an applicant who…

agency is to pay an application, course, or testing fee to cover only necessary and reasonable testing or program costs. Fees paid directly to an approved program are considered program income and are to adhere to the federal Office for Management and Budget Uniform Guidance cost…

The department will award a high school equivalency diploma to an applicant who achieves the appropriate minimum standard scores on an approved test. 32.6(1) Validity of test scores. Scores on an approved test remain valid for a period of five years from the date of the first sub…

credits. The department will award a high school equivalency diploma to an applicant who demonstrates completion of an approved program consisting of at least 36 high school credits. The approved program will be inclusive of the graduation requirements established under 281—Chapt…

32.8(1) Postsecondary degree from a United States postsecondary institution. The department will award a high school equivalency diploma to a resident applicant who presents an associate degree or higher that includes general education coursework and is awarded by a regionally ac…

“District of origin” means the public school district in Iowa in which a child was last enrolled or which a child last attended when permanently housed. “Guardian” means a person of majority age with whom a homeless child or youth of school age is living or a person of majority a…

33.10(1) The school district designated for the homeless child’s or youth’s enrollment will make available to the child or youth all services and assistance, including the following services, on the same basis as those services and assistance are provided to resident pupils: a. C…

following: 33.2(1) The district will locate and identify homeless children or youth within the district, whether or not they are enrolled in school. 33.2(2) The district will post, at community shelters and other locations in the district where services or assistance is provided …

33.3(1) The school records of each homeless child or youth will be maintained so that the records are available in a timely fashion when a child or youth enters a new school district and in a manner consistent with federal statutes and regulations related to student records. 33.3…

33.4(1) Consistent with the provisions of Iowa Code section 139A.8 and rules of the department of health and human services, a public school shall not refuse to enroll or exclude a homeless child or youth for lack of immunization records if any of the following situations exist. …

33.5(1) If a child or youth is determined to be homeless as defined by these rules, and is not otherwise eligible for a waiver of fees under 281—Chapter 18, a school district is encouraged, subject to state law, to waive any fees or charges that would present a barrier to the enr…