604.9 Foreign Students

Code No. 604.9
 
 
FOREIGN STUDENTS
 
Foreign students must meet all district entrance requirements including age, place of residence and immunization. Foreign students must be approved by the board. 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 1-20) 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 (2007).
 
Cross Reference:          501 Student Attendance
 
Approved 9-13-93       Reviewed 2-25-13       Revised 4-14-08
 
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS