Summer school may be conducted in such buildings, for such grade levels, in accordance with the following:

  • Enrichment and extension of the program provided during the regular academic year;
  • Remedial work for those pupils who need and can profit from further study in the basic subjects.
  • Beginning in the summer of 2017, the district shall offer, unless a waiver from this requirement is granted by the Iowa Department of Education, an intensive summer literacy program for students assessed as exhibiting a substantial deficiency in reading. The applicable legal requirements for the intensive summer literacy program, including, but not limited to those relating to criteria and notification, shall be followed.
  • If a child who is eligible for special education has been determined to need extended school year services as necessary to receive a free appropriate public education, as determined according to state and federal law, such services shall be provided as described in the child’s individualized education program.

First Adoption:
2000-01-01
Revision Adoption:
October 9, 2005/ April 9, 2017
Reviewed Dates:
April 9, 2017/ May 8, 2022
Legal Reference:
Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .11, .68; 280.3; 282.6 (20135).
Iowa Admin. Code. r. 281—41.106 (2015).