501.13 - Students of Legal Age

Students who have attained legal age may continue the education program without payment of tuition as long as they are eligible to attend an Iowa public school and are residents of the school district.

Parents will be allowed to access and view the student's records without written permission from the student if the student is still a dependent for tax purposes. In most cases, with the discretion of the principal or the superintendent, the student will be able to make decisions and sign documents rather than requiring parental permission or signature.

 

 

Legal Reference:  20 U.S.C. § 1232g
                                      Iowa Code §§ 22; 282.2, .6, .7; 285.4; 599.1; 622.10.
                                      281 I.A.C. 12.3(6).3.

I.C. Iowa Code                                      Description
Iowa Code § 22                                     Open Records
Iowa Code § 282.2                                Attendance and Tuition - Offsetting Taxes
Iowa Code § 282.6                                Attendance and Tuition - Tuition
Iowa Code § 282.7                                Attendance and Tuition - Other School Corp./Payment
Iowa Code § 285.4                                Transportation Aid - District Sending
Iowa Code § 599.1                                Minors - Period of Minority
Iowa Code § 622.10                              Evidence - Communications in Professional Confidence

I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code           Description
281 I.A.C. 12.3                                     Administration

U.S.C. - United States Code                   Description
20 U.S.C. § 1232g                                 Education - FERPA

Approved: 7/18/2016, 9/20/2021, 1/28/2026
Reviewed: 12/15/2025
Revised: 12/15/2025