602.04 - Pilot - Experimental - Innovative Projects

The board welcomes new ideas in curriculum. Proposals for pilot or experimental projects will first be reviewed and analyzed by the building principal. Projects recommended by the superintendent will be considered by the board. Pilot and experimental projects will need approved by the school board, the Iowa Department of Education, or the U. S. Department of Education may be utilized in the education program. 

Students, who may be or are asked to participate in a research or experimental project or program, must have their parents' written consent on file prior to participating in the project or program. A research or experimental program or project requiring parents' prior written consent is a program or project designed to explore or develop new or unproven teaching methods or techniques. These programs or projects are designated as research or experimental projects or programs. The educational materials of a program or project designated as a research or experimental program or project may be inspected and reviewed by the parents of the students participating or being considered for participation in the program or project. The inspection and review by the parents is in accordance with board policy 605.02, "Instructional Materials Inspection." 

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy. 

 

Legal Reference: 20 U.S.C. § 1232h 

34 C.F.R. Pt. 98 

Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .10; 280.3. 

281 I.A.C. 12.5, .8. 

 

I.C. Iowa Code Description 

Iowa Code § 279.10 Directors- Powers and Duties - School Year Begin Date 

Iowa Code § 279.8 Directors - General Rules - Bonds of Employees 

Iowa Code § 280.3 Education Program - Attendance Center Requirements 

 

I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code Description 

281 I.A.C. 12.5 General Accreditation Standards - Education Program 

281 I.A.C. 12.8 General Accreditation Standards - Student Achievement 

 

U.S.C. - United States Code Description 

20 U.S.C. § 1232h Education - Protection of Pupil Rights 

 

C.F.R. - Code of Federal Regulations Description 

34 C.F.R. Pt. 98 Education - Research, Experimental Programs, Testing - Student Rights 

 

Approved: 6/20/2016, 9/20/2021, 10/21/2026

Reviewed: 10/21/2026

Revised: 10/21/2026