EDUCATIONAPROGRAM
Series 600
Policy Title: Citizenship Code No. 603.11
Being a citizen of the United States, of Iowa, and of the school district community entitles students to special privileges and protections, as well as requiring the students to assume civic, economic, and social responsibilities and to participate in their country, state, and school district community in a manner that entitles them to keep these rights and privileges.
As part of the education program, students will have an opportunity to learn about their rights, privileges, and responsibilities as citizens of this country, state, and school district community. As part of this learning opportunity students are instructed in the elements of good citizenship and the role quality citizens play in their country, state, and school district community. Instruction will include opportunities to learn about the Constitution of the United States, the Bill of Rights, the Amendments, and the Declaration of Independence.
Approved: February 24, 2004
Reviewed: December 10, 2019
Revised: December 10, 2019
Legal References: Iowa Code §§ 256.11, .11A; 281 I.A.C. 12.3(6), 12.5(3)(b)-(5)(b).
Cross Reference: 101 Educational Philosophy of the School District; 502 Student Rights and Responsibilities; 503 Student Discipline