Citizenship

Code No.: 602.10
CITIZENSHIP
Policy: 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.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 256.11, .11A (2013).
281 I.A.C. 12.3(6), 12.5(3)(b)-(5)(b).
Approved
Reviewed 11/15/99
Reviewed 2/16/04
Revised 6/20/11
Revised 2/1/16