This bill amends various provisions related to private instruction, world language instruction, and dual enrollment in Iowa. Key changes include the removal of the requirement for parents to provide evidence of immunizations and blood lead tests when placing a child under competent private instruction for the first time. The bill also modifies the reporting requirements for parents, allowing them to submit a simpler report that includes the child's name, age, period of instruction, and the course of study or texts used, while eliminating the detailed outline of the course of study. Additionally, it redefines independent private instruction to require instruction in core subjects for all grade levels and allows for students to be unrelated to the primary instructor.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that diplomas or credentials issued under competent or independent private instruction are equivalent to a high school diploma, prohibiting discrimination based on the source of the diploma. It also grants parents the authority to verify their child's status and educational information in private instruction settings. In terms of world language instruction, the bill prohibits the use of gender-neutral language in teaching languages that have a grammatical gender system. These changes aim to streamline the private instruction process and clarify the standards for world language education in Iowa.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 299.4, 299A.2, 299A.8, 256.183, 256E.7, 256.11