Chapter 127 — Pupil Fair Dismissal Act

120A.32 Officers, Teachers; Neglect of Duty; Penalty School officers or teachers who fail to enforce compulsory education laws can be fined up to $10 or jailed. 120A.34 Violations; Penalties Parents who fail to provide required education, or anyone who helps a child skip school, commit a petty misdemeanor. 121A.03 Model Policy Schools must adopt a policy against sexual, religious, and racial harassment and violence. 121A.05 Policy to Refer Firearms Possessor Schools must have a policy requiring referral of students who bring firearms to school to law enforcement. 121A.40 Citation This law is called the 'Pupil Fair Dismissal Act,' covering student suspension, exclusion, and expulsion. 121A.41 Definitions Defines terms used in the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, like 'dismissal,' 'suspension,' and 'expulsion.' 121A.42 Policy Public schools cannot deny due process or equal protection to students in discipline proceedings. 121A.43 Exclusion and Expulsion of Pupils With a Disability Special rules apply when disciplining students with disabilities, including limits on suspension days. 121A.44 Expulsion for Possession of Firearm Schools must expel students who bring firearms to school for at least one year, with case-by-case exceptions. 121A.45 Grounds for Dismissal Schools should try other discipline methods before expelling or suspending a student. 121A.48 Good Faith Exception Small technical mistakes in the dismissal process do not invalidate the discipline if made in good faith. 121A.49 Appeal Parents can appeal a school board's expulsion or exclusion decision to the Commissioner of Education within 21 days. 121A.50 Judicial Review The Commissioner of Education's decision on a student discipline appeal can be reviewed by a court. 121A.51 Reports to Service Agency Schools must report discipline actions to public service agencies supervising the student. 121A.52 Nonapplication of Compulsory Attendance Law Compulsory attendance laws do not apply to students who have been properly dismissed from school. 121A.53 Report to Commissioner of Education Schools must report all expulsions, exclusions, and physical assaults on staff to the Commissioner of Education. 121A.54 Notice of Right to Be Reinstated Schools must tell dismissed students about their right to be reinstated when the dismissal period ends. 121A.55 Policies to Be Established Schools must provide alternative educational services to expelled or excluded students. 121A.56 Application The school board has the final say on student discipline matters unless overridden by the commissioner. 121A.58 Corporal Punishment; Prone Restraint; and Certain Physical Holds Schools can remove disruptive students from a bus as a safety measure. 121A.60 Definitions Defines terms used in the school chemical abuse prevention laws. 121A.61 Discipline and Removal of Students From Class Schools must adopt policies to prevent and address student chemical abuse. 121A.62 Schools must provide chemical abuse education as part of the health curriculum. 121A.63 Schools can require a chemical abuse assessment for students suspected of substance use. 121A.64 Notification; Teachers' Legitimate Educational Interest School employees must report known or suspected student chemical abuse. 121A.65 Review of Policy Schools must offer intervention services and referrals for students with chemical dependency. 121A.66 Records of student chemical abuse assessments and treatment are confidential. 121A.67 Removal by Peace Officer The commissioner provides training and resources for school chemical abuse programs. 121A.69 Hazing Policy Schools must adopt a policy on student use of electronic devices and technology. 121A.72 School Locker Policy Schools must report incidents of hazing to law enforcement. 123A.49 Appeals Addresses joint powers agreements between school districts for shared services. 123B.15 School boards can hire a superintendent and other administrative staff. 123B.16 Sets qualifications and duties for school district clerks. 123B.17 Sets qualifications and duties for school district treasurers. 123B.18 School boards must keep accurate financial records and accounts. 123B.19 Failure of Auditor to Report School boards can invest district funds in approved financial instruments. 123B.20 Dealing in School Supplies School districts must deposit public funds in designated depository banks. 123B.21 Duty of Officers to Report Violations of Law School boards have the power to buy and sell district property. 123B.22 Combination to Control Prices School boards can accept gifts and donations for the benefit of the district. 123B.24 Legal Actions by Districts School boards must provide free textbooks and instructional materials to students. 123B.25 Legal Actions Against Districts and Teachers Students must take care of school-issued textbooks and may be charged for damages. 123B.26 School boards can charge fees for certain extracurricular activities and materials. 123B.27 School districts must provide transportation for eligible students. 123B.30 Improper Classification of Pupils School boards can enter contracts for construction, goods, and services. 126C.47 Sets rules for school district referendum revenue and property tax levies. 127.01 This section has been repealed. 127.02 This section has been repealed. 127.03 This section has been repealed. 127.04 This section has been repealed. 127.05 This section has been repealed. 127.051 This section has been repealed. 127.052 This section has been repealed. 127.053 This section has been repealed. 127.054 This section has been repealed. 127.056 This section has been repealed. 127.057 This section has been repealed. 127.058 This section has been repealed. 127.06 This section has been repealed. 127.07 This section has been repealed. 127.071 This section has been repealed. 127.08 This section has been repealed. 127.09 This section has been repealed. 127.10 This section has been repealed. 127.11 This section has been repealed. 127.12 This 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Addresses student teaching requirements for teacher licensure candidates.