Parents and other members of the school district community may view the instructional materials used by the students. All instructional materials, including teacher's manuals,
or other supplementary material which will be used in connection with any survey, analysis, or evaluation as part of any federally funded programs must be available for
inspection by parents.
The instructional materials must be viewed on school district premises. Copies may be obtained according to board policy.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations regarding the inspection of instructional materials.
NOTE: This is a mandatory policy and reflects federal law on the subject of parental rights to inspect instructional materials.
Legal Reference: Goals 2000: Educate America Act, Pub. L. No. 103-227, 108 Stat. 125 (1994).
Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.3, .14; 301 (2007).
Cross Reference: 602 Curriculum Development
605 Instructional Materials
901.1 Public Examination of School District Records
Approved 6-20-2011
Reviewed 7/18/2016
Revised