507.07 - Custody and Parental Rights

Disagreements between family members are not the responsibility of the school district.  The school district will not take the “side” of one family member over another in a disagreement about custody and parental rights.  Court orders that have been issued shall be followed by the school district whether the parent or student agrees or disagrees with the order.  It shall be the responsibility of the person requesting an action by the school district to inform and show the school district the court order allowing such action.

This policy does not forbid school district personnel to listen to a student’s problems and concerns.

It shall be the responsibility of the administration to ensure that school district personnel remain neutral in a disagreement about custody and parental rights, other than child abuse situations.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§232.67, .70, .73, .75, 235A, 279.8 (1991).
                                      441 Iowa Admin. Code 9.2, 155, 175.

Cross Reference:  506.1     Student Records Access
                                      507        Student Health and Well-Being

Approved:  4-13-92, 1-10-00, 11-11-02, 2-12-07, 2-8-10, 2-8-16, 2-13-19
Reviewed:  2-14-96, 12-13-99, 10-14-02, 2-12-07, 2-8-10, 2-8-16, 2-13-19
Revised:  3-11-96