Students in grades one through six shall be required to participate in physical education courses unless they are excused by the principal of their attendance center.
Students may be excused from physical education courses if the student presents a written statement from a doctor stating that such activities could be injurious to the health of the student.
Students who will not participate in physical education must have a written request or statement from their parents.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 256.11 (1993).
281 I.A.C. 12.5.
Cross Reference: 502 Student Rights and Responsibilities
603 Instructional Curriculum
Approved: 8/23/94
Reviewed: 02/10/97; 11/14/00; 1/10/05; 12/09/09; 12/10/14; 1/16/20; 3/11/25
Revised: