Iowa Code 299.2 – Exceptions

Section 299.1 shall not apply to any child:

1. Who has completed the requirements for graduation in an accredited school or has obtained a high school equivalency diploma under chapter 259A.

Child: includes child by adoption. See Iowa Code 4.1
School: means an agency of the state or political subdivision of the state, individual, partnership, company, firm, society, trust, association, corporation, or any combination which meets any of the following criteria:
a. See Iowa Code 261B.2

2. Who is excused for sufficient reason by any court of record or judge.

3. While attending religious services or receiving religious instructions.

4. Who is attending a private college preparatory school accredited or probationally accredited under section 256.11, subsection 13.

5. Who has been excused under section 299.22.

6. Who is exempted under section 299.24.