Student Field Trips

Code No.: 603.7
STUDENT FIELD TRIPS
The principal may authorize field trips when such events contribute to the achievement of
education goals of the school district. The school district will provide transportation for field
trips. Advance notification of at least one week will be given to parents of all field trips.
Consent of the students’ parents or guardians is required for any field trip which involves
leaving school property.
In authorizing field trips, the principal will consider the financial condition of the school district, the
educational benefit of the activity, the inherent risks or dangers of the activity, and other factors deemed
relevant by the superintendent.
Field trips outside the state or country must have the approval of the Board.
Field trips are to be arranged with the principal well in advance. A detailed schedule and budget must
be submitted by the employee. The school district will be responsible for obtaining a substitute teacher
if one is needed. Following field trips, the teacher may be required to submit a written summary of the
event.
Legal Reference: 390 C.F.R. Pt. 390.3(f) (2012).
Iowa Code § 279.8 (2013).
281 I.A.C. 43.9.
Approved
Reviewed 11/15/99
Revised 3/1/04
Reviewed 1/5/09
Revised 4/4/16