Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 299.5 (2026)

Proof of mental or physical condition

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The parent, guardian, or legal or actual custodian of a child who is of compulsory attendance age, who is physically or mentally unable to attend school, or whose presence\n\nTue Dec 09 22:17:19 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Chapter 299 (31, 3) 5 COMPULSORY EDUCATION, §299.6A\n\nin school would be injurious to the health of other pupils, shall furnish proofs by certificate under sections 256B.6 and 256B.7 as to the physical or mental condition of the child. [S13, §2823-b; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §4414; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §299.5] 88 Acts, ch 1259, §5; 91 Acts, ch 200, §8 Referred to in §282.3, 299.6, 299.11, 299.22

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Cited in 1 case, 1989–1989 · leading case: In the Interest of B.B., 440 N.W.2d 594 (Iowa 1989).

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In the Interest of B.B., 440 N.W.2d 594 (Iowa 1989). · cites it 2× “See Iowa Code § 299.5 (1987). During the CHINA hearing, Anna testified at great length about Barry’s illnesses, but her testimony was not supported by the statements of other witnesses.”

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