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2025 Fall Legal Lab - virtual via Zoom

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (CDT)

Virtual via Zoom

* Registration open until 10/13/25 at 9:00 AM (CDT)

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  • Grasping Iowa’s Evolving Attendance, Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy Laws
  • Child Custody Issues and Iowa Schools

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$125.00
Grasping Iowa’s Evolving Attendance, Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy Laws

Iowa’s attendance and truancy laws and guidance have seen more changes in the last two years than occurred during the prior two decades. Join SAI’s Matt Carver and colleagues from around the state, as we cover many of the pressing questions and scenarios facing Iowa school administrators over this important topic. 

  1. When may students be considered “present"?
  2. What are the expectations for school officials as they implement the new attendance exemptions (e.g., military absences, religious instruction, etc.)?
  3. What documentation may educators require if a student is absent and who may excuse students?
  4. How have the notification and school engagement meeting processes changed, and when should schools involve the county attorney or a student’s parents/guardians?
These and many more questions will be answered as Matt covers the law and works through practical scenarios with school administrators. 
Child Custody Issues and Iowa Schools
All school administrators face challenging situations each year regarding child custody issues or potential disputes between parents, students, and other involved individuals. Join SAI’s Matt Carver and colleagues from around the state, as we cover many of the most common issues Matt has seen during the present school year and many years into the past. 
  1. What standard should educators use to make a decision if parents with joint legal custody disagree on a topic regarding their child?
  2. Who and when do parents or other related parties have access to students and student records?
  3. When should school administrators involve outside agencies if there is a dispute?
  4. How are administrators to decide student residency if a student spends half their time between two parents?
These and many more questions will be answered as Matt covers the law and works through practical scenarios with school administrators. 

For More Information:

School Administrators of Iowa Logo 12199 Stratford Drive
Clive, Iowa 50325
United States 515.267.1115

Facilitator: Matt Carver, J.D., SAI

Licensure renewal credit: learn your options for earning credit.

Registration fee: $125 for SAI members, $250 for non-members. All participants are required to register.

Cancellation/refund policy: Registrants are responsible for full payment unless cancellation is received at least three business days in advance of the event. Email SAI or call 515-267-1115 to let us know if you're unable to attend.