CPI Option 2 with Opt-Out Reporting
Choice #2

Here are details about
CPI Option 2 with Opt-Out Reporting:

REQUIREMENTS

No initial reporting required
A CPI Form A does not need to be filed at the public school.
No annual assessment results reporting required
Even though the section of Iowa Law which defines CPI Option 2 includes specifications for annual assessment and results reporting, parents may opt-out of those procedures.

PUBLIC SCHOOL ACCESS AVAILABILITY

No access to dual enrollment
Public school services, activities, classes, or Senior Year Plus options are not available.
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Access available for driver education
Parents using any homeschool option in Iowa may access public school driver education or parent-taught driver education.
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Access to free public school standardized testing.
Parents using any homeschool option in Iowa may request free public school standardized testing.

SCHOOL DAY ATTENDANCE AND SCHOOL SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

No specific number of instructional days specified by law
No school subject requirements

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

Parents may homeschool students with special educational needs.
While using CPI Option 2 with Opt-Out, public school and/or AEA services are not available, so parents provide for their children’s special needs privately.
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Even though I was talking to myself, I’m not crazy.
I'm a homeschool mom,
and that was just a parent-teacher conference.

TOOLKIT FOR CPI Option 2 with Opt-Out Reporting

Optional Report Form for CPI Option 2 with Opt-Out
(no reporting required)

Purpose:
While all reporting is optional under CPI Option 2 with Opt-Out, parents can use this form if they need to verify that they are providing legally recognized private instruction.

We do not recommend that parents file this form with their school district as an annual notification form because Iowa law and rules do not require it, and submitting it can result in confusion.

Note: If you're a Homeschool Iowa member, you can access a fillable (type-in) version of this form via the Member Portal.

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Privacy Form for Non-Enrolled Student

Purpose:
These optional forms are recommended to protect your family's privacy. They inform school officials that you want protections afforded by federal and state laws, notifying school officials of that information about your child -- including directory information -- is confidential information protected.

Note: If you're a Homeschool Iowa member, you can access a fillable (type-in) version of this form via the Member Portal.

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General Resources

2020 - 2021 Private Instruction Handbook

Purpose:
This Department of Education publication provides information
for parents and school district officials on private instruction, including Competent Private Instruction (CPI) and Independent Private Instruction (IPI). (This is the newest version available.)

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The Homeschool Iowa Legal Summary

Purpose:
A brief summary of the legal requirements and options for home educators in Iowa.

HOMESCHOOL IOWA LEGAL SUMMARY

The Homeschool Iowa Resource Guide

Purpose:
Homeschool Iowa provides this helpful two-page guide listing homeschool curricula, materials, periodicals, catalog companies, and other resources. Website links are included. Not a member? Join now!

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