Iowa Gifted Standards
Laws, Rules, And Legislation:
The following state laws and administrative rules determine how gifted and talented education is provided and funded in Iowa:
Iowa Code 256.11 details the required educational standards which included gifted and talented programs.
Iowa Code 257.42 states as part of their school improvement plan, school boards must annually submit program plans for gifted and talented children programs and budget costs to the Department.
Iowa Code 257.44 defines gifted and talented children.
Iowa Code 257.46 and Iowa Code 257.8 describe gifted and talented funding.
Iowa Administrative Code 281-12.5(12) describes the provisions gifted and talented students requirements in the state's General Accreditation Standards for schools.
Iowa Administrative Code 281-59
Gifted and Talented Education in Iowa Definition and Funding Law References (pdf)
Gifted and Talented Funding in Iowa Law References (pdf)
