Section 131.21 shall not apply under the following circumstances:
(A) When parental or guardian permission for non-attendance has been given for reasons of the student’s illness, a serious family illness, death in the family or other bona fide emergency or compelling family reason;
(B) To persons age 16 or older who are not enrolled in school or who have chosen to lawfully withdraw from school;
(C) To a student who has completed the requirements for graduation from an accredited school or has obtained high school equivalency diploma under Iowa Code Chapter 259A;
(D) To a student who is excused for sufficient reason by any court of record or judge;
(E) While attending religious services or receiving religious instruction;
(F) To a student who is attending an accredited private college preparatory school;
(G) To a student excused pursuant to the provisions of Iowa Code § 299.22 (students with disabilities);
(H) To a student excused pursuant to Iowa Code § 299.24; and
(I) To a student receiving private instruction in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 299A.
(Prior Code, § 6-10-3) (Ord. 662, passed 10-1-2007)