After you file
In the Iowa "Online" interview, I think you just enter your expenses in the regular Tuition & Textbook area.
Should be similar with the Desktop software. A sidebar explanation indicates that for non-public school dependents the education must be provided according to Iowa Code section 299A.1(2)(b), 299A.2 or 299A.3....which includes parent instruction.
BUT, I'm not an IA resident, nor am I conversant as to what textbooks expenses would be allowed. For instance, I was reading one review that indicated that the texts would have to be consistent with what the Public schools provide. For example: I suspect that religious textbooks, Bibles, Korans, etc. are not included...not sure what else might not be allowed to be included.
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Iowa Code section 299A.1(2)(b), 299A.2 or 299A.3...essentially indicates:
- 299A.1(2)(b)Private instruction must be provided under the supervision of a licensed practitioner or by a parent, guardian, or legal custodian.
- 299A.2Private instruction is provided by a licensed practitioner. The practitioner must have a valid license or certificate from the state board of educational examiners.
- 299A.3Private instruction is provided by a parent, guardian, or legal custodian. The provider must meet certain requirements, including:
- Submitting a report to the child's school district
- Ensuring the child is evaluated annually
- Reporting the evaluation results to the child's school district and the department of education
Private instruction is considered competent if it results in the student making adequate progress___________________________________________________________________
