1. It is the policy of the general assembly that Iowa's schools be the best and safest possible. To that end, each school is encouraged to instill the highest character and academic excellence in each student, in close cooperation with the student's parents, and with input from the community and educators.
Schools should make every effort, formally and informally, to stress character qualities that will maintain a safe and orderly learning environment, and that will ultimately equip students to be model citizens. These qualities include but are not limited to honesty; responsibility; respect and care for the person and property of others; self-discipline; understanding of, respect for, and obedience to law and citizenship; courage, initiative, commitment, and perseverance; kindness, compassion, service, and loyalty; fairness, moderation, and patience; and the dignity and necessity of hard work.
The department of education shall assist schools in accessing financial and curricular resources to implement programs stressing these character qualities. Schools are encouraged to use their existing resources to implement programs stressing these qualities.
2. The department of education shall establish a character education pilot program to evaluate methods for incorporating positive character qualities into all levels of the existing educational program. Schools involved in the pilot program may use phase III funds in the establishment of the program.
3. The department of education shall report to the state board and to the general assembly regarding the success of any pilot programs prior to the completion of the third year of a program.
94 Acts, ch 1131, §1
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