R277-610-3. Interaction Between Public Schools and Released-Time Classes

(1) A student may attend released-time classes during the regular school day only upon the written request of the student's parent or legal guardian. (2) A public school may not maintain records of attendance for released-time classes or use school personnel or school resources to regulate such attendance. (3)(a) A teacher of a released-time class is not a member of the public school faculty. (b) A released-time teacher may participate in school activities as a community member. (4) A public school teacher, administrator, or other official may not request teachers of released-time classes to exercise functions or assume responsibilities for the public school program which would result in a commingling of the activities of the school and the released-time class sponsor. (5)(a) A public school class schedule or course catalog may not include a released-time class by name. (b) At the convenience of the school, a registration form may contain a space for a released-time designation. (6) A public school publication may not include pictures, reports, or records of released-time classes. (7) Public school personnel may not participate in released-time classes during work hours. (8) A released-time class may not use school resources or equipment.