# Iowa Code § 280.6: Religious books

> Iowa · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C280_S280.6

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 280.6
- **Heading:** Religious books
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title VII / Chapter 280 / Section 280.6

## Text

Religious books such as the Bible, the Torah, and the Koran shall not be excluded from any public school or institution in the state, nor shall any child be required to read such religious books contrary to the wishes of the child’s parent or guardian.

[R60, §2119; C73, §1764; C97, §2805; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §4258; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, §280.9; C75, 77, 79, 81, §280.6]

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 280.1 Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C280_S280.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 280.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C280_S280.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 280.3 Educational program — attendance center requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C280_S280.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 280.3A Accredited nonpublic school child care programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C280_S280.3A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 280.4 English learners weighting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C280_S280.4.md)
- [Iowa Code § 280.5 Display of United States flag and Iowa state flag pledge of allegiance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C280_S280.5.md)
- [Iowa Code § 280.6 Religious books.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C280_S280.6.md)
- [Iowa Code § 280.7 Dental clinics.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C280_S280.7.md)
- [Iowa Code § 280.7A Student eye care.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C280_S280.7A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 280.8 Special education.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C280_S280.8.md)
- [Iowa Code § 280.9 Career education.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C280_S280.9.md)
- [Iowa Code § 280.9A History and government required — voter registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C280_S280.9A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 280.9B Violence prevention curriculum.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C280_S280.9B.md)
- [Iowa Code § 280.10 Eye-protective devices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVII_C280_S280.10.md)

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