Field Trip Fees a No-No in Iowa
October 4th, 2008 by tsullivanInteresting ruling in Iowa, where state Board of Ed tells schools that they can not charge fees for school-day, curriculum-related field trips. Such fees are akin to tuition, rules the Board.
I can see the thinking here. Reminds me of a similar debate over during-school fundraising reward assemblies. I have no problem with all kinds of extra-curriculars, including those that might charge fees. But it does seem that — especially at a public school — that the school day should be open to all… and free.
You agree?
PS — Speaking of field trip funds, Target has a generous field trip grant program that’s worth a look.
