Iowa legal term
Postsecondary educational program in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Postsecondary educational program” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Iowa criminal code.
What does “Postsecondary educational program” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Postsecondary educational program” means a series of postsecondary educational courses that lead to a recognized educational credential including but not limited to an academic or professional degree, diploma, license, or other certification or designation, regardless of whether the school awards the credential. c. “Proprietary school” means a person offering a postsecondary educational program, for profit. d. “School period” means the course, term, payment period, postsecondary educational program, or other period for which the school assessed tuition charges to the student. 2. a. (Iowa Code § 714.23)
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