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Proprietary school in Iowa Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session

In Iowa criminal law, “Proprietary school” 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 “Proprietary school” mean in Iowa criminal law?

“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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