Iowa legal term
School employee in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “School employee” 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 “School employee” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“School employee” means any of the following, except as provided in subparagraph (2): (a) A person who holds a license, certificate, or statement of professional recognition issued under chapter 256, subchapter VII, part 3. (Iowa Code § 709.15)
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