Iowa legal term
Student athlete in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Student athlete” 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 “Student athlete” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Student athlete” means a person who engages in, is eligible to engage in, or may be eligible to engage in any intercollegiate sporting event, contest, exhibition, or program. (Iowa Code § 722.11)
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