Iowa HF145 expands the definition of "school employee" to include those at charter schools and nonpublic schools, making them subject to penalties.

Iowa HF145 amends the definition of "school employee" to include those employed by charter schools and nonpublic schools, as well as those who volunteer or contract with these schools and have direct supervisory authority over students. This change subjects these individuals to the same penalties for sexual exploitation of students as those employed by school districts. Penalties range from an aggravated misdemeanor to a class "D" felony, depending on the severity of the offense.

Iowa HF145 expands the definition of "school employee" to include those at charter schools and nonpublic schools, making them subject to penalties.

Iowa HF145 amends the definition of "school employee" to include those employed by charter schools and nonpublic schools, as well as those who volunteer or contract with these schools and have direct supervisory authority over students. This change subjects these individuals to the same penalties for sexual exploitation of students as those employed by school districts. Penalties range from an aggravated misdemeanor to a class "D" felony, depending on the severity of the offense.