Iowa HF149 modifies the definitions of harassment and bullying in schools to remove references to student traits or characteristics.

Iowa HF149 modifies provisions related to the harassment or bullying of students in school districts and accredited nonpublic schools. The bill changes the definitions of "harassment" and "bullying" to eliminate references to any actual or perceived trait or characteristic of the student. Instead, it defines harassment and bullying as any act or conduct that creates an objectively hostile school environment. This change affects how schools address incidents of harassment and bullying, impacting students and school policies.

Iowa HF149 modifies the definitions of harassment and bullying in schools to remove references to student traits or characteristics.

Iowa HF149 modifies provisions related to the harassment or bullying of students in school districts and accredited nonpublic schools. The bill changes the definitions of "harassment" and "bullying" to eliminate references to any actual or perceived trait or characteristic of the student. Instead, it defines harassment and bullying as any act or conduct that creates an objectively hostile school environment. This change affects how schools address incidents of harassment and bullying, impacting students and school policies.