Iowa HF167 amends the definition of grooming behavior and mandates reporting to the board of educational examiners for licensed school employees.
Iowa HF167 modifies the definition of "grooming behavior" to include actions to build trust and emotional connections with students with the intent to exploit them. The bill requires the board of educational examiners to be notified of any licensed school employee engaging in grooming behavior toward students. This change aims to enhance the protection of students by ensuring that such inappropriate relationships are reported and addressed.
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