Iowa SF583 mandates the creation of school safety assessment teams and authorizes information sharing between certain governmental agencies.

Iowa SF583 establishes multidisciplinary threat assessment teams to coordinate resources and assess students who may pose a threat to school safety. The bill defines "covered entity" to include criminal or juvenile justice agencies, cities, counties, townships, state agencies, and service providers. Schools, including nonpublic, charter, and innovation zone schools, must comply with the requirements of establishing such teams. The bill authorizes these teams to share records or information necessary for ensuring student safety.

Iowa SF583 mandates the creation of school safety assessment teams and authorizes information sharing between certain governmental agencies.

Iowa SF583 establishes multidisciplinary threat assessment teams to coordinate resources and assess students who may pose a threat to school safety. The bill defines "covered entity" to include criminal or juvenile justice agencies, cities, counties, townships, state agencies, and service providers. Schools, including nonpublic, charter, and innovation zone schools, must comply with the requirements of establishing such teams. The bill authorizes these teams to share records or information necessary for ensuring student safety.