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Seclusion, Restraint & Corporal Punishment (Chapter 103)

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Investigating Allegations of Abuse by School Employees (Chapter 102)

As of July 1, 2025, and pursuant to 2025 Iowa Acts, Senate File 659, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) now has primary responsibility for investigating physical abuse, sexual abuse, and prostitution of students by school employees. DHHS created a fact sheet on this new procedure. More information will be forthcoming from DHHS and the Department.

(Until June 30, 2025) Iowa Code section 280.17 and Iowa Administrative Code chapter 281-102 requires public school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to investigate allegations that employees and agents (including volunteers) engaged in physical or sexual abuse of students. 

(Until June 30, 2025) Chapter 102 Manual: Sample policy on identifying and reporting child abuse Explains the investigation process, including roles of the designated initial investigators (Level 1 Investigators).

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