Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-103.11

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024

Rule 281-103.11 - [Effective until 5/22/2024] Other provisions

(1) To prevail in a civil action alleging a violation of Iowa Code section 280.21 or this chapter, the party bringing the action shall prove the violation by clear and convincing evidence. Any school employee determined in a civil action to have been wrongfully accused under Iowa Code section 280.21 or this chapter shall be awarded reasonable monetary damages, in light of the circumstances involved, against the party bringing the action.

(2) A school employee's employer and the board of educational examiners shall not engage in reprisal or retaliation against a school employee who, in the reasonable course of the employee's employment responsibilities, comes into physical contact with a student in accordance with Iowa Code section 280.21 or this chapter.

Adopted by IAB December 16, 2020/Volume XLIII, Number 13, effective 1/20/2021