As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Degree" means a title or symbol which signifies or purports to signify completion of the requirements of an academic, educational, or professional program of study beyond the secondary school level.
2. "School" means an agency of the state or political subdivision of the state, individual, partnership, company, firm, society, trust, association, corporation, or any combination which meets any of the following criteria:
a. Is, owns, or operates a nonprofit postsecondary educational institution.
b. Provides a postsecondary instructional program or course leading to a degree.
c. Uses in its name the term "college", "academy", "institute", or "university" or a similar term to imply that the person is primarily engaged in the education of students at the postsecondary level, and which makes a charge for its services.
3. "Secretary" means the secretary of state.
4. "Student" means a person who enrolls in or seeks to enroll in a course of instruction offered or conducted by a school.
84 Acts, ch 1098, § 2
Iowa General Assembly
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