SSB 1017 (LSB 1134XD (2) 87)

SENATE/HOUSE FILE _____

BY  (PROPOSED BOARD OF EDUCATIONAL EXAMINERS BILL)

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to disciplinary actions taken against a licensed school employee required to be reported to the board of educational examiners.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 272.15, subsection 1, paragraph a, subparagraph (1), Code 2017, is amended by adding the following new subparagraph division:
   NEW SUBPARAGRAPH DIVISION.  (d)  Being on school premises or at a school-sponsored activity involving students while under the influence of, possessing, using, or consuming illegal drugs, unauthorized drugs, or alcohol.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill adds to the list of disciplinary actions taken against a licensed school employee that are required under Code section 272.15 to be reported to the board of educational examiners.
   Currently, the boards of directors of school districts and area education agencies, the superintendent of a school district, the chief administrator of an area education agency, and the authorities in charge of an accredited nonpublic school must report to the board of educational examiners any instance of disciplinary action taken against a licensed school employee by such boards, administrators, and authorities, for certain conduct specified in the Code section. The bill adds to the list being on school premises or at a school-sponsored activity involving students while under the influence of, possessing, using, or consuming illegal drugs, unauthorized drugs, or alcohol.