Teacher groups say Iowa bill to protect students from ‘grooming’ could have ‘chilling effect’ Groups representing Iowa educators say legislation designed to stop teachers from grooming their students for sexual relationships is too broadly written and could have “a chilling effect” on educators connecting with their pupils. Lawmakers on an Education subcommittee Wednesday advanced legislation proposed by the Iowa Department of Education to require mandatory reporting to the Board of Educational Examiners of licensed school employees who engage in “grooming behavior” toward students or abuse students. Current law requires school boards, superintendents, Area Education Agency administrators and private school officials to report to the Board of Educational Examiners any instance of disciplinary action taken ... Continue reading... https://www.thegazette.com/state-go...nts-from-grooming-could-have-chilling-effect/ Find in Internet Archives [google]Teacher groups say Iowa bill to protect students from ‘grooming’ could have ‘chilling effect’[/google]
