Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-102.10 - Content of investigative report

(1) The written investigative report is to include:

a. The name, age, address, and attendance center of the student named in the report.

b. The name and address of the student's parent or guardian and the name and address of the person filing the report, if different from the student's parent or guardian.

c. The name and work address of the school employee named in the report as allegedly responsible for the abuse of the student.

d. An identification of the nature, extent, and cause, if known, of any injuries or abuse to the student named in the report.

e. A general review of the investigation.

f. Any actions taken for the protection and safety of the student.

g. A statement that, in the investigator's opinion, the allegations in the report are either:

(1) Unfounded. (It is not likely that an incident, as defined in these rules, took place), or

(2) Founded. (It is likely that an incident took place.)

h. The disposition or current status of the investigation.

i. A listing of the options available to the parents or guardian of the student to pursue the allegations. These options include:

(1) Contacting law enforcement.

(2) Contacting private counsel for the purpose of filing a civil suit or complaint.

(3) Filing a complaint with the board of educational examiners if the school employee is certificated.

(2) The investigator shall retain the original and provide a copy of the investigative report to the school employee named in the report, the school employee's supervisor and the named student's parent or guardian. The person filing the report, if not the student's parent or guardian, shall be notified only that the level-one investigation has been concluded and of the disposition or anticipated disposition of the case.

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Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-102.10

Adopted by IAB April 17, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 21, effective 5/22/2024