Section 281.41.229. Disciplinary information.

       41.229(1) Requirement of transmittal of disciplinary records. Pursuant to Iowa Code section 279.9A, the state requires that a public agency include in the records of a child with a disability a statement of any current or previous disciplinary action that has been taken against the child and transmit the statement to the same extent that the disciplinary information is included in, and transmitted with, the student records of children without disabilities.

       41.229(2) Contents of transmittal. The transmittal shall include an accurate record of any suspension or expulsion actions taken and the basis for those actions taken. It may include any other information that is relevant to the safety of the child and other individuals involved with the child, to the extent that information is transmitted for children without disabilities.

       41.229(3) Additional contents of transmittal. If the child transfers from one school to another, the transmission of any of the child’s records must include both the child’s current IEP and any statement of current or previous disciplinary action that has been taken against the child.

       41.229(4) When transmittal must occur. Pursuant to Iowa Code section 279.9A, a transmittal of records under this rule shall occur if requested by officials of the school to which the student seeks to transfer or has transferred.

       41.229(5) Additional state law requirement. Pursuant to Iowa Code section 279.9A, this rule applies also to accredited nonpublic schools, as well as AEAs.