272.6 Immunities.
1. A person shall not be civilly liable as a result of the person’s acts, omissions, or decisions that are reasonable and in good faith as a member of the board or as an employee or agent in connection with the person’s duties.
2. A person shall not be civilly liable as a result of filing a report or complaint with the board or for the disclosure to the board or its agents or employees, whether or not pursuant to a subpoena of records, documents, testimony, or other forms of information in connection with proceedings of the board. However, such immunity from civil liability shall not apply if such an act is done with malice.
3. A person shall not be dismissed from employment or discriminated against by an employer for doing any of the following:
a. Filing a complaint with the board.
b. Participating as a member, agent, or employee of the board.
c. Presenting testimony or other evidence to the board.
4. An employer who violates this section shall be liable to a person aggrieved by such violation for actual and punitive damages plus reasonable attorney fees.
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Structure Iowa Code
Title VII - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Chapter 272 - EDUCATIONAL EXAMINERS BOARD
Section 272.2 - Board of examiners created.
Section 272.4 - Terms of office.
Section 272.5 - Compensation of board — executive director.
Section 272.7 - Validity of license.
Section 272.8 - License to applicants from other states or countries.
Section 272.9 - Continuity of certificates and licenses.
Section 272.9A - Administrator licenses.
Section 272.11 - Expenditures and refunds.
Section 272.12 - Para-educator certificates.
Section 272.13 - Hearing procedures — confidentiality.
Section 272.14 - Appointment of administrative law judges.
Section 272.15 - Reporting requirements — complaints.
Section 272.20 - National certification.
Section 272.25 - Rules for practitioner preparation programs.
Section 272.27 - Student teaching and other educational experiences.
Section 272.28 - Licensure beyond initial license.
Section 272.29 - Annual administrative rules review — triennial report.
Section 272.31 - Authorizations — coaching — school business officials — substitute teachers.