89 chapters · 1,367 sections in this title.
Iowa Code § 235A.1 Child abuse prevention program.
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1. a. A program for the prevention of child abuse is established within the department of health and human services. Any moneys appropriated by the general assembly for child abuse prevention shall be used by the department solely for the purposes of child abuse prevention and sh…
Iowa Code § 235A.12 Legislative findings and purposes.
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1. The general assembly finds and declares that a central registry is required to provide a single source for the statewide collection, maintenance, and dissemination of child abuse information. The existence of the central registry is imperative for increased effectiveness in de…
Iowa Code § 235A.13 Definitions.
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The definitions in section 232.68 are applicable to this subchapter unless the context otherwise requires. As used in chapter 232, subchapter III, part 2 , and this subchapter , unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Assessment data” means any of the following information per…
Iowa Code § 235A.14 Creation and maintenance of a central registry.
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1. There is created within the department a central registry for certain child abuse information. The department shall organize and staff the registry and adopt rules for its operation. 2. The registry shall collect, maintain and disseminate child abuse information as provided fo…