IA SF273

Amends the definition of "grooming behavior" in Iowa Code Section 256.160 to require a "pattern of behavior" rather than just "any behavior" for mandatory reporting purposes

Changes the intent standard from actions intended to "make such student or students engage in a sex act" to actions intended to "take advantage of such student or students for the benefit of the individual engaging in the pattern of behavior"

Specifies that grooming behavior includes but is not limited to engaging in a sex act with a student, broadening the definition beyond solely sexual conduct

Maintains existing mandatory reporting requirements for school district boards, superintendents, area education agency administrators, and accredited nonpublic school authorities to report disciplinary actions against licensed employees to the Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE)