Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student is an offense committed by which person?

• A. A student who has a sexual relationship with a teacher.
• B. An employee of a public or private school who engages in sexual contact with a student enrolled in that school.
• C. A parent who volunteers at the school.
• D. A coach who supervises a team.

Answer: (B)

The offense targets a person who holds a position of trust or authority within the school and uses that role to have sexual contact with a student enrolled in the same school. The scenario that fits this law is an employee of a public or private school who engages in sexual contact with a student at that school. The student, while central to the situation, is the victim in this statute, not the offender. A parent volunteer isn’t covered as an employee under this specific offense, and while a coach could be an employee, the key factor is being an employee of the school with supervisory authority. So the person described fits the statute because they are a school employee abusing their position of authority to engage sexually with a student.