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Most states prosecute educators (teachers) for improper sexual contact with students under the state’s statutory rape laws—which are premised on the student being under the age of consent recognized by law, even if the student was a willing participant.

But some states have enacted specific statutes making it a crime—often a felony—for an educator to have sexual contact with a student—even if the student has reached the age of consent (17 years of age, for example).

Laws vary from state to state, and laws governing sexual contact between educators and students are generally located in a state’s statutes—often in the penal or criminal code.

In Indiana, it is illegal for educators to engage in sexual contact with students under the state's child seduction laws. Indiana Code 35-42-4-7 specifically criminalizes sexual relationships between a person with a professional relationship, such as a teacher, and a minor who is 16 or 17 years old. This law applies even if the student has reached the age of consent, which is 16 in Indiana. The statute makes it a felony for an educator to have sexual contact with a student, recognizing the inherent power imbalance and the duty of care educators have towards their students. The severity of the offense and the penalties involved can vary depending on the circumstances, including the age of the student and the nature of the sexual contact.

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