Duty and powers of school corporation to supervise and discipline students
Ind. Code § 20-33-8-8
in effectSec. 8. (a) Student supervision and the desirable behavior of students in carrying out school purposes is the responsibility of:
(1) a school corporation; and
(2) the students of a school corporation.
(b) In all matters relating to the discipline and conduct of students, school corporation personnel:
(1) stand in the relation of parents to the students of the school corporation;
(2) have the right to take any disciplinary action necessary to promote student conduct that conforms with an orderly and effective educational system, subject to this chapter; and
(3) have qualified immunity with respect to a disciplinary action taken to promote student conduct under subdivision (2) if the action is taken in good faith and is reasonable.
(c) Students must:
(1) follow responsible directions of school personnel in all educational settings; and
(2) refrain from disruptive behavior that interferes with the educational environment.
(d) In accordance with subsection (b), a school corporation may adopt a policy concerning student dress code or distractive behavior.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-0.5.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.121-2009, SEC.12; P.L.188-2023, SEC.4.
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