Ind. Code ch. 20-34-3

Ind. Code ch. 20-34-3
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Ind. Code § 20-34-3-1 Rules

Sec. 1. (a) When the power to make rules for the administration of a section of this chapter or IC 20-34-4 is not specifically granted to a particular board or agency, the Indiana department of health and the state board shall jointly adopt rules. (b) A rule adopted under this chapter or IC 20-34-4 must comply with IC 4-22-2. However, the Indiana department of health may prescribe forms for any reports required under this chapter or IC 20-34-4 without formal procedures. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-1.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.184.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-2 Religious objections

Sec. 2. (a) Except as otherwise provided, a student may not be required to undergo any testing, examination, immunization, or treatment required under this chapter or IC 20-34-4 when the child's parent objects on religious grounds. A religious objection does not exempt a child from any testing, examination, immunization, or treatment required under this chapter or IC 20-34-4 unless the objection is: (1) made in writing; (2) signed by the child's parent; and (3) delivered to the child's teacher or to the individual who might order a test, an exam, an immunization, or a treatment absent the objection. (b) A teacher may not be compelled to undergo any testing, examination, or treatment under this chapter or IC 20-34-4 if the teacher objects on religious grounds. A religious objection does not exempt an objecting individual from any testing, examination, or treatment required under this chapter or IC 20-34-4 unless the objection is: (1) made in writing; (2) signed by the objecting individual; and (3) delivered to the principal of the school in which the objecting individual teaches. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-2.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-3 Exception for student's health

Sec. 3. If a physician certifies that a particular immunization required by this chapter or IC 20-34-4 is or may be detrimental to a student's health, the requirements of this chapter or IC 20-34-4 for that particular immunization is inapplicable for the student until the immunization is found no longer detrimental to the student's health. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-2.5.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-4 Medical inspection of student

Sec. 4. The governing body of a school corporation may provide for the inspection of students by a school physician to determine whether any child suffers from disease, disability, decayed teeth, or other defects that may reduce the student's efficiency or prevent the student from receiving the full benefit of the student's school work. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-3.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-5 Exemption from examination

Sec. 5. If the parent of a student furnishes a certificate of examination from an Indiana physician at the beginning of a school year, the student is exempt from any examination the governing body requires under section 4 of this chapter. The certificate of examination must state that the physician has examined the student and reported the results of the examination to the parent. The governing body may require a parent to periodically furnish additional certificates. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-4.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-6 School physicians and nurses

Sec. 6. (a) The governing body of a school corporation may appoint one (1) or more school physicians and one (1) or more nurses who are registered to practice nursing in Indiana. (b) A nurse appointed under this section is responsible for emergency nursing care of students when an illness or accident occurs during school hours or on or near school property. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-5.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-7 Joint employment of physicians, health coordinators, or nurses

Sec. 7. (a) Two (2) or more school corporations may jointly employ one (1) physician, one (1) health coordinator, and one (1) or more nurses. School corporations may also employ the personnel jointly with a civil city or town. (b) Arrangements under this section must be on terms agreeable to all school corporations involved. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-6.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-8 School physician duties

Sec. 8. A school physician shall promptly examine each student who is referred to the physician. The physician shall examine teachers and janitors and inspect school buildings to the extent required, in the physician's opinion, to protect the health of students and teachers. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-7.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-9 Students found to be ill; medical care; readmission; appeals

Sec. 9. (a) If a student is ill, has a communicable disease, or is infested with parasites, the school principal may send the student home with a note to the student's parent. The note must describe the nature of the illness or infestation and, if appropriate, recommend that the family physician be consulted. (b) If the parent of a student who is sent home under this section is financially unable to provide the necessary medical care, the medical care shall be provided by a public health facility. If a public health facility is not available, the township trustee or an appropriate governmental agency shall provide the necessary care. (c) A student who is sent home under this section may be readmitted to the school: (1) when it is apparent to school officials that the student is no longer ill, no longer has a communicable disease, or is no longer infested with parasites; (2) upon certification of a physician that the student is no longer ill, no longer has a communicable disease, or is no longer infested with parasites; (3) upon certification of a physician that the student has a communicable disease, but the disease is not transmissible through normal school contacts; or (4) upon certification of a Christian Science practitioner, who is listed in The Christian Science Journal, that based on the practitioner's observation the student apparently is no longer ill, no longer has a communicable disease, or is no longer infested with parasites. If school personnel disagree with the certifying physician or Christian Science practitioner as to whether the student should be readmitted to school, the local health officer shall determine whether the student may be readmitted to school. (d) An individual who objects to the determination made by the local health officer under this section may appeal to the commissioner of the Indiana department of health, who is the ultimate authority. IC 4-21.5 applies to appeals under this subsection. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-8.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.185.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-10 Sickle cell anemia tests

Sec. 10. (a) A sickle cell anemia test shall be administered to each student when the examining physician or school nurse determines that the test is necessary. The physician shall state on the examination form whether the test was given and, if it was, the result. All positive results shall be filed with the examining physician and the Indiana department of health. (b) The Indiana department of health and the state board shall adopt joint rules concerning sickle cell anemia testing equipment, qualifications for sickle cell anemia testing personnel, and sickle cell anemia testing procedures. (c) Records of all tests administered under this section shall be made and continuously maintained by the Indiana department of health to provide information useful in protecting, promoting, and maintaining the health of students. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-14.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.186.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-11 Lead poisoning tests

Sec. 11. (a) The governing body of a school corporation may require students to be tested for lead poisoning. (b) If a student's parent states in writing that the parent is financially unable to pay for a test under this section, the student shall be referred to the free clinic or public health facility in the area that provides services for indigents. (c) The Indiana department of health and the state board shall adopt joint rules concerning lead poisoning testing under this section. (d) Records of all tests administered under this section shall be made and continuously maintained by the Indiana department of health to provide information useful in protecting, promoting, and maintaining the health of students. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-15.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.187.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-12 Vision tests; records; report on information

Sec. 12. (a) For purposes of this section, "modified clinical technique" means a battery of vision tests that includes: (1) a visual acuity test to determine an individual's ability to see at various distances; (2) a refractive error test to determine the focusing power of the eye; (3) an ocular health test to determine any external or internal abnormalities of the eye; and (4) a binocular coordination test to determine if the eyes are working together properly. (b) For purposes of this section, "vision screening" means the testing of visual acuity to determine an individual's ability to see at various distances using: (1) the Snellen chart; (2) Sloan letter charts; (3) HOTV letter or LEA symbol charts for younger students; or (4) technology devices, including photoscreens or autorefractors, for a child who is unable to perform the tests described in subdivisions (1) through (3); at a distance of either ten (10) or twenty (20) feet for distance vision, depending on the calibration of the chart being used, and a distance of fourteen (14) inches for near vision. (c) The modified clinical technique shall be performed by an ophthalmologist licensed as a physician under IC 25-22.5 or an optometrist licensed under IC 25-24. (d) The governing body of each school corporation shall conduct a vision test for each student enrolling in or transferring into: (1) either kindergarten or grade 1; (2) grade 3; (3) grade 5; and (4) grade 8; and for each student suspected of having a visual defect. (e) The vision test for students in kindergarten and grade 1 shall be conducted using the modified clinical technique unless a waiver is granted under section 13 of this chapter. If a waiver is granted for a school corporation, the governing body shall conduct a vision screening described in subsection (b) upon each student's enrollment in kindergarten or grade 1. (f) Each student described in subsection (d)(2), (d)(3), and (d)(4), and each student suspected of having a visual defect shall be tested using a vision screening of the student's visual acuity. (g) The following standards apply for a vision screening under subsections (e) and (f): (1) A student in kindergarten or grade 1 who is unable to read with each eye the 20/30 line of the Snellen chart or the 20/32 line of the Sloan letters, HOTV, or LEA symbol optotypes shall be recommended for further examination based upon the recommendation of the individual performing the screening. (2) A student: (A) in grade 3, grade 5, or grade 8; or (B) suspected of having a visual defect; who is unable to read with each eye the 20/30 line of the Snellen chart or the 20/32 line of the Sloan letters shall be recommended for further examination based upon the recommendation of the individual performing the screening. (3) If a student at any grade level is recommended for further examination, the school must provide a written recommendation for further examination to the parent or legal guardian of the student. (h) Records of all tests shall be made and continuously maintained by the school corporation to provide information useful in protecting, promoting, and maintaining the health of students. The Indiana department of health, in consultation with the state board, shall adopt rules concerning vision testing equipment, qualifications of vision testing personnel, visual screening procedures, and criteria for failure and referral in the screening tests based on accepted medical practice and standards. (i) The school corporation's governing body and the superintendent shall receive annually the following information concerning the tests conducted under this section: (1) The number of students eligible for testing, by grade. (2) The number of students tested, by grade. (3) The number of students by grade who were tested using the modified clinical technique. (4) The number of students by grade who were tested using a vision screening. (5) The number of students by grade who passed a test. (6) The number of students by grade who failed a test or were referred for further testing. (7) The name of the individual or department that supervised the testing. (j) Each school corporation shall annually provide to the department, for each school within the school corporation, the following information concerning the tests conducted under this section: (1) the number of students tested by grade; (2) the number of students by grade who were tested using the modified clinical technique; (3) the number of students by grade who were tested using a vision screening; (4) the number of students who passed a test by grade; and (5) the number of students who failed a test or who were referred for further testing. (k) Not later than October 1 each year, the department shall report for the previous school year: (1) a compilation of the information received from school corporations under subsection (j); (2) information received under section 13 of this chapter, including: (A) the number of school corporations that applied for a waiver; (B) the number of waivers approved; (C) the number of waivers denied; (D) the name of each school corporation that applied for a waiver and whether the waiver was approved or denied; and (E) the reason for the approval or denial; (3) the total number of students eligible for testing; and (4) the total number of students tested; to the legislative council in electronic format under IC 5-14-6. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-16.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.161-2009, SEC.3; P.L.89-2013, SEC.1; P.L.56-2023, SEC.188; P.L.164-2023, SEC.52.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-13 School corporation waiver of vision tests; records of waiver requests

Sec. 13. (a) If a school corporation is unable to comply with section 12(e) of this chapter, the governing body may, before November 1 of a school year, request from the secretary of education a waiver of the requirements of section 12(e) of this chapter. (b) The waiver request under subsection (a) must: (1) be in writing; (2) include the reason or reasons that necessitated the waiver request; and (3) indicate the extent to which the governing body attempted to comply with the requirements under section 12(e) of this chapter. (c) The secretary of education shall take action on the waiver request not later than thirty (30) days after receiving the waiver request. (d) The secretary of education may: (1) approve the waiver request; (2) deny the waiver request; or (3) provide whatever relief that may be available to enable the school corporation to comply with the requirements under section 12(e) of this chapter. (e) If the secretary of education approves the waiver request, the governing body shall conduct an annual screening test of the visual acuity of each student as described in section 12(b) of this chapter upon the student's enrollment in or transfer to grade 1. (f) The governing body of each school corporation shall make and maintain records of all waivers requested by the governing body under this section. (g) The secretary of education shall make and continuously maintain records of all actions taken by the secretary of education concerning all waivers requested under this section. (h) A request for a waiver under this section must be made annually. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-16.5.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.161-2009, SEC.4; P.L.89-2013, SEC.2; P.L.43-2021, SEC.113; P.L.164-2023, SEC.53.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-14 Hearing tests

Sec. 14. (a) The governing body of each school corporation shall annually conduct an audiometer test or a similar test to determine the hearing efficiency of the following students: (1) Students in grade 1, grade 4, grade 7, and grade 10. (2) A student who has transferred into the school corporation. (3) A student who is suspected of having hearing defects. (b) A governing body may appoint the technicians and assistants necessary to perform the testing required under this section. (c) Records of all tests shall be made and continuously maintained by the school corporation to provide information that may assist in diagnosing and treating any student's auditory abnormality. However, diagnosis and treatment shall be performed only on recommendation of an Indiana physician who has examined the student. (d) The governing body may adopt rules for the administration of this section. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-17.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-15 Repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-18.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.141-2006, SEC.95. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.271.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-16 Repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-19.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Repealed by P.L.4-2007, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-17 Human immunodeficiency virus information; contents; consent to distribute

Sec. 17. (a) The state board shall provide information stressing the moral aspects of abstinence from sexual activity in any literature that it distributes to students and young adults concerning available methods for the prevention of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The literature must state that the best way to prevent HIV transmission as a result of sexual activity is for young people to refrain from sexual activity until they are ready as adults to establish, in the context of marriage, a mutually faithful monogamous relationship. (b) The state board may not distribute HIV literature described in subsection (a) to students without the consent of the governing body of the school corporation the students attend. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-21.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.112-2020, SEC.56.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-18 Release of medication

Sec. 18. (a) This section does not apply to medication possessed by a student for self-administration under IC 20-33-8-13. (b) Medication that is possessed by a school for administration during school hours or at school functions for a student may be released to: (1) the student's parent; or (2) an individual who is: (A) at least eighteen (18) years of age; and (B) designated in writing by the student's parent to receive the medication. (c) A school corporation may send home medication that is possessed by a school for administration during school hours or at school functions with a student if the student's parent provides written permission for the student to receive the medication. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-22.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.76-2005, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-19 Eye protection devices

Sec. 19. (a) Each public school student and teacher shall wear industrial quality eye protective devices at all times while participating in any of the following courses: (1) Career and technical education involving experience with: (A) hot molten metals; (B) milling, sawing, turning, shaping, cutting, or stamping of any solid material; (C) heat treatment, tempering, or kiln firing of any metal or material; (D) gas or electric arc welding; (E) repair or servicing of any vehicle; or (F) caustic or explosive materials. (2) Chemical or combined chemical-physical laboratories involving caustic or explosive chemicals or hot liquids or solids. (b) Eye protective devices are of industrial quality if the devices meet the standards of the American standard safety code for head, eye, and respiratory protection, Z2.1-1959, promulgated by the American Standards Association, Inc. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-8-1.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.120.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-20 Emergency preparedness drills

Sec. 20. (a) The governing body of a school corporation and an organizer of a charter school shall require each school in the governing body's jurisdiction or organizer's responsibility to conduct periodic emergency preparedness drills during the school year in compliance with rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 by the state board. (b) Each school and attendance center shall conduct at least: (1) one (1) tornado preparedness drill; and (2) one (1) manmade occurrence disaster drill; during each semester. (c) At least one (1) manmade occurrence disaster drill required under subsection (b) must be an armed intruder drill and must be conducted in conformity with the requirements of section 27 of this chapter and within ninety (90) calendar days after the beginning of the school year. (d) Each: (1) state accredited nonpublic school; and (2) charter school; must conduct at least one (1) armed intruder drill in conformity with the requirements of section 27 of this chapter during each school year. (e) Notwithstanding rules established by the state fire marshal under IC 12-17-12-19, a drill conducted under subsection (b) may be conducted instead of a periodic or monthly fire evacuation drill requirement established by the state fire marshal. However, a drill conducted under subsection (b) may not be made: (1) instead of more than two (2) periodic or monthly fire evacuation drills in a particular school semester; and (2) in two (2) consecutive months. (f) The governing body of a school corporation or an organizer of a charter school may direct schools to conduct emergency preparedness drills in addition to those required under subsection (b). (g) The governing body of a school corporation or organizer of a charter school shall require each principal to file a certified statement that all drills have been conducted as required under this section. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-8-2.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.132-2007, SEC.8; P.L.103-2015, SEC.1; P.L.197-2019, SEC.8; P.L.92-2020, SEC.82; P.L.150-2023, SEC.25; P.L.135-2024, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-21 Memorandum of understanding between school corporation or charter school and community mental health center or provider; referrals; diagnosis

Sec. 21. (a) Each school corporation and charter school shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with a community mental health center established under IC 12-29-2 or a provider certified or licensed by the state to provide appropriate and necessary mental or behavioral health services to students. The division of mental health and addiction shall develop a memorandum of understanding for referral and assist school corporations and charter schools in obtaining a memorandum of understanding with a community mental health center or an appropriate provider. (b) A school corporation and a charter school may not refer a student to a mental health care provider or a community mental health center for services unless the school corporation or charter school has received the written consent of the student's parent or guardian. (c) If a school corporation or charter school refers a student to a mental health care provider, the school corporation or charter school may note the referral in the student's cumulative record but may not include any possible diagnosis or information concerning the student's mental health other than any medication that the student takes for the student's mental health. A student record that contains medical information must be kept confidential. (d) A school counselor or other employee of a school corporation or a charter school may not diagnose a student as having a mental health condition unless the individual's scope of practice includes diagnosing a mental health condition. (e) Before providing a referral under a memorandum of understanding, each school corporation and charter school shall comply with the following requirements: (1) Develop a process for a teacher or school employee to notify a school official to contact a student's parent if the student demonstrates a repeated pattern of aberrant or abnormal behavior. The parental notification process described in this subdivision must also include that the school will hold a conference with the student and the student's parent. (2) Require that the conference described in subdivision (1) must address the student's potential need for and benefit from: (A) mental or behavioral health services; or (B) mental or behavioral health services provided by the community mental health center or appropriate provider that is contracted and paid for by the school corporation or charter school. (3) Establish a procedure for a parent who chooses to seek services for the student to follow that includes granting written parental consent for the student to receive mental or behavioral health services by a community mental health center or appropriate provider described under subdivision (2). (4) Ensure that a school maintains the confidentiality of any medical records that result from a student's participation in any treatment described in subdivision (2). The school must adopt a policy that prohibits the school from: (A) sharing any reports or notes resulting from the provision of mental or behavioral health services described in subdivision (2)(A) with other school officials; and (B) maintaining any reports, notes, diagnosis, or appointments that result from a student's participation in any treatment described in subdivision (2)(A) through (2)(B) in the student's permanent educational file. As added by P.L.185-2015, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.69-2020, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-22 Possession and use of sunscreen; immunity from civil liability; assistance and guidance

Sec. 22. (a) As used in this section, "school" means a public or charter school. (b) A student may possess and use a topical, non-aerosol sunscreen product while on school property or at a school sponsored event or activity without being required to: (1) have a physician's note or prescription; or (2) store the topical, non-aerosol sunscreen product in a specific location; if the product is regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use for the purpose of limiting ultraviolet light-induced skin damage. (c) School personnel may assist a student in applying a topical, non-aerosol sunscreen product if the school has written permission from the student's parent or guardian. (d) A school corporation, a school, and school personnel are immune from civil liability for any actions taken in good faith to comply with this section. The civil immunity under this subsection does not apply to an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful, wanton, or intentional misconduct. (e) This section may not be construed to: (1) require school personnel to assist students in applying a topical sunscreen product; or (2) prohibit a school from allowing a topical, aerosol sunscreen product under school policy. (f) The department may provide assistance and guidance to schools concerning the administration of this section. As added by P.L.5-2018, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-23 Charter school and accredited nonpublic school local school safety and emergency plans

Sec. 23. (a) Each charter school and state accredited nonpublic school shall adopt a local school safety and emergency plan that includes: (1) safety and emergency training and educational opportunities for school employees; and (2) periodic safety and emergency preparedness and evacuation drills. (b) Each charter school and state accredited nonpublic school shall provide a copy of the floor plans for each building located on the school's property that clearly indicates each exit, the interior rooms and hallways, and the location of any hazardous materials located in the building to the law enforcement agency and the fire department that have jurisdiction over the school. (c) If a charter school or state accredited nonpublic school has conducted critical incidence digital mapping as described in IC 10-21-1-1 for each school building located on the school's property, it may provide the critical incidence digital mapping information to: (1) the law enforcement agency and fire department that have jurisdiction over the mapped school buildings; and (2) the statewide 911 system described in IC 36-8-16.7-22 through the public safety answer point, or "PSAP", described in IC 36-8-16.7-20 that has jurisdiction over the mapped school buildings; to satisfy the requirement of subsection (b). (d) Once a charter school develops a school safety plan under IC 10-21-1-10, the charter school has satisfied the requirements of this section. As added by P.L.211-2018(ss), SEC.10. Amended by P.L.92-2020, SEC.83; P.L.150-2023, SEC.26.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-24 Repealed

As added by P.L.44-2019, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.200-2023, SEC.30. Repealed by P.L.214-2025, SEC.185.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-26 Seizure management plan

Sec. 26. (a) As used in this section, "school nurse" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-34-5-9. (b) If a school corporation or charter school receives a seizure management and treatment plan for a student that was developed by the student's health care provider, the following requirements must be met: (1) The school corporation or charter school shall maintain the seizure management and treatment plan on file at the school that the student attends. (2) The school nurse for the school corporation or charter school shall develop an individual health plan for the student that applies to the student during the school day or while the student is participating in a school-sponsored activity. (3) A school nurse, or the school nurse's designee, shall be available to perform the tasks necessary to implement the student's individual health plan during the school day or while the student is participating in a school-sponsored activity. (c) The department shall identify resources, from nationally recognized organizations, such as the Epilepsy Foundation of America, the National Association of School Nurses, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or a comparable organization, to assist public schools in implementing individual health plans for students with seizure disorders. As added by P.L.241-2019, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 20-34-3-27 Armed intruder drill; sensory component or activity; prohibition

Sec. 27. (a) As used in this section, "sensory components or activities" refers to aspects of an armed intruder drill intended to simulate a real armed intruder scenario that include: (1) simulations of gunfire; (2) simulations of gunshot wounds or other injuries; (3) the use of a prop firearm; (4) the use of a pellet gun; or (5) participation in the drill by law enforcement personnel with drawn firearms. (b) An armed intruder drill conducted under section 20 of this chapter that includes sensory components or activities may not: (1) require student participation; or (2) take place during regular school hours if a majority of the student body is present on school property. As added by P.L.135-2024, SEC.5.
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