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IN Code § 20-33-8-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 33. Students: General Provisions|Chapter 8. Student Discipline|20-33-8-8. Duty and Powers of School Corporation to Supervise and Discipline Students

Sec. 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.[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.
IN Code § 20-33-8-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 33. Students: General Provisions|Chapter 8. Student Discipline|20-33-8-9. Disciplinary Powers of Teachers and School Staff Members

Sec. 9. (a) This section applies to an individual who:(1) is a teacher or other school staff member; and(2) has students under the individual's charge.(b) An individual may take any action that is reasonably necessary to carry out or to prevent an interference with an educational function that the individual supervises.(c) Subject to rules of the governing body and the administrative staff, an individual may remove a student for a period that does not exceed five (5) school days from an educational function supervised by the individual or another individual who is a teacher or other school staff member.(d) If an individual removes a student from a class under subsection (c), the principal may place the student in another appropriate class or placement or into inschool suspension. The principal may not return the student to the class from which the student was removed until the principal has met with the student, the student's teacher, and the student's parents to determine an appropriate behavior plan for the student. If the student's parents do not meet with the principal and the student's teacher within a reasonable amount of time, the student may be moved to another class at the principal's discretion.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-4.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.121-2009, SEC.13.
IN Code § 20-33-8-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 33. Students: General Provisions|Chapter 8. Student Discipline|20-33-8-10. Disciplinary Powers of Principals

Sec. 10. (a) A principal may take action concerning the principal's school or a school activity within the principal's jurisdiction that is reasonably necessary to carry out or prevent interference with an educational function or school purposes.(b) Subsection (a) allows a principal to write regulations that govern student conduct.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-5.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
IN Code § 20-33-8-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 33. Students: General Provisions|Chapter 8. Student Discipline|20-33-8-11. Disciplinary Powers of Superintendents and Administrative Staff Members

Sec. 11. A:(1) superintendent; or(2) member of the superintendent's administrative staff, with the superintendent's approval;may take any action with respect to all schools within the superintendent's jurisdiction that is reasonably necessary to carry out or prevent interference with an educational function or school purposes.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-6.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
IN Code § 20-33-8-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 33. Students: General Provisions|Chapter 8. Student Discipline|20-33-8-12. Adoption of Discipline Rules; Publicity Requirement; Discipline Policy Regulations and Guidelines; Delegation of Authority; Rulemaking Powers of Governing Body

Sec. 12. (a) Except as provided under IC 20-33-8-16, the governing body of a school corporation must do the following:(1) Establish written discipline rules, which must include a graduated system of discipline and may include:(A) appropriate dress codes; and(B) if applicable, an agreement for court assisted resolution of school suspension and expulsion cases;for the school corporation.(2) Give general publicity to the discipline rules within a school where the discipline rules apply by actions such as:(A) making a copy of the discipline rules available to students and students' parents; or(B) delivering a copy of the discipline rules to students or the parents of students.This publicity requirement may not be construed technically and is satisfied if the school corporation makes a good faith effort to disseminate to students or parents generally the text or substance of a discipline rule.(b) The:(1) superintendent of a school corporation; and(2) principals of each school in a school corporation;may adopt regulations establishing lines of responsibility and related guidelines in compliance with the discipline policies of the governing body.(c) The governing body of a school corporation may delegate:(1) rulemaking;(2) disciplinary; and(3) other authority;as reasonably necessary to carry out the school purposes of the school corporation.(d) Subsection (a) does not apply to rules or directions concerning the following:(1) Movement of students.(2) Movement or parking of vehicles.(3) Day to day instructions concerning the operation of a classroom or teaching station.(4) Time for commencement of school.(5) Other standards or regulations relating to the manner in which an educational function must be administered.However, this subsection does not prohibit the governing body from regulating the areas listed in this subsection.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-7.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.242-2005, SEC.22; P.L.66-2009, SEC.3.
IN Code § 20-33-8-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 33. Students: General Provisions|Chapter 8. Student Discipline|20-33-8-13. Possession and Self-Administration of Medication Permitted

Sec. 13. (a) Discipline rules adopted under section 12 of this chapter must provide that a student with a chronic disease or medical condition may possess and self-administer medication for the chronic disease or medical condition during the times and in the places set forth under section 14(b) of this chapter if the following conditions are met:(1) The student's parent has filed an authorization with the student's principal for the student to possess and self-administer the medication. The authorization must include the statement described in subdivision (2).(2) A physician states in writing that:(A) the student has an acute or chronic disease or medical condition for which the physician has prescribed medication;(B) the student has been instructed in how to self-administer the medication; and(C) the nature of the disease or medical condition requires emergency administration of the medication.(b) The authorization and statement described in subsection (a) must be filed annually with the student's principal.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-7.5.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
IN Code § 20-33-8-13.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 33. Students: General Provisions|Chapter 8. Student Discipline|20-33-8-13.5. Discipline Rules Prohibiting Bullying Required

Sec. 13.5. (a) Discipline rules adopted by the governing body of a school corporation under section 12 of this chapter must:(1) prohibit bullying; and(2) include:(A) provisions concerning education, parental involvement, and intervention;(B) a detailed procedure for the expedited investigation of incidents of bullying that includes:(i) appropriate responses to bullying behaviors, wherever the behaviors occur;(ii) provisions for anonymous and personal reporting of bullying to a teacher or other school staff;(iii) timetables for reporting of bullying incidents to the parents of both the targeted student and the bully, in an expedited manner;(iv) timetables for reporting of bullying incidents to school counselors, school administrators, the superintendent, or law enforcement, if it is determined that reporting the bullying incident to law enforcement is necessary;(v) discipline provisions for teachers, school staff, or school administrators who fail to initiate or conduct an investigation of a bullying incident; and(vi) discipline provisions for false reporting of bullying; and(C) a detailed procedure outlining the use of follow-up services that includes:(i) support services for the victim; and(ii) bullying education for the bully.(b) The discipline rules described in subsection (a) may be applied regardless of the physical location in which the bullying behavior occurred, whenever:(1) the individual committing the bullying behavior and any of the intended targets of the bullying behavior are students attending a school within a school corporation; and(2) disciplinary action is reasonably necessary to avoid substantial interference with school discipline or prevent an unreasonable threat to the rights of others to a safe and peaceful learning environment.(c) The discipline rules described in subsection (a) must prohibit bullying through the use of data or computer software that is accessed through a:(1) computer;(2) computer system;(3) computer network; or(4) cellular telephone or other wireless or cellular communications device.(d) This section may not be construed to give rise to a cause of action against a person or school corporation based on an allegation of noncompliance with this section. Noncompliance with this section may not be used as evidence against a school corporation in a cause of action.(e) A record made of an investigation, a disciplinary action, or a follow-up action performed under rules adopted under this section is not a public record under IC 5-14-3.(f) The department shall periodically review each policy adopted under this section to ensure the policy's compliance with this section.As added by P.L.106-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.180-2011, SEC.2; P.L.285-2013, SEC.6; P.L.211-2018(ss), SEC.9.
IN Code § 20-33-8-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 33. Students: General Provisions|Chapter 8. Student Discipline|20-33-8-14. Grounds for Suspension or Expulsion

Sec. 14. (a) The following are the grounds for student suspension or expulsion, subject to the procedural requirements of this chapter and as stated by school corporation rules:(1) Student misconduct.(2) Substantial disobedience.(b) The grounds for suspension or expulsion listed in subsection (a) apply when a student is:(1) on school grounds immediately before or during school hours, or immediately after school hours, or at any other time when the school is being used by a school group;(2) off school grounds at a school activity, function, or event; or(3) traveling to or from school or a school activity, function, or event.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-8.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
IN Code § 20-33-8-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 33. Students: General Provisions|Chapter 8. Student Discipline|20-33-8-15. Unlawful Activity by Student

Sec. 15. In addition to the grounds specified in section 14 of this chapter, a student may be suspended or expelled for engaging in unlawful activity on or off school grounds if:(1) the unlawful activity may reasonably be considered to be an interference with school purposes or an educational function; or(2) the student's removal is necessary to restore order or protect persons on school property;including an unlawful activity during weekends, holidays, other school breaks, and the summer period when a student may not be attending classes or other school functions.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-9.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
IN Code § 20-33-8-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 33. Students: General Provisions|Chapter 8. Student Discipline|20-33-8-16. Possession of Firearms, Deadly Weapons, or Destructive Devices

Sec. 16. (a) As used in this section, "firearm" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47-1-5.(b) As used in this section, "deadly weapon" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-31.5-2-86. The term does not include a firearm or destructive device.(c) As used in this section, "destructive device" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47.5-2-4.(d) Notwithstanding section 20 of this chapter, a student who is:(1) identified as bringing a firearm or destructive device to school or on school property; or(2) in possession of a firearm or destructive device on school property;must be expelled for at least one (1) calendar year, with the return of the student to be at the beginning of the first school semester after the end of the one (1) year period.(e) The superintendent may, on a case by case basis, modify the period of expulsion under subsection (d) for a student who is expelled under this section.(f) Notwithstanding section 20 of this chapter, a student who is:(1) identified as bringing a deadly weapon to school or on school property; or(2) in possession of a deadly weapon on school property;may be expelled for not more than one (1) calendar year.(g) A superintendent or the superintendent's designee shall immediately notify the appropriate law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the property where the school is located if a student engages in a behavior described in subsection (d). The superintendent may give similar notice if the student engages in a behavior described in subsection (f). Upon receiving notification under this subsection, the law enforcement agency shall begin an investigation and take appropriate action.(h) A student with a disability (as defined in IC 20-35-1-8) who possesses a firearm on school property is subject to procedural safeguards under 20 U.S.C. 1415.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-10.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.114-2012, SEC.42; P.L.233-2015, SEC.261.
IN Code § 20-33-8-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 33. Students: General Provisions|Chapter 8. Student Discipline|20-33-8-17. Student's Legal Settlement Not in Attendance Area

Sec. 17. A student may be expelled from school if the student's legal settlement is not in the attendance area of the school corporation where the student is enrolled.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-11.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
IN Code § 20-33-8-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 33. Students: General Provisions|Chapter 8. Student Discipline|20-33-8-18. Maximum Term of Suspension; Procedure; Student Assignments

Sec. 18. (a) A principal may suspend a student for not more than ten (10) school days under section 14, 15, or 16 of this chapter. However, the student may be suspended for more than ten (10) school days under section 23 of this chapter.(b) A principal may not suspend a student before the principal affords the student an opportunity for a meeting during which the student is entitled to the following:(1) A written or an oral statement of the charges against the student.(2) If the student denies the charges, a summary of the evidence against the student.(3) An opportunity for the student to explain the student's conduct.(c) When misconduct requires immediate removal of a student, the meeting under subsection (b) must begin as soon as reasonably possible after the student's suspension.(d) Following a suspension, the principal shall send a written statement to the parent of the suspended student describing the following:(1) The student's misconduct.(2) The action taken by the principal.(e) If a student is suspended, the student is required to complete all assignments and school work assigned during the period of the student's suspension. The principal or the principal's designee shall ensure that the student receives:(1) notice of any assignments or school work due;(2) teacher contact information in the event the student has questions regarding the assignments or school work; and(3) credit, in the same manner that a student who is not suspended would receive, for any assignments or school work assigned during the period of the student's suspension that the student completes.A student may be allowed to make up missed tests or quizzes when the student returns to school.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-12.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.94-2019, SEC.2; P.L.155-2020, SEC.18.
IN Code § 20-33-8-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 33. Students: General Provisions|Chapter 8. Student Discipline|20-33-8-20. Maximum Term of Expulsion; Reenrollment in Alternative Program After Expulsion or Exclusion; Reinstatement Review

Sec. 20. (a) Except as provided in section 16 of this chapter, a student may not be expelled for a longer period than the remainder of the school year in which the expulsion took effect if the misconduct occurs during the first semester. If a student is expelled during the second semester, the expulsion remains in effect for summer school and may remain in effect for the first semester of the following school year, unless otherwise modified or terminated by order of the governing body. The appropriate authorities may require that a student who is at least sixteen (16) years of age and who wishes to reenroll after an expulsion or an exclusion attend an alternative program.(b) An expulsion that takes effect more than three (3) weeks before the beginning of the second semester of a school year must be reviewed before the beginning of the second semester. The review:(1) shall be conducted by the superintendent or an individual designated under section 19(a) of this chapter after notice of the review has been given to the student and the student's parent;(2) is limited to newly discovered evidence or evidence of changes in the student's circumstances occurring since the original meeting; and(3) may lead to a recommendation by the person conducting the review that the student be reinstated for the second semester.(c) An expulsion that will remain in effect during the first semester of the following school year must be reviewed before the beginning of the school year. The review:(1) shall be conducted by the superintendent or an individual designated under section 19(a) of this chapter after notice of the review has been given to the student and the student's parent;(2) is limited to newly discovered evidence or evidence of changes in the student's circumstances occurring since the original meeting; and(3) may lead to a recommendation by the individual conducting the review that the student be reinstated for the upcoming school year.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-14.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
IN Code § 20-33-8-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 33. Students: General Provisions|Chapter 8. Student Discipline|20-33-8-21. Scope of Judicial Review

Sec. 21. Judicial review of a governing body's action under this chapter by the circuit or superior court of the county in which a student who is the subject of the governing body's action resides is limited to the issue of whether the governing body acted without following the procedure required under this chapter.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-15.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
IN Code § 20-33-8-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 33. Students: General Provisions|Chapter 8. Student Discipline|20-33-8-22. Effectiveness of Statute During Judicial Review

Sec. 22. An expulsion that has been upheld by a governing body continues in effect during judicial review under section 21 of this chapter unless:(1) the court grants a temporary restraining order under the Indiana Rules of Civil Procedure; and(2) the school corporation was given the opportunity to appear at the hearing regarding the temporary restraining order.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-15.5.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
IN Code § 20-33-8-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 33. Students: General Provisions|Chapter 8. Student Discipline|20-33-8-23. Suspension Pending Expulsion Decision

Sec. 23. The superintendent or the person designated by the superintendent under section 19(a) of this chapter may continue suspension of a student for more than the ten (10) school day period of the principal's suspension and until the time of the expulsion decision under section 19 of this chapter if the superintendent or the designated person determines that the student's continued suspension will prevent or substantially reduce the risk of:(1) interference with an educational function or school purposes; or(2) a physical injury to the student, other students, school employees, or visitors to the school.However, a student may not be suspended from school pending a meeting on a student's proposed expulsion if the expulsion is ordered under section 17 of this chapter.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-16.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
IN Code § 20-33-8-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 33. Students: General Provisions|Chapter 8. Student Discipline|20-33-8-24. Requirements for Reenrollment After Expulsion

Sec. 24. (a) This section applies to a student who:(1) is at least sixteen (16) years of age; and(2) wishes to reenroll after an expulsion.(b) A principal may require a student to attend one (1) or more of the following:(1) An alternative school or alternative educational program.(2) Evening classes.(3) Classes established for students who are at least sixteen (16) years of age.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-17.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
IN Code § 20-33-8-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 20. Education|Article 33. Students: General Provisions|Chapter 8. Student Discipline|20-33-8-26. Rules Requiring Participation in Disciplinary Action by Person Caring for Dependent Student

Sec. 26. (a) The governing body of a school corporation may adopt rules that require a person having care of a dependent student to participate in an action taken under this chapter in connection with a student's behavior. The rules must include the following:(1) Procedures for giving actual notice to the person having care of the dependent student.(2) A description of the steps that the person must take to participate in the school corporation's action.(3) A description of the additional actions in connection with the student's behavior that are justified in part or in full if the person does not participate in the school corporation's action.(b) A dependent student is a child in need of services under IC 31-34-1-7 if, before the student child becomes eighteen (18) years of age:(1) the student's parent fails to participate in a disciplinary proceeding in connection with the student's improper behavior, as provided for by this section, if the behavior of the student has been repeatedly disruptive in the school; and(2) the student needs care, treatment, or rehabilitation that the child:(A) is not receiving; and(B) is unlikely to be provided or accepted without the coercive intervention of the court.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-19.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.