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2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 3. Health and Safety Measures › 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 3. Health and Safety Measures › 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 3. Health and Safety Measures › 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 3. Health and Safety Measures › 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 3. Health and Safety Measures › 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 3. Health and Safety Measures › 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 3. Health and Safety Measures › 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 3. Health and Safety Measures › 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 3. Health and Safety Measures › 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 3. Health and Safety Measures › 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 3. Health and Safety Measures › 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 3. Health and Safety Measures › 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 3. Health and Safety Measures › 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 3. Health and Safety Measures › 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 3. Health and Safety Measures › 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 3. Health and Safety Measures › 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 3. Health and Safety Measures › 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 3. Health and Safety Measures › 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 3. Health and Safety Measures › 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 active shooter drill and must be conducted 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) active shooter drill 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 3. Health and Safety Measures › 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 3. Health and Safety Measures › 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 3. Health and Safety Measures › 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 4. Immunizations › 20-34-4-1. Keeping Immunization Records; Student Transfer

Sec. 1. (a) Each school shall keep an immunization record of the school's students according to procedures prescribed by the Indiana department of health.
(b) Whenever a student transfers to another school, the school from which the student is transferring may furnish, not later than twenty (20) days after the transfer, a copy of the student's immunization record to the school to which the student is transferring.
(c) Whenever a student enrolls in a state educational institution, the school from which the student graduated may furnish a copy of the student's immunization record to the state educational institution. If the student is enrolled in a state educational institution while still attending a secondary level school, the secondary level school that the student is attending may furnish a copy of the student's immunization record to the state educational institution.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-9.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.231; P.L.208-2015, SEC.11; P.L.56-2023, SEC.189.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 4. Immunizations › 20-34-4-2. Required Immunizations; Immunization Calendar; Rules

Sec. 2. (a) Every child residing in Indiana who is enrolled in an accredited elementary school or high school shall be immunized as determined by the Indiana department of health against:
(1) diphtheria;
(2) pertussis (whooping cough);
(3) tetanus;
(4) measles;
(5) rubella;
(6) poliomyelitis;
(7) mumps;
(8) varicella;
(9) hepatitis A;
(10) hepatitis B; and
(11) meningitis.
(b) The Indiana department of health may expand or otherwise modify the list of communicable diseases that require documentation of immunity as medical information becomes available that would warrant the expansion or modification in the interest of public health.
(c) Before November 30 of each year, the Indiana department of health shall publish a two (2) year calendar of immunization requirements and recommendations. The calendar must include:
(1) the immunization requirements for the following school year; and
(2) recommendations for immunization requirements for the year subsequent to the following school year.
(d) The publishing time frame for the calendar described in subsection (c) does not apply in the event of an emergency as determined by the state health commissioner.
(e) The Indiana department of health shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 specifying the:
(1) required immunizations;
(2) child's age for administering each vaccine;
(3) adequately immunizing doses; and
(4) method of documentation of proof of immunity.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-9.5(a), (b), (c), (d).]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.161-2009, SEC.5; P.L.208-2015, SEC.12; P.L.56-2023, SEC.190.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 4. Immunizations › 20-34-4-3. Notification; Provision of Information to Parents

Sec. 3. (a) Each school shall notify each parent of a student who enrolls in the school of the requirement that the student must be immunized and that the immunization is required for the student's continued enrollment, attendance, or residence at the school unless:
(1) the parent or student provides the appropriate documentation of immunity; or
(2) IC 20-34-3-2 or IC 20-34-3-3 applies.
(b) A school that enrolls grade 6 students shall provide each parent of a student who is entering grade 6 with information prescribed by the Indiana department of health under subsection (c) concerning the link between cancer and the human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and that an immunization against the human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is available.
(c) The Indiana department of health shall provide a school described in subsection (b) with the information concerning cancer and the human papillomavirus (HPV) infection required in subsection (b). The information must include the following:
(1) The latest scientific information on the immunization against the human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and the immunization's effectiveness against causes of cancer.
(2) That a pap smear is still critical for the detection of precancerous changes in the cervix to allow for treatment before cervical cancer develops.
(3) Information concerning the means in which the human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is contracted.
(4) A statement that any questions or concerns concerning immunizing the child against human papillomavirus (HPV) could be answered by contacting a health care provider.
(d) The Indiana department of health shall provide the department of education with material concerning immunizations and immunization preventable diseases for distribution to parents and guardians. The department of education shall provide these materials to schools to be provided to students' parents and guardians. These materials may be distributed by a school by posting the required information on the school's website.
(e) Any notification or materials provided or distributed by the Indiana department of health or a school to a parent of a student regarding required or recommended immunizations for the student must clearly delineate or label immunizations that are required and immunizations that are only recommended.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-9.5(e).]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.80-2007, SEC.1; P.L.208-2015, SEC.13; P.L.56-2023, SEC.191; P.L.160-2023, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 4. Immunizations › 20-34-4-4. Presenting Student for Immunization; Entering Information Into Immunization Data Registry

Sec. 4. (a) The parent of any student who has not received the immunizations required under this chapter shall present the student to a health care provider authorized to administer the immunizations.
(b) The health care provider who administers the required immunizations to a student or the health care provider's designee shall enter the immunization information into the state immunization data registry in accordance with IC 16-38-5.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-9.6.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.208-2015, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 4. Immunizations › 20-34-4-5. Statement of Immunization History; Waiver; Rules

Sec. 5. (a) Each school shall require the parent of a student who has enrolled in the school to furnish, not later than the first day of school attendance, proof of the student's immunization status, either as a written document from the health care provider who administered the immunization or documentation provided from the state immunization data registry.
(b) The statement must show, except for a student to whom IC 20-34-3-2 or IC 20-34-3-3 applies, that the student has been immunized as required under section 2 of this chapter. The statement must include the student's date of birth and the date of each immunization.
(c) A student may not be permitted to attend school beyond the first day of school without furnishing the documentation described in subsections (a) and (b) unless:
(1) the school gives the parent of the student a waiver; or
(2) the local health department or a health care provider determines that the student's immunization schedule has been delayed due to extreme circumstances and that the required immunizations will not be completed before the first day of school.
The waiver referred to in subdivision (1) may not be granted for a period that exceeds twenty (20) school days. If subdivision (2) applies, the parent of the student shall furnish the written statement and a schedule, approved by a health care provider who is authorized to administer the immunizations or the local health department, for the completion of the remainder of the immunizations.
(d) The Indiana department of health may commence an action against a school under IC 4-21.5-3-6 or IC 4-21.5-4 for the issuance of an order of compliance for failure to enforce this section.
(e) Neither a religious objection under IC 20-34-3-2 nor an exception for the student's health under IC 20-34-3-3 relieves a parent from the reporting requirements under this section.
(f) The Indiana department of health shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-10.1.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.208-2015, SEC.15; P.L.56-2023, SEC.192.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 4. Immunizations › 20-34-4-6. Collection of Immunization Data; Onsite Review or Examination

Sec. 6. (a) The Indiana department of health shall collect immunization data on school age children using the state immunization data registry. Each school corporation shall ensure that all applicable immunization information is complete in the state immunization data registry not later than the first Friday in February each year. The Indiana department of health shall use the data to create aggregate reports.
(b) The Indiana department of health and the local health department shall, for good cause shown that there exists a substantial threat to the health and safety of a student or the school community, be able to validate immunization reports by onsite reviews or examinations of nonidentifying immunization record data. This section does not independently authorize the Indiana department of health, a local department of health, or an agent of the Indiana department of health or local department of health to have access to identifying medical or academic record data of individual students attending nonaccredited nonpublic schools.
(c) The Indiana department of health has exclusive power to adopt rules for the administration of this section.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-11.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.231-2005, SEC.45; P.L.80-2007, SEC.3; P.L.208-2015, SEC.17; P.L.56-2023, SEC.193.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 4. Immunizations › 20-34-4-7. Repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-9.5(f).]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Repealed by P.L.1-2009, SEC.174.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 4.5. Emergency Medication › 20-34-4.5-0.2. "Emergency Medication"

Sec. 0.2. As used in this chapter, "emergency medication" means any of the following:
(1) Albuterol.
(2) Epinephrine.
(3) Naloxone, as an overdose intervention drug that is subject to IC 16-42-27.
As added by P.L.117-2017, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 4.5. Emergency Medication › 20-34-4.5-0.4. "Emergency Stock Medication"

Sec. 0.4. As used in this chapter, "emergency stock medication" means emergency medication to which both of the following apply:
(1) The prescription or statewide standing order for the emergency medication is filled by a school or school corporation.
(2) The emergency medication is stored at a school in accordance with this chapter.
As added by P.L.117-2017, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.164-2023, SEC.54.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 4.5. Emergency Medication › 20-34-4.5-0.6. "School"

Sec. 0.6. As used in this chapter, "school" means a:
(1) public school;
(2) charter school; or
(3) state accredited nonpublic school.
As added by P.L.117-2017, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.92-2020, SEC.84.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 4.5. Emergency Medication › 20-34-4.5-0.8. "School Nurse"

Sec. 0.8. As used in this chapter, "school nurse" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-34-5-9.
As added by P.L.117-2017, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 4.5. Emergency Medication › 20-34-4.5-1. Prescription or Standing Order for Emergency Medication; Storage

Sec. 1. (a) A school or a school corporation may:
(1) fill a prescription or statewide standing order for an emergency medication; and
(2) store the emergency medication:
(A) if the prescription or statewide standing order is filled by a school, in the school; or
(B) if the prescription or statewide standing order is filled by a school corporation, in a school in the school corporation;
if a health care provider who is licensed in Indiana and whose scope of practice includes the prescribing of medication writes the prescription or the state health commissioner issues a statewide standing order for the emergency medication for the school or school corporation.
(b) The school shall store the emergency medication in a safe location in which only school employees have access.
As added by P.L.92-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.117-2017, SEC.7; P.L.164-2023, SEC.55.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 4.5. Emergency Medication › 20-34-4.5-1.5. Expiration Date for Injectable Epinephrine

Sec. 1.5. Injectable epinephrine that is filled and used in accordance with this chapter must have an expiration date of not less than twelve (12) months from the date that the pharmacy dispenses the injectable epinephrine to the school or school corporation.
As added by P.L.117-2017, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 4.5. Emergency Medication › 20-34-4.5-2. Administration of Emergency Medication; School Employees, Training

Sec. 2. (a) A school nurse may administer emergency stock medication obtained under section 1 of this chapter to any of the following individuals if the individual is demonstrating signs or symptoms of a life-threatening emergency and the individual does not have emergency medication at the school or the individual's prescription is not available:
(1) Students at the school.
(2) School employees.
(3) Visitors at the school.
(b) School employees may administer emergency stock medication obtained under section 1 of this chapter if the following are met:
(1) The school employee has voluntarily received training in:
(A) recognizing a life-threatening emergency; and
(B) the proper administration of emergency medication;
by a health care provider who is licensed or certified in Indiana, for whom the administration of emergency medication is within the health care provider's scope of practice, who has received training in the administration of emergency medication, and who is knowledgeable in recognizing the symptoms of a life-threatening emergency and the administration of emergency medication.
(2) The individual to whom the emergency stock medication is being administered is:
(A) a student at the school;
(B) a school employee; or
(C) a visitor at the school.
As added by P.L.92-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.117-2017, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 4.5. Emergency Medication › 20-34-4.5-3. Prescribing of Emergency Medication; Standing Order; Dispensing

Sec. 3. (a) A health care provider who is licensed in Indiana and whose scope of practice includes the prescribing of medication may:
(1) write; or
(2) transmit in an electronic format for an electronically transmitted prescription;
a prescription, drug order, or protocol for an emergency medication for a school or school corporation.
(b) The state health commissioner or the state health commissioner's designee who is a licensed prescriber may issue a statewide standing order, prescription, or protocol for emergency stock medication for schools or school corporations.
(c) A pharmacist licensed under IC 25-26 may dispense a valid prescription, drug order, standing order, or protocol for an emergency medication issued in the name of a school or school corporation.
As added by P.L.92-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.117-2017, SEC.10; P.L.28-2019, SEC.5; P.L.164-2023, SEC.56.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 4.5. Emergency Medication › 20-34-4.5-4. Civil Immunity

Sec. 4. (a) A school nurse or school employee who administers an emergency stock medication in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines and with this chapter is not liable for civil damages resulting from the administration of the emergency stock medication under this chapter unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
(b) The state health commissioner, the state health commissioner's designee, or a health care provider described in section 3 of this chapter who:
(1) writes; or
(2) transmits in an electronic format for an electronically transmitted prescription;
a prescription, drug order, statewide standing order, or protocol under this chapter is not liable for civil damages resulting from the administration of an emergency stock medication under this chapter.
(c) A health care provider described in section 2(b)(1) of this chapter who provides training to school employees under this chapter is not liable for civil damages resulting from the administration of an emergency stock medication.
As added by P.L.92-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.117-2017, SEC.11; P.L.28-2019, SEC.6; P.L.164-2023, SEC.57.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 4.5. Emergency Medication › 20-34-4.5-5. Guidance Materials by the Department

Sec. 5. The department shall:
(1) develop guidance materials concerning each emergency medication; and
(2) post a copy of the guidance materials on the department's Internet web site.
As added by P.L.117-2017, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 4.5. Emergency Medication › 20-34-4.5-6. Report on the Administration of Emergency Stock Medication

Sec. 6. A school employee described in section 2(b)(1) of this chapter or a school nurse shall:
(1) make a report when an emergency stock medication is administered; and
(2) submit the report to the department in an electronic format not later than ten (10) school days after the emergency stock medication is administered.
As added by P.L.117-2017, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 5. Care of Students With Diabetes › 20-34-5-1. "Diabetes Management and Treatment Plan"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "diabetes management and treatment plan" means a plan prepared under section 12 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.166-2007, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 5. Care of Students With Diabetes › 20-34-5-3. "Individualized Health Plan"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "individualized health plan" means a coordinated plan of care designed to meet the unique health care needs of a student with diabetes in a school setting.
As added by P.L.166-2007, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 5. Care of Students With Diabetes › 20-34-5-4. "Licensed Health Care Practitioner"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "licensed health care practitioner" means an individual who:
(1) is licensed to provide health care services; and
(2) has prescriptive authority;
under IC 25.
As added by P.L.166-2007, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 5. Care of Students With Diabetes › 20-34-5-6. "Registered Nurse"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "registered nurse" refers to an individual who is licensed as a registered nurse under IC 25-23.
As added by P.L.166-2007, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 5. Care of Students With Diabetes › 20-34-5-8. "School Employee"

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "school employee" means an individual employed by:
(1) a public school, including a charter school, or a state accredited nonpublic school;
(2) a local health department working with a school under this chapter; or
(3) another entity with which a school has contracted to perform the duties required under this chapter.
As added by P.L.166-2007, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.92-2020, SEC.85.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 5. Care of Students With Diabetes › 20-34-5-9. "School Nurse"

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "school nurse" refers to an individual who:
(1) is employed by a school;
(2) is licensed as a registered nurse under IC 25-23; and
(3) meets the requirements set forth in 515 IAC 8-1-47.
As added by P.L.166-2007, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 5. Care of Students With Diabetes › 20-34-5-11. "Volunteer Health Aide"

Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "volunteer health aide" means a school employee who:
(1) is not licensed or authorized to provide health care services under IC 25;
(2) volunteers to act in the capacity of a volunteer health aide; and
(3) has successfully completed the training described in section 15 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.166-2007, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.119.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 5. Care of Students With Diabetes › 20-34-5-12. Requirements of Plan

Sec. 12. (a) A diabetes management and treatment plan must be prepared and implemented for a student with diabetes for use during school hours or at a school related activity. The plan must be developed by:
(1) the licensed health care practitioner responsible for the student's diabetes treatment; and
(2) the student's parent or legal guardian.
(b) A diabetes management and treatment plan must:
(1) identify the health care services or procedures the student should receive at school;
(2) evaluate the student's:
(A) ability to manage; and
(B) level of understanding of;
the student's diabetes; and
(3) be signed by the student's parent or legal guardian and the licensed health care practitioner responsible for the student's diabetes treatment.
(c) The parent or legal guardian of a student with diabetes shall submit a copy of the student's diabetes management and treatment plan to the school nurse. The plan must be submitted to and be reviewed by the school nurse:
(1) before or at the beginning of a school year;
(2) at the time the student enrolls, if the student is enrolled in school after the beginning of the school year; or
(3) as soon as practicable following a diagnosis of diabetes for the student.
As added by P.L.166-2007, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures › Chapter 5. Care of Students With Diabetes › 20-34-5-13. Development of Plan

Sec. 13. (a) An individualized health plan must be developed for each student with diabetes while the student is at school or participating in a school activity. The school's nurse shall develop a student's individualized health plan in collaboration with:
(1) to the extent practicable, the licensed health care practitioner responsible for the student's diabetes treatment;
(2) the school principal;
(3) the student's parent or legal guardian; and
(4) one (1) or more of the student's teachers.
(b) A student's individualized health plan must incorporate the components of the student's diabetes management and treatment plan.
As added by P.L.166-2007, SEC.2.