Sec. 32. (a) The governing body of each school corporation shall work with parents to:
(1) develop; and
(2) review periodically;
an evidence based plan for improving student behavior and discipline in the school corporation after receiving a model plan developed by the department.
(b) The model plan developed by the department under subsection (a) must:
(1) reduce out-of-school suspension and disproportionality in discipline and expulsion;
(2) limit referrals to law enforcement and arrests on school property to cases in which referral to law enforcement or arrest is necessary to protect the health and safety of students or school employees; and
(3) include policies to address instances of bullying and cyberbullying on school property of a school corporation.
(c) Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, the department, in collaboration with parent organizations, teacher organizations, educational support professional organizations, and state educational institutions, shall, upon a school corporation's request, provide information and assistance to the school corporation regarding the implementation of the school corporation's evidence based plan developed under subsection (a) to ensure that teachers and administrators receive appropriate professional development and other resources in preparation for carrying out the plan.
As added by P.L.66-2009, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.151-2018, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 26. School Corporations: General Administrative Provisions
Chapter 5. General Powers and Duties
20-26-5-1. Power and Purpose to Conduct Various Education Programs
20-26-5-2. Latch Key Programs; Waiver From State Board
20-26-5-3. Latch Key Programs; Required Compliance
20-26-5-4.3. Superintendent Contract; Public Meeting; Internet Posting
20-26-5-4.5. Superintendent and Principal; Personnel Responsibilities
20-26-5-4.7. Internet Posting of Contract Provisions for Certain Employees
20-26-5-6. Applicability of Laws Governing State Agencies
20-26-5-7. Representation of Governing Body on Public Boards or Commissions
20-26-5-9. Classes or Services Between State Educational Institutions and School Corporations
20-26-5-10.5. Adoption of Policy to Check Employment References
20-26-5-11. Use of Information; Notice of Conviction of Certain Offenses
20-26-5-11.5. Confidentiality Agreements Void as to Substantiated Reports of Abuse or Neglect
20-26-5-12. Construction of Certain Provisions
20-26-5-13. Supplemental Effect of Certain Provisions
20-26-5-14. Liberal Construction
20-26-5-18. Authority to Join Regional School Study Councils
20-26-5-19. Distribution of Payroll Based on Contractual and Salary Schedule Commitments
20-26-5-20. Use of School Facilities; Fees
20-26-5-22.5. Public School Foundations
20-26-5-23. Authorization to Enter Into Agreements Concerning Student Teacher Training
20-26-5-24. Contents of Student Teacher Training Agreement
20-26-5-28. Authority to Establish and Maintain Nursery Schools
20-26-5-29. Funding; State or Federal Aid
20-26-5-30. Maintenance and Support of Nursery School Operated by Incorporated Association
20-26-5-31. School Corporation Police; Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Training
20-26-5-32. Involvement of Parents With Discipline Plan; Department's Model Discipline Plan
20-26-5-32.2. Employee Wage Payment Arrangements
20-26-5-32.4. Autism Information Distribution to Noncertificated Employees
20-26-5-34.2. Bullying Prevention; Training for Employees and Volunteers
20-26-5-34.4. Child Suicide Awareness and Prevention Policy
20-26-5-37.2. School Corporation Delinquencies on Fica Taxes
20-26-5-38. School Materials for Children Detained in Juvenile Detention Facilities
20-26-5-39. Fafsa Notification Requirements
20-26-5-40. Required Information on Student Identification Card; Required Report
20-26-5-41. Public-Private Agreement for Construction of New School Buildings