Sec. 4. A governing body may adjourn the governing body's schools for not more than three (3) days in a school year to allow teachers, school administrators, and paraprofessionals to participate in:
(1) a session concerning agricultural instruction conducted in the county;
(2) a meeting of a teachers' association;
(3) a visitation of model schools under a governing body's direction;
(4) a basic or inservice course of education and training on autism that is certified by the state board in conjunction with the state health commissioner and any other appropriate entity determined by the state board; or
(5) a basic or inservice course of education and training on:
(A) beginning in the 2016-2017 school year, mental health first aid (IC 12-21-5-4); and
(B) the prevention of child suicide and the recognition of signs that a student may be considering suicide.
A governing body shall pay a teacher the teacher's per diem salary for the teacher's participation.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-2-3.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.122-2007, SEC.2; P.L.93-2011, SEC.2; P.L.185-2015, SEC.19.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 3. Teacher Education and Continuing Education
20-28-3-0.5. Confidentiality of Teacher Evaluation Results
20-28-3-1. Duties of Department; Teacher Preparation Program Requirements
20-28-3-2. Accredited Schools and Departments
20-28-3-3. Guidelines for Teacher Education
20-28-3-3.5. Incorporation of Methods to Establish Culturally Responsive School Climates
20-28-3-4. Continuing Education
20-28-3-4.5. Training on Child Abuse and Neglect
20-28-3-5. Preparation for Recognition of Reading Disabilities
20-28-3-6. Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training