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.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 33. Students: General Provisions
20-33-8-2. "Educational Function"
20-33-8-6. "Superintendent" Includes Superintendent's Designee
20-33-8-8. Duty and Powers of School Corporation to Supervise and Discipline Students
20-33-8-9. Disciplinary Powers of Teachers and School Staff Members
20-33-8-10. Disciplinary Powers of Principals
20-33-8-11. Disciplinary Powers of Superintendents and Administrative Staff Members
20-33-8-13. Possession and Self-Administration of Medication Permitted
20-33-8-13.5. Discipline Rules Prohibiting Bullying Required
20-33-8-14. Grounds for Suspension or Expulsion
20-33-8-15. Unlawful Activity by Student
20-33-8-16. Possession of Firearms, Deadly Weapons, or Destructive Devices
20-33-8-17. Student's Legal Settlement Not in Attendance Area
20-33-8-18. Maximum Term of Suspension; Procedure; Student Assignments
20-33-8-19. Expulsion Procedure; Appeals; Preparation of List
20-33-8-21. Scope of Judicial Review
20-33-8-22. Effectiveness of Statute During Judicial Review
20-33-8-23. Suspension Pending Expulsion Decision
20-33-8-24. Requirements for Reenrollment After Expulsion
20-33-8-25. Additional Disciplinary Actions Authorized
20-33-8-27. Supplemental Procedures Authorized
20-33-8-31. Effect of Suspension or Expulsion on Compulsory Attendance Laws
20-33-8-33. Submission of Information to Bureau of Motor Vehicles
20-33-8-34. Disciplinary Action for Students With Disabilities