Sec. 31. (a) If a student is suspended from school or from any educational function under this chapter, the student's absence from school because of the suspension is not a violation of:
(1) IC 20-33-2; or
(2) any other statute relating to compulsory school attendance.
(b) If a student is expelled from school or from any educational function under this chapter, the student's absence from school because of the expulsion is a violation of IC 20-33-2 or any other statute relating to compulsory school attendance if the student may enroll in:
(1) an alternative education program in the county or in a county immediately adjacent to the county containing the school corporation from which the student was expelled; or
(2) a virtual charter school;
during the student's expulsion. In the event an alternative education program or virtual charter school is not available for a student to attend under this subsection, the student's expulsion is not a violation of IC 20-33-2 or any other statute relating to compulsory school attendance.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-24.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.94-2019, SEC.4; P.L.133-2020, SEC.4.
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