Indiana Code
Chapter 8. Student Discipline
20-33-8-8. Duty and Powers of School Corporation to Supervise and Discipline Students

Sec. 8. (a) Student supervision and the desirable behavior of students in carrying out school purposes is the responsibility of:
(1) a school corporation; and
(2) the students of a school corporation.
(b) In all matters relating to the discipline and conduct of students, school corporation personnel:
(1) stand in the relation of parents to the students of the school corporation;
(2) have the right to take any disciplinary action necessary to promote student conduct that conforms with an orderly and effective educational system, subject to this chapter; and
(3) have qualified immunity with respect to a disciplinary action taken to promote student conduct under subdivision (2) if the action is taken in good faith and is reasonable.
(c) Students must:
(1) follow responsible directions of school personnel in all educational settings; and
(2) refrain from disruptive behavior that interferes with the educational environment.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-0.5.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.121-2009, SEC.12.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 20. Education

Article 33. Students: General Provisions

Chapter 8. Student Discipline

20-33-8-0.2. "Bullying"

20-33-8-0.5. "Physician"

20-33-8-1. "Principal"

20-33-8-2. "Educational Function"

20-33-8-3. "Expulsion"

20-33-8-4. "School Purposes"

20-33-8-5. "School Property"

20-33-8-6. "Superintendent" Includes Superintendent's Designee

20-33-8-7. "Suspension"

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

20-33-8-12. Adoption of Discipline Rules; Publicity Requirement; Discipline Policy Regulations and Guidelines; Delegation of Authority; Rulemaking Powers of Governing Body

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

20-33-8-20. Maximum Term of Expulsion; Reenrollment in Alternative Program After Expulsion or Exclusion; Reinstatement Review

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

20-33-8-26. Rules Requiring Participation in Disciplinary Action by Person Caring for Dependent Student

20-33-8-27. Supplemental Procedures Authorized

20-33-8-28. Waiver of Rights

20-33-8-29. Special Schools

20-33-8-30. Enrollment in Another School Corporation or Charter School During Period of Expulsion or Proposed Expulsion

20-33-8-31. Effect of Suspension or Expulsion on Compulsory Attendance Laws

20-33-8-32. Locker Searches

20-33-8-33. Submission of Information to Bureau of Motor Vehicles

20-33-8-34. Disciplinary Action for Students With Disabilities