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
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