Sec. 7. A hearing under this chapter is not a hearing to determine whether a student who has been suspended or expelled is a child in need of services. However, if a court determines that a student who has been suspended or expelled may:
(1) be a child in need of services (as described in IC 31-34-1); or
(2) have committed a delinquent act (as described in IC 31-37);
the court may notify the office of family and children or the prosecuting attorney.
As added by P.L.242-2005, SEC.23.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 33. Students: General Provisions
Chapter 8.5. Court Assisted Resolution of Suspension and Expulsion Cases
20-33-8.5-2. Agreement Between Superintendent and Court Having Juvenile Jurisdiction
20-33-8.5-3. Agreement; Court's Responsibilities
20-33-8.5-4. Agreement; School Corporation's Responsibilities
20-33-8.5-5. Agreement; Payment of Expenses
20-33-8.5-6. Informal Hearing Before Court
20-33-8.5-7. Hearing Not a Determination of Whether Student Is Child in Need of Services
20-33-8.5-8. Presence of Parent or Guardian at Hearing
20-33-8.5-9. Appearance of Student Not to Be Used in Subsequent Court Proceedings
20-33-8.5-10. Expungement of Court Record
20-33-8.5-11. Student With Disability; Procedural Requirements