Sec. 14. (a) The governing body of each school corporation shall annually conduct an audiometer test or a similar test to determine the hearing efficiency of the following students:
(1) Students in grade 1, grade 4, grade 7, and grade 10.
(2) A student who has transferred into the school corporation.
(3) A student who is suspected of having hearing defects.
(b) A governing body may appoint the technicians and assistants necessary to perform the testing required under this section.
(c) Records of all tests shall be made and continuously maintained by the school corporation to provide information that may assist in diagnosing and treating any student's auditory abnormality. However, diagnosis and treatment shall be performed only on recommendation of an Indiana physician who has examined the student.
(d) The governing body may adopt rules for the administration of this section.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-17.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 34. Student Health and Safety Measures
Chapter 3. Health and Safety Measures
20-34-3-2. Religious Objections
20-34-3-3. Exception for Student's Health
20-34-3-4. Medical Inspection of Student
20-34-3-5. Exemption From Examination
20-34-3-6. School Physicians and Nurses
20-34-3-7. Joint Employment of Physicians, Health Coordinators, or Nurses
20-34-3-8. School Physician Duties
20-34-3-9. Students Found to Be Ill; Medical Care; Readmission; Appeals
20-34-3-10. Sickle Cell Anemia Tests
20-34-3-11. Lead Poisoning Tests
20-34-3-12. Vision Tests; Records; Report on Information
20-34-3-13. School Corporation Waiver of Vision Tests; Records of Waiver Requests
20-34-3-17. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Information; Contents; Consent to Distribute
20-34-3-18. Release of Medication
20-34-3-19. Eye Protection Devices
20-34-3-20. Emergency Preparedness Drills
20-34-3-22. Possession and Use of Sunscreen; Immunity From Civil Liability; Assistance and Guidance
20-34-3-23. Charter School and Accredited Nonpublic School Local School Safety and Emergency Plans