Sec. 2. (a) Except as otherwise provided, a student may not be required to undergo any testing, examination, immunization, or treatment required under this chapter or IC 20-34-4 when the child's parent objects on religious grounds. A religious objection does not exempt a child from any testing, examination, immunization, or treatment required under this chapter or IC 20-34-4 unless the objection is:
(1) made in writing;
(2) signed by the child's parent; and
(3) delivered to the child's teacher or to the individual who might order a test, an exam, an immunization, or a treatment absent the objection.
(b) A teacher may not be compelled to undergo any testing, examination, or treatment under this chapter or IC 20-34-4 if the teacher objects on religious grounds. A religious objection does not exempt an objecting individual from any testing, examination, or treatment required under this chapter or IC 20-34-4 unless the objection is:
(1) made in writing;
(2) signed by the objecting individual; and
(3) delivered to the principal of the school in which the objecting individual teaches.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-2.]
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