Sec. 6. (a) The governing body of a school corporation may appoint one (1) or more school physicians and one (1) or more nurses who are registered to practice nursing in Indiana.
(b) A nurse appointed under this section is responsible for emergency nursing care of students when an illness or accident occurs during school hours or on or near school property.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-5.]
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