Section 20-33-8-8 - Duty and powers of school corporation to supervise and discipline students(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.(d) In accordance with subsection (b), a school corporation may adopt a policy concerning student dress code or distractive behavior.Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-0.5.
Amended by P.L. 188-2023,SEC. 4, eff. 7/1/2023.As added by P.L. 1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L. 121-2009, SEC.12.