Indiana Code 20-28-3-4.5. Training on child abuse and neglect
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Sec. 4.5. (a) Each school corporation, charter school, and state accredited nonpublic school shall require each school employee likely to have direct, ongoing contact with children within the scope of the employee’s employment to attend or participate in training on child abuse and neglect, including:
(2) training on recognizing possible signs of child abuse or neglect;
(1) training on the duty to report suspected child abuse or neglect under IC 31-33-5; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 20-28-3-4.5
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
in a manner prescribed by the state board under IC 20-28-5.5-1 or IC 20-28-5.5-1.5.
(b) The training required under this section must count toward the requirements for professional development required by the governing body.
(c) In the event the state board does not require training to be completed as part of a teacher preparation program under IC 20-28-5.5-1, the training required under this section must be during the school employee’s contracted day or at a time chosen by the employee.
As added by P.L.183-2017, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.92-2020, SEC.46; P.L.250-2023, SEC.23.