Indiana Code 20-33-2-46. Compulsory attendance; exceptions; physical or mental fitness
(b) A student may not be compelled to undergo any examination or treatment under this chapter when the student’s parent objects on religious grounds, which consists of a good faith reliance on spiritual means or prayer for healing. The objection is not effective unless it is:
Terms Used In Indiana Code 20-33-2-46
- in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) signed by the student’s parent; and
(3) delivered to the student’s teacher or to the individual who might order an examination or treatment absent the objection.
(c) If a physician, psychologist, or psychiatrist certifies that a student is fit for school attendance, the superintendent or school leader may not exclude or excuse that student. However, nothing in this section shall prohibit a school from disciplining a student pursuant to any legal authority, including but not limited to IC 20-33-8.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-3-19.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.41-2014, SEC.3.