Sec. 8. An applicable student who has been removed from practice or play under section 7 of this chapter may not return to practice or play until the coach, marching band leader, or other official designated by the applicable student’s school entity has:

(1) provided the applicable student’s parent with information regarding sudden cardiac arrest described in section 5 of this chapter; and

Terms Used In Indiana Code 20-34-8-8

  • applicable student: means a student who competes in an athletic activity. See Indiana Code 20-34-8-0.5
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • school: refers to a public school and a state accredited nonpublic school. See Indiana Code 20-34-8-3
(2) received verbal permission from a parent of the applicable student for the applicable student to return to practice and play.

Within twenty-four (24) hours after giving verbal permission for the applicable student to return to practice and play, the parent must provide the coach, marching band leader, or other official designated by the applicable student’s school entity with a written statement that the applicable student has permission to return to practice and play.

As added by P.L.139-2014, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.56-2021, SEC.8.

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