S.E.A. 29, P.L. 94
July 1, 2019
- Adds a new section, Ind. Code § 20-26-5-38 to provide school materials must be provided to a child in a juvenile detention facility for more than seven (7) days or shelter care licensed for more than ten (10) children upon request of the facility or the child’s parent. Provides the facility does not have to provide the materials in certain circumstances. Make other changes.
- Amends Ind. Code § 20-33-8-18 to provide if a student is suspended, the student is required to complete all assignments and schoolwork during the suspension, and can make up missed tests and quizzes on their return.
- Amends Ind. Code § 20-33-8-19 to provide the school superintendent or designee, if the child is given notice of an expulsion hearing, shall provide a list of alternative educational programs in the county or adjacent county where the child may enroll if expelled.
- Amends Ind. Code § 20-33-8-31 to provide an expelled child violates the compulsory school attendance law, if the child may attend an alternative educational program or virtual charter school on the list noted above and does not do so. If no such program is available for the child, the child does not violate the compulsory school attendance law.
Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/29