IC 20-26-5-35.5: Prohibition on policy that delays an individual's duty to report child abuse or neglect

Sec. 35.5. (a) This section applies to a:

(1) school corporation;

(2) charter school; or

(3) nonpublic school that employs one (1) or more employees.

(b) A school corporation, including a charter school and a nonpublic school, may not establish any policy that restricts or delays the duty of an employee or individual to report suspected child abuse or neglect as required under IC 31-33-5.