IC 20-30-5.6-6: In person and on school property requirements; space; expanded criminal history check and expanded child protection index check; waiver

Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided under subsection (d), the meeting required under section 5(a) of this chapter must occur:

(1) in person; and

(2) on school property;

during regular school hours.

(b) The school shall provide space for the meeting required under section 5(a) of this chapter. However, a school is not required to incur any expenses to comply with the meeting requirement under section 5(a) of this chapter.

(c) Before meeting with a student under section 5(a) of this chapter, an individual employed by an approved postsecondary educational institution, employer, individual employed by an intermediary, or individual employed by a labor organization must pass an:

(1) expanded criminal history check (as defined in IC 20-26-2-1.5); and

(2) expanded child protection index check (as defined in IC 20-26-2-1.3);

as provided under IC 20-26-5-10.

(d) The requirements under subsection (a) are waived if the student attended an in person meeting hosted by an approved intermediary (as defined in IC 21-18-1-3.5) at a time and place convenient for the student within the same school year.