Sec. 11.3. (a) A school may not classify a student as, or apply an exit code or description to a student that indicates that the student is, leaving a cohort for the reason described in section 10(a) STEP THREE clause (B) of this chapter unless the school has substantial evidence that the parent or guardian of the student initiated the student leaving the cohort.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 20-26-13-11.3

  • cohort: refers to a class of students who:

    Indiana Code 20-26-13-2

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
     (b) Upon request by the department, the school shall provide a copy of evidence described in subsection (a) for any student the school classifies, or to whom the school applies an exit code or description, as described in subsection (a).

As added by P.L.251-2017, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.159-2019, SEC.17.

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