Sec. 4. (a) This section applies to a case conference committee for a student in grades 8 through 12.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 20-35-6-4

  • Conference committee: A temporary, ad hoc panel composed of conferees from both chamber of a legislature which is formed for the purpose of reconciling differences in legislation that has passed both chambers. Conference committees are usually convened to resolve bicameral differences on major and controversial legislation.
  • 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) At a case conference committee meeting, the committee shall start addressing decision making skills, which shall include a discussion of supported decision making and other alternative options or programs for the student in lieu of the appointment of a guardian and whether these options are necessary. The case conference committee shall include in the individualized education program or a plan developed under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794 notes relating to the discussion of alternative options or programs.

As added by P.L.246-2023, SEC.39.

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