Sec. 1. A school, school employee, or school board is not liable for civil damages as a result of:

(1) an injury to a child or family members of the child if the injury is a result of a student’s mental health issue that has not been disclosed to the school by the parents or guardian; or

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-30-28-1

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • 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.
(2) any referrals the school made or services the school offered concerning evaluations or treatment of the student’s health, including mental health.

As added by P.L.41-2014, SEC.9.