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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 15. (a) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prevent a school employee from stopping a physical altercation, acting to prevent physical harm to a student or another individual, or acting to address an emergency until the emergency is over, whether or not the school employee has received training under this chapter.
(b) This chapter may not be construed to give rise to a cause of action, either civil or criminal, against the state, the department, a school corporation, a state accredited nonpublic school, the commission, or a member of the commission.
(c) In all matters relating to the plan adopted under section 14 of this chapter, school corporation or state accredited nonpublic school personnel have qualified immunity with respect to an action taken to promote student conduct under a plan adopted under section 14 of this chapter if the action is taken in good faith and is reasonable.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 20. Education § 20-20-40-15 - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-20-education/in-code-sect-20-20-40-15/
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