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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Sec. 4.5. (a) Each school corporation, charter school, and state accredited nonpublic school shall require each school employee likely to have direct, ongoing contact with children within the scope of the employee's employment to attend or participate in training on child abuse and neglect, including:
(1) training on the duty to report suspected child abuse or neglect under IC 31-33-5; and
(2) training on recognizing possible signs of child abuse or neglect;
in a manner prescribed by the state board under IC 20-28-5.5-1 or IC 20-28-5.5-1.5.
(b) The training required under this section must count toward the requirements for professional development required by the governing body.
(c) In the event the state board does not require training to be completed as part of a teacher preparation program under IC 20-28-5.5-1, the training required under this section must be during the school employee's contracted day or at a time chosen by the employee.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 20. Education § 20-28-3-4.5 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-20-education/in-code-sect-20-28-3-4-5/
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