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Indiana Code Title 20. Education § 20-33-2-17.5

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 17.5. (a) The governing body of a school corporation may authorize the absence and excuse of a student who attends any educationally related nonclassroom activity.  Any educationally related nonclassroom activity and nonclassroom activity must meet all the following conditions:

(1) Is consistent with and promotes the educational philosophy and goals of the school corporation and the state board.

(2) Facilitates the attainment of specific educational objectives.

(3) Is a part of the goals and objectives of an approved course or curriculum.

(4) Represents a unique educational opportunity.

(5) Cannot reasonably occur without interrupting the school day.

(6) Is approved in writing by the school principal.

(b) A student excused from school attendance under this section may not be recorded as being absent on any date for which the excuse is operative and may not be penalized by the school in any manner.

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