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Sec. 8.1. (a) As used in this section, “disability” has the meaning set forth in 42 U.S.C. 12102.
(b) A court in a custody proceeding, including a proceeding to modify custody:
(1) shall not discriminate against; and
(2) shall take into consideration the provision of reasonable accommodations to;
a parent who is a person with a disability, as provided under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12131 through 42 U.S.C. 12134), and other applicable state and federal law.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law § 31-17-2-8.1 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-31-family-law-and-juvenile-law/in-code-sect-31-17-2-8-1/
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