(b) In all matters relating to the discipline and conduct of students, school corporation personnel:(1) stand in the relation of parents to the students of the school corporation;(2) have the right to take any disciplinary action necessary to promote student conduct that conforms with an orderly and effective educational system, subject to this chapter; and(3) have qualified immunity with respect to a disciplinary action taken to promote student conduct under subdivision (2) if the action is taken in good faith and is reasonable.(c) Students must:(1) follow responsible directions of school personnel in all educational settings; and(2) refrain from disruptive behavior that interferes with the educational environment.(d) In accordance with subsection (b), a school corporation may adopt a policy concerning student dress code or distractive behavior.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-0.5.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. poration may adopt a policy concerning student dress code or distractive behavior.[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-0.5.]As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.121-2009, SEC.12; P.L.188-2023, SEC.4.
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