Indiana § 20-30-5-16 - Human organ and blood donor program instruction
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 20-30-5-16 — Human organ and blood donor program instruction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-30-5-16. Human organ and blood donor program instruction
Sec. 16. (a) Each school corporation shall include in the school corporation's high school health education curriculum instruction regarding the human organ donor program and blood donor program as adopted by the state board, including:
(1) the purpose of the human organ donor program and blood donor program;
(2) the statewide and nationwide need for human organ and blood donations; and
(3) the procedure for participation in the human organ donor program and blood donor program.
(b) The department shall, in consultation with the Indiana department of health or any other appropriate organization, develop human organ donor program and blood donor program educational materials to be made available to school corporations to assist teachers assigned to teach the material described in this section.
(c) The:
(1) department shall develop guidelines; and
(2) state board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2;
concerning the instruction required under this section to assist teachers assigned to teach the material described in this section.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-4-14.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.182.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 20-30-5-16
What does Indiana Code § 20-30-5-16 cover?
Section 20-30-5-16 ("Human organ and blood donor program instruction") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Indiana § 20-30-5-16?
A common citation format is "Indiana Code § 20-30-5-16" (Indiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Indiana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Indiana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Indiana attorney.
How does Indiana § 20-30-5-16 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Indiana can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Indiana.