Indiana § 20-30-5-5.5 - Bullying prevention; student instruction
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§ 20-30-5-5.5. Bullying prevention; student instruction
Sec. 5.5. (a) Each public school shall include in the public school's curriculum age appropriate, research based instruction as provided under IC 10-21-1-14(e) focusing on bullying prevention for all students in grades 1 through 12.
(b) The department, in consultation with school safety specialists and school counselors, shall prepare outlines or materials for the instruction described in subsection (a).
As added by P.L.285-2013, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.150-2023, SEC.24; P.L.214-2025, SEC.139; P.L.74-2026, SEC.111.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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