Indiana § 20-33-8-15 - Unlawful activity by student
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§ 20-33-8-15. Unlawful activity by student
Sec. 15. In addition to the grounds specified in section 14 of this chapter, a student may be suspended or expelled for engaging in unlawful activity on or off school grounds if:
(1) the unlawful activity may reasonably be considered to be an interference with school purposes or an educational function; or
(2) the student's removal is necessary to restore order or protect persons on school property;
including an unlawful activity during weekends, holidays, other school breaks, and the summer period when a student may not be attending classes or other school functions.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-9.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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