§ 20-19-3-11 — Development and implementation of child abuse and child sexual abuse education program

(a) The department, in collaboration with the
department of child services and organizations that have expertise in
child abuse, including child sexual abuse, shall identify or develop:
(1) research and evidence based model educational materials on
child abuse and child sexual abuse; and
(2) a model for child abuse and child sexual abuse response
policies and reporting procedures.
The model for child abuse and child sexual abuse response policies and
reporting procedures described in subdivision (2) must include
information on the duty to report suspected child abuse or neglect
under IC 31-33-5. To identify or develop models under this subsection,
the department may not hire additional staff members or expend funds
not already included in the department's budget.
(b) Not later than July 1, 2018, the department shall make the
models developed or identified under this section available to assist
schools with the implementation of:
(1) child abuse and child sexual abuse education programs in
kindergarten through grade 12 as provided in IC 20-30-5-5.7; and
(2) child abuse and child sexual abuse response and reporting
policies.
(c) The model educational materials on child abuse and child sexual
abuse identified or developed under subsection (a) may include the
following topics:
(1) Warning signs of a child who is being abused or sexually
abused.
(2) The basic principles of child abuse and child sexual abuse
prevention.
(3) Methods of student, teacher, and parental education and
outreach.
(d) The model child abuse and child sexual abuse response and
reporting policies referred to in subsection (b) may include the
following topics:
(1) Actions that a child who is a victim of abuse or sexual abuse
may take to obtain assistance.
(2) Interventions.
(3) Counseling options.
(4) Educational support available for a child who is a victim of
abuse or sexual abuse to enable the child to continue to be
successful in school.
(5) Reporting procedures.
(e) A school that chooses to use the model educational materials
developed under subsection (a) shall inform the parents of students in
the grade levels in which the materials could be used, in writing and by
posting on the school's Internet web site, that a parent may:
(1) examine and review the model educational materials before
the materials are taught; and
(2) decide if the parent's child will be instructed with the model
educational materials.
(f) If a parent decides that the parent's child may be taught using the
model educational materials, the parent shall notify the school of the
parent's decision in writing or electronically.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.46-2012, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.13-2013, SEC.54; P.L.115-2017, SEC.2.