§ 20-34-3-11 — Lead poisoning tests

Indiana § 20-34-3-11

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 20: EDUCATION
• Art. 34: STUDENT HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES
• Ch. 3: Health and Safety Measures

Text

(a) The governing body of a school
corporation may require students to be tested for lead poisoning.
(b) If a student's parent states in writing that the parent is financially
unable to pay for a test under this section, the student shall be referred
to the free clinic or public health facility in the area that provides
services for indigents.
(c) The Indiana department of health and the state board shall adopt
joint rules concerning lead poisoning testing under this section.
(d) Records of all tests administered under this section shall be
made and continuously maintained by the Indiana department of health
to provide information useful in protecting, promoting, and maintaining
the health of students.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education
Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-15.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.187.