§ 31-42-1-2 — Governmental entity prohibited from substantially burdening parental rights

A governmental entity may not substantially
burden a parent's fundamental right to direct the:
(1) upbringing;
(2) religious instruction;
(3) education; or
(4) health care;
of the parent's child, unless the burden, as applied to the parent and the
child, is required to advance a compelling governmental interest and
is the least restrictive means of advancing the governmental interest.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.101-2025, SEC.7.