House Bill 1327 Summary

• Student commits battery must be suspended for the first offense and expelled for a second or subsequent offense under specified circumstances.

• Battery applies when student is on school grounds before/during/after school hours, at school activities or events, or traveling to/from school or school activities.

• Individuals with reason to believe a student is a victim of battery must immediately make an oral report to local law enforcement agency.

• Defines "battery" according to Indiana Criminal Code (IC 35-42-2-1) for purposes of school discipline.

• Provides civil and criminal liability immunity for individuals making good faith reports of student battery or participating in related proceedings.