# Ind. Code § 20-30-5-5.5: Bullying prevention; student instruction

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 20-30-5-5.5
- **Heading:** Bullying prevention; student instruction
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-30-5-5.5

## Text

Sec. 5.5. (a) Each public school shall include in the public school's curriculum age appropriate, research based instruction as provided under IC 10-21-1-14(e) focusing on bullying prevention for all students in grades 1 through 12.

(b) The department, in consultation with school safety specialists and school counselors, shall prepare outlines or materials for the instruction described in subsection (a).

As added by P.L.285-2013, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.150-2023, SEC.24; P.L.214-2025, SEC.139; P.L.74-2026, SEC.111.

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