child abuse or neglect Sec. 35.5. (a) This section applies to a: (1) school corporation; (2) charter school; or (3) nonpublic school that employs one (1) or more employees. (b) A school corporation, including a charter school and a nonpublic school, may not establish any policy that restricts or delays the duty of an employee or individual to report suspected child abuse or neglect as required under IC 31-33-5. As added by P.L.115-2017, SEC.4.