In person and on school property requirements; space;

expanded criminal history check and expanded child protection index check; waiver Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided under subsection (d), the meeting required under section 5(a) of this chapter must occur: (1) in person; and (2) on school property; during regular school hours. (b) The school shall provide space for the meeting required under section 5(a) of this chapter. However, a school is not required to incur any expenses to comply with the meeting requirement under section 5(a) of this chapter. (c) Before meeting with a student under section 5(a) of this chapter, an individual employed by an approved postsecondary educational institution, employer, individual employed by an intermediary, or individual employed by a labor organization must pass an: (1) expanded criminal history check (as defined in IC 20-26-2-1.5); and (2) expanded child protection index check (as defined in IC 20-26-2-1.3); as provided under IC 20-26-5-10. (d) The requirements under subsection (a) are waived if the student attended an in person meeting hosted by an approved intermediary (as defined in IC 21-18-1-3.5) at a time and place convenient for the student within the same school year. As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.20.