Bullying prevention; student instruction

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.