Teachers should be aware they have specific rights under IC 20-33-9-10. See definitions below.
IC 20-33-9-10 Duty to report threat
Sec. 10. In addition to any other duty to report arising under this article, an individual who has reason to believe that a school employee:
(1) has received a threat;
(2) is the victim of intimidation;
(3) is the victim of battery; or
(4) is the victim of harassment;
shall report that information as required by this chapter.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-12.5-3.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.72-2006, SEC.4
Definitions of a threat, intimidation, battery, and/or harassment under Indiana law can be found here.
If you feel that you have encountered any of these situations, immediately contact your Building Representative and NLEA President.