Indiana Code

Ind. Code § 20-33-2-8 (2026)

Students not bound by requirements

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     Sec. 8. A student is not bound by the requirements of this chapter until the student becomes seven (7) years of age, if, upon request of the superintendent of the school corporation, the parent of a student who would otherwise be subject to compulsory school attendance under section 6 of this chapter certifies to the superintendent that the parent intends to:

(1) enroll the student in a nonaccredited, nonpublic school; or

(2) begin providing the student with instruction equivalent to that given in the public schools as permitted under section 28 of this chapter;

not later than the date on which the student becomes seven (7) years of age.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-3-17(h).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.

 

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 2012–2018 · leading case: Paternity of C.S.: M.R. v. R.S., 964 N.E.2d 879 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012).
Paternity of C.S.: M.R. v. R.S., 964 N.E.2d 879 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012). · cites it 2× “at 24 (citing Ind.Code § 20-33-2-8). Under Indiana Code section 31-14-13-6, a trial court may modify a child custody order if (1) the modification is in the best interests of the child; and (2) there is a substantial change in one or more of the factors that the court may…”
J.W. v. C.W. (mem. dec.), No. 82A05-1707-DR-1700 (Ind. Ct. App. Jan. 24, 2018). · cites it 6× “” I.C. § 20-33-2-8. Court of Appeals of Indiana | Memorandum Decision 82A05-1707-DR-1700 | January 24, 2018 Page 18 of 28 [30] The plain language of the Mediated Agreement allows re-litigation of the homeschooling issue if the Children fail to reach “annual achievement…”
In Re Paternity of CS, 964 N.E.2d 879 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012). · cites it 2× “at 24 (citing Ind.Code § 20-33-2-8). Under Indiana Code section 31-17-2-21(a), a trial court may modify a child custody order if (1) the modification is in the best interests of the child; and (2) there is a substantial change in one or more of the factors that the court may…”
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