1. (a) Except as provided under subsection (d), the meeting required under section 5(a) of this chapter must occur:

   1. (1) in person; and

   2. (2) on school property;

      during regular school hours.

2. (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.

3. (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. (1) expanded criminal history check (as defined in IC 20-26-2-1.5 ); and

   2. (2) expanded child protection index check (as defined in IC 20-26-2-1.3 );

      as provided under IC 20-26-5-10 .

4. (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.