Note: This version of section amended by P.L.92-2020, SEC.77, effective 3-18-2020 until 4-1-2020. See also following repeal of this chapter, effective 4-1-2020.

Sec. 7. (a) This chapter applies to a child less than eighteen (18) years of age who is employed or is seeking employment in Indiana.

1. (b) A child less than eighteen (18) years of age who is a resident of Indiana and who requires an employment certificate shall obtain the employment certificate from the issuing officer of the:

   1. (1) state accredited school that the child attends; or
   2. (2) school corporation in which the child resides.

2. (c) A child less than eighteen (18) years of age who is not a resident of Indiana and who requires an employment certificate to work in Indiana shall obtain the certificate from the issuing officer of the school corporation in which the child is:

   1. (1) employed; or

   2. (2) seeking employment.

      The judge of a court with juvenile jurisdiction may suspend the application of this chapter in cases involving juvenile delinquents or incorrigibles whenever, in the opinion of the judge, the welfare of a child warrants this action.

      [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-4-30.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.92-2020, SEC.77.