A hearing under this chapter is not a hearing to determine whether a student who has been suspended or expelled is a child in need of services. However, if a court determines that a student who has been suspended or expelled may:

1. (1) be a child in need of services (as described in IC 31-34-1 ); or

2. (2) have committed a delinquent act (as described in IC 31-37 );

   the court may notify the office of the secretary of family and social services or the prosecuting attorney.

As added by P.L.242-2005, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.214-2025, SEC.184.