In September a 6-year-old boy was removed from a Jacksonville, Florida school and institutionized against the will of his parents due to a temper-tantrum. In no way should this happen without parental consent. Institutions should have a clear process for obtaining consent beyond just another signature on one of many forms parents must sign. See the story:How a 6-year-old got locked up on a psych ward

A 6-year-old with ADHD, sensory disorder or other disorders require special handling and care. School staff can often diffuse a situation, recognizing these children have different needs, by using a slightly different approach. However, if the child cannot remain at school, he/she should be released to the parents and not traumatized by sudden institutionalization. The child should only be admitted if the parents and the child's care team agree to such treatment. 

This type of situation is different than an adult who needs intervention for which the laws were created. Indiana law needs to be clarified so no child experiences the trauma of being locked up following a temper-tantrum.