Sec. 122.9. (a) "Substantially burden", for purposes of IC 31-42 , means: (1) constraining, inhibiting, curtailing, or denying the right of a parent, either directly or indirectly; or (2) compelling any action contrary to the right of a parent; to direct the upbringing, religious instruction, education, or health care of the parent's child. (b) The term includes the following: (1) Withholding benefits. (2) Assessing criminal, civil, or administrative penalties or damages. (3) Exclusion from governmental programs.
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