Sec. 1.1. (a) The person preparing the report under section 1 of this chapter:
(1) may; or
(2) if directed by the court, shall;
confer with individuals who have expertise in professional areas related to the child's needs in the areas of appropriate care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement for a child in need of services.
(b) A conference held under this section may include representatives of the following:
(1) The child's school.
(2) The probation department.
(3) The department.
(4) A community mental health center located in the child's county of residence.
(5) A community intellectual disability and other developmental disabilities center located in the child's county of residence.
(6) Other persons as the court may direct.