Ind. Code § 21-32-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-32-3-8
Filing of affidavit
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Before the delivery of the bonds to a successful bidder at a public sale, other than the federal government or any agency of the federal government, the bidder shall cause to be filed with the secretary of state before the published date of sale a sworn affidavit that:

(1) is acceptable to the secretary of state; and

(2) states that no collusion or binding agreement existed between:

(A) the successful bidder; and

(B) an official of the issuing state university or college;

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 4-1-5-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
Ind. Code § 21-16-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-16-2-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-20.5-4(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257. Repealed by P.L.272-2013, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 21-41-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-41-3-3
Construction and operation authorized
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The board of trustees may:

(1) erect;

(2) construct;

(3) equip;

(4) furnish;

(5) operate; and

(6) control;

as a division of Ball State University, a college of architecture and planning to be known as the Ball State college of architecture and planning.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-59-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.
Ind. Code § 21-31-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 31 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-31-4-2
Application of section; term of leases
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies to the board of trustees of the following state educational institutions:

(1) Ball State University.

(2) Indiana University.

(3) Indiana State University.

(4) Purdue University.

(5) University of Southern Indiana.

(b) The board of trustees of a state educational institution may enter into a lease if the board of trustees determines that the lease is in the best interest of the state educational institution. A lease may not be executed under this chapter for a term exceeding four (4) years unless the execution is approved by the:

(1) governor; and

(2) budget agency.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1-2(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.272.
Ind. Code § 21-9-2-23 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-9-2-23
"Trust fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. "Trust fund" means the trust fund created under IC 21-9-5 for purposes of any trust program under IC 21-9-7 and IC 21-9-8.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.135-2002, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 21-40-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-40-1-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.281.
Ind. Code § 21-43-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-43-1-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1-10(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.284. Repealed by P.L.140-2007, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 21-16-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-16-1-4
"Corporation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Corporation" refers to the corporation designated by the governor under IC 21-16-5-1.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.2-1(1).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
Ind. Code § 21-40-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-40-4-2
Curriculum as requirement for regular admission
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to:

(1) Ivy Tech Community College; and

(2) Vincennes University with respect to two (2) year degree programs.

(b) Except as provided in sections 5 and 6 of this chapter, each state educational institution must require a student who is an Indiana resident to have completed:

(1) the Core 40 curriculum established under IC 20-30-10;

(2) a curriculum that is equivalent to the Core 40 curriculum; or

(3) a curriculum aligned with Indiana diploma requirements established under IC 20-19-2-21;

as a general requirement for regular admission as a freshman to the state educational institution.

(c) Each state educational institution must establish the institution's:

(1) requirements for regular admission; and

(2) exceptions to the institution's requirements for regular admission.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-17.5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.281. Amended by P.L.150-2024, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 21-49-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-49-2-3
"Transcript"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "transcript" means the statement of an individual's academic record provided by an institution.

(b) The term includes the following:

(1) Official transcripts or the certified statement of an individual's academic record.

(2) Unofficial transcripts or the uncertified statement of an individual's academic record.

As added by P.L.51-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-18-15.1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 15.1 / Section 21-18-15.1-4
Teacher residency grant pilot program established
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The teacher residency grant pilot program is established.

(b) The commission shall administer the pilot program.

As added by P.L.74-2019, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-36-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 36 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-36-4-3
"Monetize"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "monetize" refers to an exchange of part or all of the possession and control of a capital asset or security of a state educational institution, without a transfer of ownership, for a period of time in return for cash or future revenue as specified in a written agreement between the state educational institution and a third party.

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.335.
Ind. Code § 21-39-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-39-2-5
Violation of rules of institution; punishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to the board of trustees of the following state educational institutions:

(1) Ball State University.

(2) Indiana University.

(3) Indiana State University.

(4) Purdue University.

(5) University of Southern Indiana.

(b) Conduct that constitutes a violation of the rules of the state educational institution may be punished, after determination of guilt by lawful procedures, without regard to whether the conduct also constitutes an offense under the criminal laws of any state or of the United States or whether it might result in civil liability of the violator to other persons.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.280.
Ind. Code § 21-36-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 36 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-36-3-7
Disposition of real property; procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The board of trustees of a state educational institution may give or sell real estate in the manner provided by this chapter to:

(1) the state;

(2) a state agency; or

(3) a political subdivision;

for any or no consideration, as determined by the board of trustees of the state educational institution and the governmental entity to which the real estate is transferred.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-11-2(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.277.
Ind. Code § 21-30-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 30 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-30-2-1
Power to accept gifts
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Any state educational institution or the state of Indiana may:

(1) receive gifts, bequests, and devises of real or personal property, or both, for the aid or maintenance of any state educational institution; and

(2) agree to return to the donor or to any living person named by the donor and living at the time of the gift, an annuity under the provisions and safeguards provided in this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 4-24-2-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.271.
Ind. Code § 21-13-2-16 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-13-2-16
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.326. Repealed by P.L.121-2016, SEC.29; P.L.148-2016, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 21-7-12-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 12 / Section 21-7-12-9
Citations to prior civil law and procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A reference in the recodification act of the 2007 regular session of the general assembly to a citation in the prior law before its repeal is added in certain sections of the recodification act of the 2007 regular session of the general assembly only as an aid to the reader.

(b) The inclusion or omission in the recodification act of the 2007 regular session of the general assembly of a reference to a citation in the prior law before its repeal does not affect:

(1) any rights or liabilities accrued;

(2) any penalties incurred;

(3) any violations committed;

(4) any proceedings begun;

(5) any bonds, notes, loans, or other forms of indebtedness issued, incurred, or made;

(6) any tax levies made or authorized;

(7) any funds established;

(8) any patents issued;

(9) the validity, continuation, or termination of contracts, easements, or leases executed;

(10) the validity, continuation, scope, termination, suspension, or revocation of:

(A) permits;

(B) licenses;

(C) certificates of registration;

(D) grants of authority;

(E) limitations of authority; or

(F) degrees; or

(11) the validity of court decisions entered regarding the constitutionality of any provision of the prior law;

before the effective date of the recodification act of the 2007 regular session of the general assembly (July 1, 2007). Those rights, liabilities, penalties, violations, proceedings, bonds, notes, loans, other forms of indebtedness, tax levies, funds, patents, contracts, easements, leases, permits, licenses, certificates of registration, grants of authority, limitations of authority, and degrees, continue and shall be imposed and enforced under prior law as if the recodification act of the 2007 regular session of the general assembly had not been enacted.

(c) The inclusion or omission in the recodification act of the 2007 regular session of the general assembly of a citation to a provision in the prior law does not affect the use of a prior conviction, violation, or noncompliance under the prior law as the basis for revocation of a license, permit, certificate of registration, or other grant of authority under the recodification act of the 2007 regular session of the general assembly, as necessary or appropriate to apply the recodification act of the 2007 regular session of the general assembly in a manner that does not result in a substantive change in the law.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.242.
Ind. Code § 21-12-16-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 16 / Section 21-12-16-4
Commission for higher education duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The commission shall do all the following:

(1) Develop a promotional program to inform and attract students to participate in the next generation Hoosier educators scholarship program.

(2) Establish protocols and procedures concerning the application process for the program.

(3) Develop protocols, in consultation with accredited postsecondary educational institutions approved by the commission under section 10 of this chapter, to ensure successful completion of the program and assist graduates in completing the requirements of the program.

(4) Establish, in coordination with the governor's office, a guide for the management of the program by commission personnel.

(5) Designate personnel to manage the program.

As added by P.L.105-2016, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-19-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 19 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-19-1-2
"Board of trustees"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Board of trustees" refers to the board of trustees of Ball State University.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.260.
Ind. Code § 21-39-2-2.1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-39-2-2.1
State educational institutions; bullying prevention policies
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.1. (a) This section applies to the board of trustees of the following state educational institutions:

(1) Ball State University.

(2) Indiana University.

(3) Indiana State University.

(4) Purdue University.

(5) University of Southern Indiana.

(b) As used in this section, "bullying" means overt, unwanted, repeated acts or gestures, including verbal or written communications or images transmitted in any manner (including digitally or electronically), physical acts committed, aggression, or any other behaviors, that are committed by a student or group of students against another student with the intent to harass, ridicule, humiliate, intimidate, or harm the other student and create for the targeted student, while the targeted student is on the property owned, used, or occupied by the state educational institution, an objectively hostile environment that:

(1) places the targeted student in reasonable fear of harm to the targeted student's person or property;

(2) has a substantially detrimental effect on the targeted student's physical or mental health;

(3) has the effect of substantially interfering with the targeted student's academic performance; or

(4) has the effect of substantially interfering with the targeted student's ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, and privileges provided by the state educational institution.

(c) If the board of trustees of a state educational institution elects to govern, by regulation or another means, the conduct of students, faculty, employees, and others on the property owned, used, or occupied by the state educational institution, the regulation must include a policy prohibiting bullying.

As added by P.L.285-2013, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 21-49-7-12 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-49-7-12
Reporting requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) Not later than November 1, 2026, an approved postsecondary educational institution shall provide to the commission for higher education the following information:

(1) The number of foreign students enrolled in a qualifying program at the approved postsecondary educational institution as of August 15, 2026.

(2) The number of foreign students enrolled in a qualifying program at the approved postsecondary educational institution for each academic year for the preceding ten (10) years.

(b) This section expires July 1, 2027.

As added by P.L.131-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-41-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-41-10-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a state educational institution only if at least two hundred (200) veteran students are enrolled in the state educational institution.

As added by P.L.2-2014, SEC.98.
Ind. Code § 21-18-9-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-18-9-6
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.114-2011, SEC.6. Expired 6-30-2013 by P.L.114-2011, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 21-38-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-38-1-6
"Early intervention services"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Early intervention services" means services provided to a first steps child under IC 12-12.7-2 and 20 U.S.C. 1432(4).

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-3.2-1(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279.
Ind. Code § 21-40-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-40-4-6
Curriculum not required for students at least 21 years of age
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The requirement set forth in section 2(b) of this chapter that a student must have completed:

(1) the Core 40 curriculum;

(2) a curriculum equivalent to the Core 40 curriculum; or

(3) a curriculum aligned with Indiana diploma requirements established under IC 20-19-2-21;

for regular admission does not apply to a student who will be at least twenty-one (21) years of age during the semester for which the student seeks admission.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-17.5-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.281. Amended by P.L.150-2024, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 21-12-16.5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 21-12-16.5-11
Repayment of scholarship award; failure to complete teacher education
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. An individual who:

(1) received a scholarship under this chapter;

(2) is no longer enrolled in an accredited postsecondary educational institution approved by the commission under section 10 of this chapter; and

(3) did not receive a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary educational institution approved by the commission under section 10 of this chapter;

shall repay the amount of the scholarship awarded to the individual under this chapter in a timely fashion, as determined by the commission.

As added by P.L.161-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-12-16.5-18 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 21-12-16.5-18
Notification of repayment requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. The commission shall notify all applicants approved under section 5 of this chapter of the requirements under sections 11 and 12 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.161-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-7-14-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-7-14-10
Loans from fund; records
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The state comptroller shall make a complete record of every mortgage and note executed on account of any loan from the fund, in a book to be kept in the state comptroller's office for that purpose.

(b) On payment of any loan to the fund, the state comptroller shall:

(1) enter a record of satisfaction in full on the margin of the record of the mortgage and sign the record; and

(2) enter satisfaction in full on the face of the mortgage.

(c) The mortgage, when presented by the mortgagor or any person holding title under the mortgagor, to the recorder of the county in which the land mortgaged is located, authorizes the recorder of the county to copy the entry on the record in the recorder's office.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-7-3-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.244. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.415.
Ind. Code § 21-41-15-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 15 / Section 21-41-15-4
Baccalaureate degree program reporting
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Not later than November 1, 2025, and not later than November 1 of each year thereafter, each state educational institution shall report to the commission for higher education, in a form prescribed by the commission for higher education, the following information:

(1) For the preceding academic year and the current academic year:

(A) the number of baccalaureate degree programs described in section 3 of this chapter offered by the state educational institution; and

(B) the following information regarding each baccalaureate degree program, as applicable:

(i) The program of study.

(ii) The structure of the program.

(iii) The estimated student cost savings under the program.

(iv) The number of students enrolled in the program.

(v) The on time completion of students in the program.

(2) The findings of the most recent review by the state educational institution under section 2 of this chapter.

(3) Potential baccalaureate degree programs that the state educational institution is considering or developing as a baccalaureate degree program described in section 3 of this chapter for future academic years.

(4) Any other information requested by the commission for higher education.

(b) The commission for higher education shall post the reports submitted under this section on the commission for higher education's website.

As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 21-12-3-14 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-12-3-14
Certification of applicants
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The commission shall certify to the state comptroller the name and address of every applicant to whom an award has been issued. An award is effective during the academic year immediately following its award, and records and accounts relating to it shall be kept accordingly.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.419.
Ind. Code § 21-18-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 12 / Section 21-18-12-2
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The commission, in consultation with the department of education established by IC 20-19-3-1, may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.

As added by P.L.111-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-9-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-9-2-13
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.135-2002, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 21-18-17-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 17 / Section 21-18-17-1
Required presentation at budget hearings
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. In even-numbered years, the executive officer of the commission, or the executive officer's designee, shall present at the same time as budget hearings are held under IC 4-12-1-8 and at the meeting at which the commission makes its presentation under IC 21-18-9-1(3):

(1) each of the capital projects for which the commission received funding requests from each state educational institution;

(2) the capital projects that the commission recommends the state fund in the upcoming budget bill; and

(3) how the capital projects recommended by the commission will advance the state's progress in meeting the goals outlined in the long range plan for postsecondary education developed under IC 21-18-8.

As added by P.L.66-2022, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-41-14-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-41-14-6
Report guidance
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Not later than September 1, 2024, the commission for higher education shall issue guidance regarding the information that the state educational institution must include in the report under section 5 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 21-18-14-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-18-14-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.236. Repealed by P.L.37-2020, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-9-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-9-5-4
Investment policies for endowment fund and program account
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The board shall establish and implement investment policies for money in:

(1) the endowment fund; and

(2) the program account;

for investment in the manner provided by IC 30-4-3-3.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-15-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-15-10-3
Conditions for appointed persons
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), individuals appointed under this chapter are entitled to enter, remain, and receive instruction in Vincennes University for the next school year after their appointment, upon the same conditions, qualifications, and regulations prescribed for other applicants for admission to, or students in, Vincennes University.

(b) Any student attending Vincennes University under this chapter shall not be chargeable for the payment of any contingent fees.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-60-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256.
Ind. Code § 21-12-16.5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 21-12-16.5-14
Administered as financial aid award
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The commission shall administer the scholarship awarded under this chapter as a financial aid award.

As added by P.L.161-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-40-5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-40-5-12
Private institutions; voluntary compliance with chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. This chapter does not prohibit a postsecondary educational institution that:

(1) provides education, degrees, or certificates above the high school level; and

(2) is not a state educational institution;

from voluntarily complying with this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-71-20(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.281.
Ind. Code § 21-13-2-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-13-2-0.5
"Scholarship"
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "scholarship" refers to the William A. Crawford minority teacher scholarship provided to individuals who qualify for the scholarship under section 4 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.148-2016, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-12-1.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 21-12-1.5-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to an individual who:

(1) did not graduate from high school with an Indiana diploma with a Core 40 with academic honors designation;

(2) has received an associate degree;

(3) after receiving the associate degree, enrolls in a baccalaureate degree program; and

(4) otherwise qualifies for an award.

As added by P.L.169-2011, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.192-2018, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 21-44-5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-44-5-14
Policy components
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The policies established by the board for intern, residency, and graduate programs must include the following:

(1) A hospital must present an educational plan and a training schedule to the board for each program for which the hospital desires assistance under this chapter at the time the hospital submits its application to the board.

(2) The board must be reasonably certain that the educational program of the hospital will provide a high degree of academic excellence.

(3) A physician, who is not the hospital administrator, must be charged with the primary responsibility of supervising the educational program of the hospital.

(4) One (1) individual must be charged with directing each resident training program in a medical specialty in the hospital in order for the residency to receive funds provided under this chapter. The designated individual must attend one (1):

(A) professional state or national meeting; or

(B) postgraduate course, other than a course provided in the local hospital with which the designated individual is affiliated;

in the individual's specialty each year. The individual should show evidence of progressive competence in the field of medical education.

(5) Each hospital participating in this program must provide a postgraduate education program that must be made available to physicians in private practice in the local area. For each residency training program, there must be at least one (1) postgraduate course in the specialty covered by the residency training program each year.

(6) The board shall periodically review the educational program provided by a participating hospital to assure that the:

(A) program provides a reasonable amount of both formal and practical training; and

(B) formal sessions are presented insofar as practicable as often as scheduled in the educational plan of the hospital.

The review must include at least one (1) visit to each participating hospital by the board or the board's delegated representative each year.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285.
Ind. Code § 21-33-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 33 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-33-4-5
Cost savings contracts
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. After reviewing proposals submitted under this chapter, a state educational institution may enter into energy cost savings contracts with a qualified provider if the state educational institution reasonably expects that the cost of a qualified energy savings project recommended in the proposal would not exceed the amount to be saved in either energy or operational costs, or both, within the ten (10) year period following the date installation is complete if the recommendations in the proposal are followed. An energy cost savings contract may also include a guaranty from the qualified provider to the state educational institution that either the energy or operational cost savings, or both, will meet or exceed the cost of the energy cost savings projects not later than ten (10) years after the date installation is complete.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-5.5-7(h).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.274.
Ind. Code § 21-12-16-15 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 16 / Section 21-12-16-15
Other scholarships or forms of financial aid; conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) Subject to subsection (c), the amount of a scholarship awarded under this chapter may not be reduced because the student receives other scholarships or forms of financial aid.

(b) Except as otherwise provided under law and subject to subsection (c), the amount of any other state financial aid received by a student may not be reduced because the student receives a scholarship under this chapter.

(c) The total amount of scholarships or other financial aid a student receives may not exceed the total amount of expenses to attend the accredited postsecondary educational institution, including tuition, room, board, and other fees.

As added by P.L.105-2016, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-16-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-16-2-3
Agreements with eligible employers
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. In order to implement the provisions of this chapter, the commission shall enter into agreements with eligible employers for the operation of the EARN Indiana program as provided in this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-20.5-3(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257. Amended by P.L.272-2013, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 21-22-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 22 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-22-4-2
Board; selection of officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The state board of trustees may select from their number:

(1) a secretary; and

(2) a treasurer;

of Ivy Tech Community College but are not prohibited from appointing employees to serve as secretary and treasurer.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-7(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.263.
Ind. Code § 21-46-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 46 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-46-4-1
Agricultural statistics service; establishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The Indiana agricultural statistics service is established at Purdue University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-40-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.287.
Ind. Code § 21-49-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-49-2-2
"Institution"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "institution" means a:

(1) state educational institution; or

(2) private postsecondary educational institution operated for profit in Indiana.

(b) The term does not include a nonprofit private postsecondary educational institution.

As added by P.L.51-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-38-3.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 21-38-3.5-1
"Board of trustees"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "board of trustees" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-39.5-1-2.

As added by P.L.213-2025, SEC.267.
Ind. Code § 21-17-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-17-1-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-76-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258. Repealed by P.L.107-2012, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 21-16-4-13 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-16-4-13
Forbearance
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. Sections 14 through 16 of this chapter do not preclude any forbearance for the benefit of the borrower agreed upon by the parties to the guaranteed loan and the commission.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.1-6(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
Ind. Code § 21-44-5-19 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-44-5-19
Nutrition education required in medical school curriculum; rural health rotation
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) As used in this section, "medical school" means a postsecondary educational institution that:

(1) operates in Indiana; and

(2) offers a health education program leading to a graduate or postgraduate degree in medicine.

(b) Not later than July 1, 2030, a medical school shall do the following:

(1) Include nutrition education as part of the medical school's curriculum.

(2) Require a medical student to complete a rural health rotation.

As added by P.L.96-2026, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 21-40-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-40-3-4
Vincennes University board; power to regulate admission of students
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The board of trustees of Vincennes University shall regulate the admission of students and pupils into Vincennes University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-8(4).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.281.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-32 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-7-13-32
"State educational institution"
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. (a) "State educational institution" means any university, college, or other educational institution:

(1) existing on or after March 29, 1971;

(2) in Indiana;

(3) that provides programs of:

(A) collegiate or university education; or

(B) other postsecondary education; and

(4) that is supported in whole or in part by appropriations made by the general assembly.

(b) The term refers to the following:

(1) Ball State University.

(2) Indiana State University.

(3) Indiana University.

(4) Ivy Tech Community College.

(5) Purdue University.

(6) University of Southern Indiana.

(7) Vincennes University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-9-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-9-5-7
Criteria for management of assets in trust fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Criteria for management of assets in the trust fund, including investment of assets, must provide for both asset protection and income growth relative to expected tuition costs while providing for the actuarial soundness of the trust fund.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-44-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-44-1-1
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285.
Ind. Code § 21-34-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-34-10-3
Issuance of bonds; debt service reserves; bond or reserve insurance; other costs
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. In addition to and in connection with the amount of bonds that may be issued by a state educational institution for a specific project as provided in section 2(b)(2) of this chapter, the board of trustees of a state educational institution may also issue bonds in amounts necessary to provide funds for:

(1) debt service reserves;

(2) bond or reserve insurance; and

(3) other costs;

without additional approval by the general assembly, if these costs are incidental to the issuance of bonds for the project.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-17(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-15-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 15 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-15-8-1
Appointments
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The board of trustees of Purdue University, upon the recommendation of the Purdue University faculty, may appoint annually at least two (2) students or scholars from each county in Indiana.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-51-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256.
Ind. Code § 21-39-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-39-8-6
"Outdoor area of a campus"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this chapter, "outdoor area of a campus" means an outside area of the campus of a state educational institution where members of the campus community are commonly allowed.

(b) The term includes grassy areas, walkways, and similar common areas.

(c) The term does not include outdoor areas where access is restricted from a majority of the campus community.

As added by P.L.145-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-13-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-13-5-4
Eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A scholarship extension applicant is eligible for a tuition scholarship under this chapter for a period not to exceed the period the scholarship extension applicant served on active duty as a member of the National Guard.

As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 21-9-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-9-2-15
"General operating fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. "General operating fund" means the general operating fund established under IC 21-9-5 from which general operating, administrative, and capital expenses (other than those payable from the administrative account) may be paid.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-41-15-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 15 / Section 21-41-15-5
Consideration for higher educational operation funding outcomes based formula
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The commission for higher education may consider baccalaureate degrees completed within three (3) years for the purposes of the higher educational operating funding outcomes based formula created by the commission for higher education under IC 21-18-16-2.

As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 21-13-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-13-2-7
Renewal of scholarships; conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. To qualify for a scholarship renewal from the fund, a student that qualified for the initial scholarship under section 4 of this chapter must:

(1) comply with the criteria in section 4 of this chapter; and

(2) maintain at least the cumulative grade point average:

(A) that is required by an eligible institution for admission to the eligible institution's school of education; or

(B) of 2.0 on a 4.0 grading scale or its equivalent as established by the eligible institution if the eligible institution's school of education does not require a certain minimum cumulative grade point average.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citations: 20-12-21.7-9.1(b); 20-12-21.7-9(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.254. Amended by P.L.205-2013, SEC.321; P.L.196-2025, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 21-43-4-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-43-4-3.5
Eligible institution; allowable actions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. (a) An eligible institution that participates in:

(1) an early college program;

(2) a college course taught by a faculty member of an eligible institution; or

(3) a concurrent enrollment college course;

shall, by agreement with a school corporation, take any action described in subsection (b).

(b) The eligible institution shall:

(1) ensure that the content and rigor of a course offered is adequate to warrant providing credit to a student as if the student took the course as a student at the eligible institution, including determining prerequisites, if any, for enrollment in a dual credit course and standards for assessment;

(2) set the criteria for a faculty member, an instructor, or other individual responsible for teaching a course with the:

(A) eligible institution responsible for hiring the personnel to instruct dual credit courses taught by faculty members from the eligible institution; and

(B) school corporation responsible for hiring personnel to instruct concurrent enrollment college courses taught by the high school; and

(3) determine:

(A) the terms and conditions under which a student may be eligible to participate in concurrent enrollment college courses, postsecondary courses taught by faculty members of the eligible institution, and early college programs while attending high school;

(B) with the school corporation, the terms and conditions under which the school corporation will award credit, if any, for a specified course successfully completed by a student through the school corporation; and

(C) the terms and conditions under which the school corporation will award secondary credit, if any, for a specific course successfully completed through the eligible institution.

As added by P.L.125-2013, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 21-16-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-16-1-6
"Eligible employer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Eligible employer" means:

(1) an approved postsecondary educational institution;

(2) a state or local governmental unit;

(3) a private nonprofit organization located in Indiana performing work in the public interest; or

(4) a for-profit company.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-20.5-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257. Amended by P.L.272-2013, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-46-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 46 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-46-3-5
State board of animal health; requests for funding increases and policy changes; fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Requests for any increases in funds for the expansion or other alteration of the facilities of the laboratory including:

(1) all changes in policies, including approval of a charge for any services furnished by the laboratory or the level of the charges; or

(2) the establishment of branch laboratories;

must originate from the Indiana state board of animal health, subject to the written approval of the treasurer of Purdue University.

(b) The proceeds from the fees under this chapter may not be used for faculty salaries. All fees collected must be deposited into a separate fund within the treasury of Purdue University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-5-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.287. Amended by P.L.13-2009, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-22-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-22-2-2
Name of institution
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The two (2) year state educational institution established by section 1 of this chapter shall be called "Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana".

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.263. Amended by P.L.169-2007, SEC.13; P.L.3-2008, SEC.136.
Ind. Code § 21-36-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 36 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-36-3-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-11-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.277. Repealed by P.L.178-2018, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 21-12-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-12-10-6
Notice of admission; postsecondary institution
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) If an applicant becomes a student in good standing at an approved postsecondary institution, the institution shall provide a written notice to the commission.

(b) If the applicant has met the eligibility requirements prescribed in this chapter, the commission shall award the applicant a Mitch Daniels early graduation scholarship and make the payment directly to the institution. The institution may apply the payment to any outstanding tuition and fees and shall remit the balance of the scholarship to the student.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.231.
Ind. Code § 21-14-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-14-1-4
"Eligible applicant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Eligible applicant" refers to a person who is eligible for an educational costs exemption under IC 21-14-4.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255. Amended by P.L.141-2008, SEC.1; P.L.161-2017, SEC.3; P.L.112-2019, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 21-12-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-12-8-1
Adult student grant fund; administration; adult student grant; high value workforce ready credit-bearing grant
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The adult student grant fund is established to make awards authorized under this chapter to applicants eligible for:

(1) an adult student grant under section 3 of this chapter; or

(2) a high value workforce ready credit-bearing grant under section 9 of this chapter.

(b) The fund consists of the following:

(1) Appropriations made by the general assembly.

(2) Gifts, grants, devises, or bequests made to the state to achieve the purposes of the fund.

(3) Amounts transferred to the fund as directed by the commission under IC 21-12-1.2-2.

(c) The fund shall be administered by the commission.

(d) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.

(e) The fund must be separate and distinct from other funds administered by the commission.

(f) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds are invested.

(g) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund but remains available to be used for providing money for adult student grants under this chapter, or it may be transferred to another fund under this article as directed by the commission under IC 21-12-1.2-2.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-22.1-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.53; P.L.234-2015, SEC.15; P.L.165-2016, SEC.13; P.L.230-2017, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 21-9-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-9-4-8
Annual report by authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The authority shall prepare an annual report for the education savings programs and services and promptly transmit the annual report to the governor and the general assembly. The authority shall make available, upon request, copies of the annual report to qualified beneficiaries, account owners, and the public. A report transmitted under this section to the general assembly must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.135-2002, SEC.19; P.L.28-2004, SEC.157.
Ind. Code § 21-27-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-27-9-2
Board; qualifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The board of trustees must be persons in law capable of:

(1) suing and being sued;

(2) pleading and being impleaded;

(3) answering and being answered unto; and

(4) defending and being defended, in all courts and places, in all manner of actions, suits, complaints, matters, and causes.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-1(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 21-30-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 30 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-30-5-4
Annuity gifts; conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. When any gift, devise, or bequest is made for the purpose of providing an annuity, the gift, devise, or bequest may be accepted by the board of trustees on condition that Vincennes University pay to:

(1) the donor, for the life of the donor, or for a term of years not beyond the lifetime of the donor, as may be agreed upon;

(2) any person or persons named by the donor or testator, in being at the time of the making of the gift, devise, or bequest, for the life or lives of the named person or persons, as may be agreed upon; or

(3) the donor or to any person or persons named by the donor or testator and alive at the time of the gift, devise or bequest, or both, for the life of the donor and the life or lives of the named person or persons, either in succession in a designated order of survivorship or in shares, concurrently, as may be agreed upon;

an annuity on the value of the property at the time the gift, devise or bequest is made. The annuity must not exceed the actual income of the property donated, devised, or bequeathed, unless a written agreement to pay a greater sum than the annuity is executed by the board of trustees of Vincennes University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-25(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.271.
Ind. Code § 21-41-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-41-2-2
Powers needing approval of commission for higher education or general assembly
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. After March 29, 1971, a state educational institution may not:

(1) establish any new branch, regional campus, campus, or extension center;

(2) establish any new or additional academic college or school; or

(3) offer any:

(A) new associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree; or

(B) additional program of two (2) semesters or an equivalent duration leading to a certificate or other indication of accomplishment;

without the approval of the commission for higher education or without specific authorization by the general assembly.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-8(7) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282. Amended by P.L.174-2018, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 21-39-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-39-2-9
Vincennes University board; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The board of trustees of Vincennes University shall:

(1) make ordinances for the government and discipline of Vincennes University;

(2) examine the state of education and discipline at Vincennes University; and

(3) make a yearly report of the items described in subdivisions (1) and (2) to the general assembly in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citations: 23-13-18-8(2); 23-13-18-8(7); 23-13-18-8(8).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.280.
Ind. Code § 21-39-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-39-2-6
Ball State University board; power to set fines and penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The board of trustees of Ball State University may set fines and penalties.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-57.5-11(h).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.280.
Ind. Code § 21-27-8-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-27-8-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.167-2007, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.113-2024, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.196-2025, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 21-31-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 31 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-31-7-1
Authority to declare public use of the university airport and its facilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The board of trustees of Purdue University may:

(1) declare all or any part of the Purdue University Airport and its facilities a public airport; and

(2) authorize by contract, license, lease, or otherwise, public use of the airport and its facilities.

(b) The board of trustees may determine the term and application of an agreement entered into under this section. This section does not apply to facilities required solely for educational or research activities at Purdue University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-50-1(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.272.
Ind. Code § 21-9-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-9-2-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.135-2002, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 21-17-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-17-1-15
"Private technical, vocational, correspondence, and trade school"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. "Private technical, vocational, correspondence, and trade school" means an institution or agency offering course or courses of instruction for a fee or fees and that is not primarily supported by public tax funds. The term does not include the following:

(1) A college or university offering a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.

(2) A nonpublic preschool, elementary, or secondary school that is approved by the department of education.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-62-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258.
Ind. Code § 21-22-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-22-2-1
Establishment of institution
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. There is established a two (2) year state college.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-2(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.263.
Ind. Code § 21-44-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-44-2-1
Administration of program
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The dean of the Indiana University School of Medicine or the dean's designee shall administer the anatomical education program in accordance with policies adopted by the dean or the dean's designee under section 2(1) of this chapter.

(b) In administering the anatomical education program, the dean or the dean's designee shall:

(1) administer body bequests made to eligible institutions under IC 29-2-16.1; and

(2) maintain written records of all transactions undertaken under the anatomical education program.

(c) In administering the anatomical education program, the dean or the dean's designee may through the trustees of Indiana University:

(1) enter into contracts; and

(2) employ qualified staff either on a full-time or part-time basis, including a licensed funeral director to assist in the operation and coordination of the anatomical education program.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-29.5-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285. Amended by P.L.147-2007, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-28-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-28-4-8
Agreement filings; state board of accounts
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Not later than sixty (60) days after an agreement takes effect, a copy of the agreement must be filed with:

(1) the state board of accounts for audit purposes; and

(2) the budget agency.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-65-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-31-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 31 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-31-2-3
Trusts
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The board of trustees of Indiana State University may hold in trust all funds and property that is provided for Indiana State University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-56-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.272.
Ind. Code § 21-41-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-41-10-4
"National guard"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "national guard" means a state's:

(1) army national guard; or

(2) air national guard.

As added by P.L.2-2014, SEC.98.
Ind. Code § 21-41-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-41-6-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the University of Southern Indiana.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.
Ind. Code § 21-44-6-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-44-6-1.5
"Commission"
Status: in_force

Effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the commission for higher education of the state of Indiana established by IC 21-18-2.

As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.306.
Ind. Code § 21-44-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-44-2-2
Anatomical education program; administrator's duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The dean of the Indiana University School of Medicine or the dean's designee shall do the following:

(1) Adopt policies necessary to administer the anatomical education program, including the formulation of standards governing the following:

(A) Acceptance of cadavers under the anatomical education program.

(B) Anatomical health education programs.

(C) Embalming procedures.

(D) Facilities in which cadavers may be stored and examined.

(E) Security.

(F) Use of the cadavers.

(G) Transportation of cadavers.

(H) Maintenance of written records.

(I) Final disposition of cadavers.

(2) Approve for involvement in the anatomical education program of eligible institutions that satisfactorily comply with all standards and policies adopted by the dean or the dean's designee.

(3) Annually review the operation and administration of the anatomical education program, including review of the following aspects of the anatomical education program:

(A) Budget appropriation.

(B) Revenue received.

(C) Costs incurred.

(D) Written records maintained by the program.

(4) Determine the fees eligible institutions must pay for the use of cadavers under the anatomical education program.

(5) Address current issues that directly or indirectly affect the operation of the anatomical education program.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-29.5-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285.
Ind. Code § 21-35-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-35-2-9
Title to acquired property
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Title to all property acquired by the state educational institution, including the improvements on the property, shall be taken and held in the name of the board of trustees in their corporate capacity for purposes of this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-7-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-44-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-44-6-4-b
Repealed
Status: repealed

Note: This repeal of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

As added by P.L.170-2009, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.142-2014, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.309.
Ind. Code § 21-35-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-35-6-6
Authority to exchange funding or refund bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If the board of trustees determines that it would be advantageous to Vincennes University to exchange funding or refunding bonds for bonds being refunded, the exchange may be made, if the actual interest cost is not increased.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-15(d).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-40-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-40-1-3
"Certificate of immunity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Certificate of immunity" means a form that meets the following requirements:

(1) Is acceptable to a state educational institution.

(2) Establishes the immunity of the certificate holder.

(3) Consists of:

(A) a physician's certificate, if available;

(B) immunization records forwarded from another school or state educational institution;

(C) a record maintained by the student or a parent of the student showing the month and year during which each dose of vaccine was administered;

(D) a form developed by the department that may be used by state educational institutions to meet the requirements of IC 21-40-5; or

(E) evidence of having met alternative criteria defined by rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 by the department.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-71-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.281. Amended by P.L.130-2017, SEC.1; P.L.9-2022, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 21-12-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-12-6-6
Twenty-first century scholars program scholarship; eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A student may apply to the commission for a scholarship. To qualify for a scholarship, the student must meet the following requirements:

(1) Be an eligible student who qualified to participate in the program under section 5 of this chapter.

(2) Be a resident of Indiana.

(3) Be a graduate from a secondary school located in Indiana that meets the admission criteria of an eligible institution and have achieved a cumulative grade point average in high school of:

(A) at least 2.0 on a 4.0 grading scale, if the student is expected to graduate from high school before July 1, 2014; and

(B) at least 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale, if the student is expected to graduate from high school after June 30, 2014.

(4) Have applied to attend and be accepted to attend as a full-time student an eligible institution.

(5) Certify in writing that before the student's graduation from high school the student:

(A) did not illegally use controlled substances (as defined in IC 35-48-1.1-7);

(B) did not illegally consume alcoholic beverages;

(C) did not commit any other crime or a delinquent act (as described in IC 31-37-1-2 or IC 31-37-2-2 through IC 31-37-2-5 (or IC 31-6-4-1(a)(1) through IC 31-6-4-1(a)(5) before their repeal));

(D) timely filed an application for other types of financial assistance available to the student from the state or federal government; and

(E) completed an academic success program required under the rules adopted by the commission.

(6) Submit to the commission all the information and evidence required by the commission to determine eligibility as a scholarship applicant.

(7) This subdivision applies only to applicants who initially enroll in the program under section 5 of this chapter or IC 21-12-6.5-2 after June 30, 2011. For purposes of this chapter, applicants who are enrolled in the program before July 1, 2011, will not have an income or financial resources test applied to them when they subsequently apply for a scholarship. Have a lack of financial resources reasonably available to the applicant, as defined by the commission, that, in the absence of an award under this chapter, would deter the scholarship applicant from completing the applicant's education at the approved postsecondary educational institution that the applicant has selected and that has accepted the applicant.

(8) Meet any other minimum criteria established by the commission.

(b) This section applies to an individual who graduates from high school after December 31, 2011. To be eligible for a scholarship under this section, a student must initially attend an eligible institution described in subsection (a)(4) not later than the fall semester (or its equivalent, as determined by the commission) in the year immediately following the year in which the student graduates from high school.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citations: 20-12-70-11(a); 20-12-70-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.169-2011, SEC.7; P.L.229-2011, SEC.228; P.L.6-2012, SEC.146; P.L.107-2012, SEC.23; P.L.234-2015, SEC.14; P.L.165-2016, SEC.11; P.L.186-2025, SEC.119.
Ind. Code § 21-47-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-47-2-7
Geological and water survey advisory council; center for water
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, "center" refers to the center for water established by subsection (c).

(b) As used in this section, "council" refers to the geological and water survey advisory council established by section 4 of this chapter.

(c) The center for water is established within the survey for the purpose of:

(1) carrying out the survey's statutory duties concerning Indiana's water resources;

(2) supporting long term studies of the state's water resources, as requested by the Indiana finance authority; and

(3) upon request, providing resources to:

(A) state agencies;

(B) municipal agencies; and

(C) soil and water conservation groups.

(d) The center shall be staffed:

(1) by employees of the survey who have expertise in water resources; and

(2) at staffing levels consistent with recommendations of the council.

(e) The center shall report to the council before each quarterly meeting of the council under section 4(j) of this chapter.

(f) The state geologist shall oversee and manage the activities of the center.

(g) The center shall be funded by the available resources of the survey.

As added by P.L.108-2022, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.145.
Ind. Code § 21-30-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 30 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-30-3-4
Annuity gifts; conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Subject to subsection (b), if a gift, devise, or bequest is made for the purpose of providing an annuity, the gift, devise, or bequest may be accepted by the board of trustees on condition that the state educational institution:

(1) pay to the donor, for the life of the donor or for a term of years not beyond the lifetime of the donor, as may be agreed upon;

(2) pay to any person or persons named by the donor or testator and alive at the time of the making of the gift, devise, or bequest, for the life or lives of the named person or persons, as may be agreed upon; or

(3) pay to the donor or to any person or persons named by the donor or testator and alive at the time of the making of the gift, devise, or bequest, for the life of the donor and the life or lives of the named person or persons, either in succession in a designated order of survivorship or in shares, concurrently, as may be agreed upon;

an annuity on the value of the property at the time the gift, devise, or bequest is made.

(b) The annuity must not exceed the actual income of the property donated, devised, or bequeathed, unless:

(1) a written agreement to pay a greater sum than the annuity is:

(A) executed by the board of trustees of the state educational institution; and

(B) approved by the governor; and

(2) no part of the annuity is paid out of the funds or income:

(A) granted:

(i) to the board of trustees of the state educational institution for any of the state educational institutions; and

(ii) by the general assembly; and

(B) derived from taxation.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-4-2(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.271.
Ind. Code § 21-49-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-49-7-1
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a foreign student who is admitted to or enrolled in a qualifying program at a state educational institution as of August 14, 2026.

As added by P.L.131-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-26-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-26-5-6
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.239. Expired 7-1-2016 by P.L.213-2015, SEC.239.
Ind. Code § 21-12-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-12-7-3
Forms; certification; reimbursements
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A scholarship recipient may apply to the commission, on forms provided by the commission, for financial assistance from the fund.

(b) The scholarship recipient shall certify to the commission that the scholarship recipient has incurred educational support costs that were not included in the scholarship award received by the scholarship recipient under IC 21-12-6.

(c) Upon verification by the commission of the information provided by the scholarship recipient and subject to the availability of money in the fund, the commission shall reimburse to the scholarship recipient the amount of money requested by the scholarship recipient.

(d) The commission shall provide the reimbursements under this section in the order in which the applications are received.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-70.1-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253.
Ind. Code § 21-15-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-15-6-2
Criteria for appointments
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Appointments of individuals under this chapter must be made on the basis of scholarship and superior mental ability.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-23-10 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256.
Ind. Code § 21-15-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-15-5-3
Conditions for appointed persons
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), individuals appointed under this chapter are entitled to enter, remain, and receive instruction in Indiana State University for the next school year after their appointment, upon the same conditions, qualifications, and regulations prescribed for other applicants for admission to, or students in, Indiana State University.

(b) Any student attending Indiana State University under this chapter shall not be chargeable for the payment of any contingent fees.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-60-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256.
Ind. Code § 21-34-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-34-6-4
Issuance of bonds; limitations on amount
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. In authorizing the issuance of bonds for any building facility or facilities, the board of the issuing state educational institution may:

(1) limit the amount of bonds that may be issued as a first lien and charge against the property, fees, income, and funds; and

(2) provide, after the original issuance of bonds, for the issuance of additional bonds secured by the same lien to provide funds to:

(A) pay the cost of acquiring, erecting, constructing, reconstructing, improving, rehabilitating, remodeling, repairing, completing, extending, enlarging, equipping, or furnishing the building facility or facilities for which the original bonds were issued;

(B) provide funds to pay the cost of additional building facilities under this article; or

(C) perform actions under both clauses (A) and (B).

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-6(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-23-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-23-1-2
"Airport"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Airport" refers to the Purdue University Airport.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.264.
Ind. Code § 21-38-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-38-1-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279. Repealed by P.L.74-2026, SEC.160.
Ind. Code § 21-41-11-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 11 / Section 21-41-11-8
Eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. To be eligible for admission to the institute, a participant must be a practicing public or accredited nonpublic school principal for a public or accredited nonpublic school located in Indiana. Admission preference must be given to those school principals who have at least three (3) years of administrative experience in Indiana public or accredited nonpublic schools and intend to continue as public or accredited nonpublic school principals.

As added by P.L.2-2014, SEC.99. Amended by P.L.232-2025, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 21-27-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-27-7-3
Seal
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The board of trustees of Purdue University shall provide a seal.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-36-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 21-15-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-15-2-1
Determination of financial aid eligibility by state educational institutions; exclusion of certain financial benefits or resources received by veteran students
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This section applies to the board of trustees of the following state educational institutions:

(1) Ball State University.

(2) Indiana University.

(3) Indiana State University.

(4) Purdue University.

(5) University of Southern Indiana.

(b) The board of trustees of a state educational institution may award financial aid to students and groups of students out of the available resources of the state educational institution through:

(1) scholarships;

(2) fellowships;

(3) loans; and

(4) remissions of fees, tuition, charges, or other funds;

on the basis of financial need, excellence of academic achievement or potential achievement, or any other basis that the board of trustees finds to be reasonably related to the educational purposes and objectives of the institution.

(c) When determining financial eligibility for need based financial aid available to a veteran student (as defined in IC 21-41-12-2), each state educational institution shall exclude any financial benefit or financial resources received by the veteran student from any of the following sources:

(1) The Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, as amended, and other acts of Congress granting a right, privilege, or benefit to veterans.

(2) The federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.) and amendments to that statute, including programs administered by the division of disability, aging, and rehabilitative services established by IC 12-9-1-1 under the federal act.

(3) The federal Social Security Act.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1-2(a)(8) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256. Amended by P.L.22-2018, SEC.2; P.L.122-2026, SEC.104.
Ind. Code § 21-30-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-30-4-2
Board; acceptance of gifts, devises, and bequests
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The board of trustees of Ivy Tech Community College may accept gifts, grants, bequests, and devises absolutely and in trust for support of Ivy Tech Community College or its programs.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-13(a)(2).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.271.
Ind. Code § 21-35-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-35-2-11
Issuance and sale of bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. To raise funds for the acquisition of property and the erection, construction, remodeling, renovation, furnishing, and equipping of property, the board of trustees of a state educational institution may issue and sell bonds of the state educational institution.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-7-2(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-9-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-9-10-3
No responsibility by state or higher education institutions to fulfill obligations of authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. This article may not be construed as an obligation of the state or a college or university to assume any responsibility for fulfilling any obligation of the authority or any education savings program.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.251.
Ind. Code § 21-23-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 23 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-23-3-8
Board; vacancies
Status: repealed

Sec. 8. In case any vacancy occurs on the board of trustees by reason of the resignation, removal from the state, expiration of the term of office, or otherwise of any of the trustees appointed by the governor, the vacancy shall be filled by the governor from the respective classes as provided in this section to serve only for the unexpired term.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-37-4(e).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.264.
Ind. Code § 21-41-10-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-41-10-10
Establishment of program coordinator; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Each state educational institution shall designate a program coordinator.

(b) The duties of the coordinator include the following:

(1) Develop programs to create a positive educational environment for veteran students while the veteran student is enrolled at the state educational institution.

(2) Develop training programs for the state educational institution's personnel relating to:

(A) issues associated with identifying and assisting veteran students with posttraumatic stress disorder;

(B) veteran benefits; and

(C) any issue that the coordinator determines will educate a state educational institution's faculty or staff of the special needs of veteran students.

(3) Make recommendations to the commission for higher education established under IC 21-18-2 concerning ways to improve the education of veteran students.

(4) Coordinate access to stress management, counseling programs, and other resources available to a veteran student at the state educational institution.

(5) Coordinate with the Indiana department of veterans' affairs established by IC 10-17-1-2 to educate veteran students about state benefits available to Indiana veterans.

(6) Coordinate with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to educate veteran students about federal benefits available to veterans.

(7) Coordinate with the adjutant general or the adjutant general's designee to educate veteran students about benefits and programs available to veteran students who served or are currently serving in the national guard.

(8) Coordinate activities, seminars, and programs for veteran students presented by a veterans organization.

(9) Coordinate campus activities and social events designed for veteran students.

(10) Develop programs to assist a veteran student to locate employment.

(11) Develop internship programs designed specifically for veteran students.

(12) Develop a website to provide veteran students access to veteran resources.

As added by P.L.2-2014, SEC.98. Amended by P.L.4-2014, SEC.3; P.L.23-2026, SEC.222.
Ind. Code § 21-30-7-1.8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 30 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-30-7-1.8
"Commission"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.8. As used in this chapter, "commission" means the commission for higher education of the state of Indiana established under IC 21-18-2.

As added by P.L.1-2025, SEC.202.
Ind. Code § 21-40-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-40-5-5
Expired
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-71-13.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.281. Amended by P.L.130-2017, SEC.3. Expired 7-1-2018 by P.L.130-2017, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-18-15.1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 15.1 / Section 21-18-15.1-6
Application for grants; requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The commission may award grants under the pilot program to an applicant that meets the following requirements:

(1) The applicant is a school corporation or charter school that has partnered with one (1) approved postsecondary educational institution to establish and implement a teacher residency program.

(2) The applicant submits a teacher residency plan that:

(A) establishes a teacher residency program in which:

(i) program participants receive teacher training under the teacher residency program for a one (1) year period; and

(ii) program participants and teachers who act as mentors to program participants under the teacher residency program receive stipends;

(B) includes the name and contact information of the approved postsecondary educational institution with which the school corporation or charter school has partnered; and

(C) includes any other information regarding the teacher residency program that is required by the commission.

(3) Any other requirements established by the commission.

As added by P.L.74-2019, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-12-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-12-8-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-22.1-15.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Repealed by P.L.234-2015, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-18.5-5-5
Executive director
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 5. An associate commissioner of the commission (as defined in IC 21-18.5-2-7) shall serve as the executive director of the board for proprietary education.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 21-44-5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-44-5-17
Use of funding for family practice resident education
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. Funding for family practice residency programs must be used to provide supplemental support to eligible hospitals on behalf of the education of family medicine residents in accordance with the policies recommended by the board.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285.
Ind. Code § 21-17-1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-17-1-10
"Nonprofit college or university"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. "Nonprofit college or university", for purposes of sections 14 and 17 of this chapter and IC 21-17-6, refers to a postsecondary educational institution described in IC 21-17-6-1.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258.
Ind. Code § 21-13-12-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 12 / Section 21-13-12-7
Commission duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The commission shall do the following:

(1) Develop a promotional program to inform and attract students to participate in the scholarship program.

(2) Establish protocols and procedures concerning the application process for the scholarship program.

(3) Develop protocols, in consultation with accredited law schools, to ensure successful completion of the scholarship program and assist graduates in completing the requirements of the scholarship program.

(4) Establish, in coordination with the governor's office, a guide for the management of the scholarship program by commission personnel.

(5) Designate personnel or contract with a third party vendor to manage the scholarship program.

As added by P.L.232-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 21-7-14-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-7-14-9
Loans from fund; security
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The state comptroller shall loan as much of the fund as is not at any time absorbed by the nonnegotiable bonds of the state issued under this chapter at six percent (6%) interest, payable annually in advance in real estate security. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, in making loans and disbursing the interest collected, the treasurer of state and the state comptroller are governed by the law in force regulating the manner of making loans of the university funds and paying out interest collected.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-7-3-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.244. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.414.
Ind. Code § 21-28-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-28-5-8
Coordinating committee or unit; establishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The participating educational institutions shall establish a coordinating committee or other body composed of persons that the participating educational institutions select. The chief information officer or the chief information officer's designee shall be a member of any coordinating unit. The coordinating unit may administer and supervise the use of the transmission system and the information in designated electronic format as may be delegated to it by the participating educational institutions. The participating educational institutions shall have equal representation on the coordinating unit.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-12-3(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-40-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-40-1-9
"Student"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. "Student", for purposes of IC 21-40-5, means an individual who, for the first time:

(1) physically attends classes at a residential campus of a state educational institution; and

(2) is enrolled in a state educational institution as a full-time student (as defined in 585 IAC 1-9-1(27)).

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-71-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.281.
Ind. Code § 21-39-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-39-2-1
Status of students and faculty intact
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Sections 2 through 5 of this chapter may not be construed to discourage or disparage the status of students, faculty, and other persons or the valid concerns of the public in matters of policy and of management of a state educational institution.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.280.
Ind. Code § 21-36-3-14 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 36 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-36-3-14
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-11-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.277. Repealed by P.L.178-2018, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 21-28-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-28-3-1
Enactment
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The Midwestern Higher Education Compact is enacted into law and entered into by the state of Indiana with all other jurisdictions legally joining the compact in the form substantially as provided in sections 2 through 9 of this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-73-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-35-7-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-35-7-11
Notice of determination to make an award
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) A notice of the determination to make an award for the development, use, and management, if applicable, of property that briefly describes:

(1) the property;

(2) the purpose of the property; and

(3) the principal terms of any financing agreement;

shall be published under this section.

(b) The notice under subsection (a) shall be published in:

(1) two (2) newspapers of general circulation in Indianapolis;

(2) one (1) newspaper of general circulation in the city where the property is to be located; and

(3) one (1) newspaper of general circulation in the city where the principal campus of the state educational institution is located.

(c) The notice under subsection (a) must be published once each week for two (2) successive weeks.

(d) An action to contest the validity of any financing agreement may not be commenced more than thirty (30) days following the last publication under this section of notice of the determination to make an award.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1.5-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-35-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-35-3-7
Indiana University and Purdue University boards; power to construct, improve, operate, and control various facilities; limitations on use of fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) This section and any other provisions of this chapter related to implementing this section apply only to the following state educational institutions:

(1) Indiana University.

(2) Purdue University.

(b) The board of trustees of Indiana University and the board of trustees of Purdue University may, if the boards of trustees of the state educational institutions find that a necessity exists, erect, construct, reconstruct, extend, remodel, improve, complete, equip, furnish, operate, control, and manage research facilities, if revenue from state, federal, local, or private gifts, grants, contractual payments, or reimbursements is available in an amount that is reasonably expected to at least equal the annual debt service requirements of the bonds and the costs to operate the research facility for each fiscal year that the bonds are outstanding at or in connection with any of the following campuses of Indiana University or Purdue University:

(1) Purdue University-West Lafayette Campus.

(2) Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI).

(3) Indiana University-Bloomington Campus.

(c) Student fees and money appropriated by the general assembly may not be used to pay the debt service requirements or the maintenance expenses of a research facility.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-8-1(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-44-1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-44-1-13
"Plan"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. "Plan", for purposes of IC 21-44-5, refers to the plan for statewide medical education established by the Indiana University School of Medicine under IC 21-44-5-7.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.154.
Ind. Code § 21-26-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-26-2-10
Board; quorum
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Three (3) members of the advisory board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-16-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.267.
Ind. Code § 21-46-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 46 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-46-4-2
Duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The Indiana agricultural statistics service shall collect, compile, systematize, tabulate, and publish statistical information relating to agriculture, livestock, and crop production.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-40-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.287.
Ind. Code § 21-18-15-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 15 / Section 21-18-15-2
"Department"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the department of workforce development.

As added by P.L.143-2019, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 21-35-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-35-4-4
Bonds for a project; maximum amount
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Bonds for a project:

(1) may be in any amount that the board of trustees finds is not available out of the revenues and funds of Indiana State University for the year; and

(2) may not exceed the total estimated cost of the erection and construction of the dormitory.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-53-1(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-39.5-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-39.5-5-5
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.113-2024, SEC.11. Expired 7-1-2025 by P.L.113-2024, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-6-19 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18.5-6-19
Remedy; damages or other relief
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. The fact that the career college student assurance fund exists does not limit or impair a right of recovery and the amount of damages or other relief to which a plaintiff may be entitled.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 21-7-14-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-7-14-3
Treasurer of state to hold fund; state board of finance to manage fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The treasurer of state is the exclusive custodian of the fund.

(b) The state board of finance has full and complete management and control of the fund. The state board of finance shall invest the fund as provided in IC 20.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-7-4.5-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.244.
Ind. Code § 21-41-13-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-41-13-3
"Reverse transfer eligible former student"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "reverse transfer eligible former student" means an individual formerly enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program at a state educational institution who meets the following requirements:

(1) The individual has not previously received an associate or a baccalaureate degree.

(2) The individual has earned at least fifteen (15) credit hours from Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University.

(3) The individual has earned a total of at least seventy (70) credit hours toward an associate degree from one (1) or any combination of the following:

(A) Prior enrollment in Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University.

(B) Credits that were earned during high school as postsecondary credit through a:

(i) dual credit course;

(ii) dual enrollment course; or

(iii) similar early college program.

(C) Prior enrollment in a baccalaureate degree program of a state educational institution in which the individual:

(i) did not complete the baccalaureate degree program;

(ii) has not been enrolled in the baccalaureate degree program in the two (2) immediately preceding consecutive academic terms or traditional semesters; and

(iii) was enrolled in the baccalaureate degree program at any time within the past ten (10) years.

As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-12-13-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-12-13-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.169-2011, SEC.14. Repealed by P.L.281-2013, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 21-18-17.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 17.5 / Section 21-18-17.5-6
Use of grants
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The commission may pursue grants, from any available sources, to be used for the purpose of providing funds to state educational institutions to implement the pilot program under this chapter.

As added by P.L.216-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-13-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-13-9-3
Student scholarship program for residents in primary care
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The commission, in coordination with the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, shall administer a student scholarship program to increase the availability of primary care for residents of Indiana by providing incentives to medical students who agree to provide primary care in Indiana immediately after becoming a licensed physician.

(b) A scholarship awarded under this chapter must be used to provide supplemental support to a medical student enrolled at the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine and may not be used to reduce any other financial aid, grant, or scholarship the student may otherwise receive.

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.219. Amended by P.L.191-2017, SEC.6; P.L.217-2017, SEC.143.
Ind. Code § 21-16-1-7.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-16-1-7.5
"Eligible secondary school student"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.5. "Eligible secondary school student" means a student, beginning with the cohort of students that is expected to graduate in the 2022-2023 school year, who:

(1) is enrolled in a secondary school in Indiana; and

(2) meets any other criteria established by the commission.

As added by P.L.287-2019, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.37-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-9-2-22 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-9-2-22
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.135-2002, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 21-38-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-38-1-3
"Council"
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 3. "Council" refers to the Indiana excellence in teaching council.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-69-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279.
Ind. Code § 21-30-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 30 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-30-7-6
"Foreign source"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "foreign source" means any of the following:

(1) A foreign government or an agency of a foreign government.

(2) A legal entity, governmental or otherwise, created solely under the laws of a foreign nation or group of nations.

(3) An individual who is not a citizen or a national of the United States or a territory or protectorate of the United States.

(4) A partnership, an association, a corporation, an organization, or any other combination of persons, including a subsidiary of an entity described in this subdivision, organized under the laws of, or having its principal place of business in, a foreign adversary.

(5) An agent, including a subsidiary or an affiliate of a foreign legal entity, acting on behalf of a foreign source.

(6) A political party of a foreign adversary or an individual who is a member of a political party of a foreign adversary.

As added by P.L.142-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-44.5-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-44.5-2-3
Trained designee requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. An individual must meet the following requirements in order to be a trained designee:

(1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

(2) Have, or reasonably expect to have, responsibility for at least one (1) other member of the campus community as a result of the individual's employment.

(3) Have satisfactorily completed the standardized training protocol established and administered by a licensed campus medical professional in accordance with guidelines developed under section 4 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.45-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-22-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-22-6-10
State board; recommendations from campus board
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Before taking any action under IC 21-27-6-3, IC 21-27-6-4, IC 21-31-2-5, IC 21-38-3-7(2), or IC 21-41-5-3 that would substantially affect a campus, the state board of trustees shall request recommendations concerning the proposed action from the campus board.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citations: 20-12-61-13(b); 20-12-61-13(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.263. Amended by P.L.169-2007, SEC.24; P.L.174-2018, SEC.27; P.L.130-2026, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 21-43-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-43-8-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Recodification Citation: 20-12-13-6(f).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.284. Repealed by P.L.213-2015, SEC.242.
Ind. Code § 21-36-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 36 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-36-3-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the following state educational institutions:

(1) Indiana University.

(2) Purdue University.

(3) Indiana State University.

(4) Ball State University.

(5) Ivy Tech Community College.

(6) University of Southern Indiana.

(7) Vincennes University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-11-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.277. Amended by P.L.205-2013, SEC.334.
Ind. Code § 21-35-6-13 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-35-6-13
Bonds; rates of interest
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The rate or rates of interest of the bonds may be fixed or variable. Variable rates are determined under the procedures set forth in the resolution or indenture authorizing the issuance of the bonds. Bonds bearing a variable rate of interest may be converted to bonds bearing a fixed rate or rates of interest as set forth in the resolution or indenture. The interest may be payable semiannually, annually, or at other intervals provided in the resolution or indenture, or the interest may be compounded and paid at maturity or at any other time specified in the resolution or indenture.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-17(g).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-41-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-41-4-6
Authority to operate dental college
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The board of trustees shall operate and maintain a dental college as a department of Indiana University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-32-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.
Ind. Code § 21-23-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 23 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-23-3-1
Board; membership
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The board of trustees consists of ten (10) members, to be appointed for the term of service and in the manner provided by this chapter. The terms of all trustees terminate on July 1 of the year in which their terms of office expire.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-37-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.264.
Ind. Code § 21-18-13.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 13.5 / Section 21-18-13.5-5
Award of injunctive relief, damages, or costs
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The court may award to a student who prevails in an action under section 4 of this chapter any of the following:

(1) Injunctive relief.

(2) The greater of:

(A) actual and consequential damages resulting from the violation; or

(B) liquidated damages of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).

(3) Costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

(4) Any other appropriate relief determined by the court.

As added by P.L.83-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-15-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 15 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-15-8-3
Conditions for appointed persons
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), an individual appointed under this chapter is entitled to enter, remain, and receive instruction under the same conditions, qualifications, and regulations prescribed for other students in Purdue University.

(b) A student admitted to Purdue University under this chapter may not be charged for the payment of any tuition or incidental fees.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-51-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256.
Ind. Code § 21-18-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18-6-10
Report on accrediting agencies or associations
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Not later than December 1, 2026, the commission shall do the following:

(1) Evaluate accrediting agencies or associations that currently accredit:

(A) state educational institutions; or

(B) degree programs offered by state educational institutions.

(2) Identify and evaluate innovative accrediting agencies or associations, including those not yet recognized by the United States Department of Education, that do not currently accredit state educational institutions.

(3) Identify potential alternative agencies, associations, or methods to accredit degree programs offered by state educational institutions.

(4) Provide a report in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 to the general assembly that includes:

(A) the commission's findings under subdivisions (1) through (3); and

(B) recommendations concerning accrediting agencies or associations identified in subdivisions (2) and (3) that may be best suited to serve as an accreditor for state educational institutions or degree programs.

(b) This section expires July 1, 2027.

As added by P.L.120-2026, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 21-44-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-44-4-5
Local advisory councils
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. An advisory council shall be appointed by each local center to provide as effectively as possible for a high degree of support and advice from the lay and professional communities.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30.5-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285.
Ind. Code § 21-9-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-9-7-4
Property of account owner
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Money deposited in an account by the account owner or a contributor and investment returns on an account are the property of the account owner.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-12-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-12-3-1
Eligibility for awards
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) An applicant is eligible for a first year higher education award under this chapter if the student meets the following requirements:

(1) The applicant is a resident of Indiana, as defined by the commission.

(2) The applicant:

(A) has successfully completed the program of instruction at an approved secondary school;

(B) has been granted a:

(i) high school equivalency certificate before July 1, 1995; or

(ii) state of Indiana general educational development (GED) diploma under IC 20-10.1-12.1 (before its repeal), IC 20-20-6 (before its repeal), or IC 22-4.1-18; or

(C) is a student in good standing at an approved secondary school and is engaged in a program that in due course will be completed by the end of the current academic year.

(3) The financial resources reasonably available to the applicant, as defined by the commission, are such that, in the absence of a higher education award under this chapter, the applicant would be deterred from completing the applicant's education at the approved postsecondary educational institution that the applicant has selected and that has accepted the applicant. In determining the financial resources reasonably available to an applicant to whom IC 21-18.5-4-8 applies, the commission must consider the financial resources of the applicant's legal parent.

(4) The applicant will use the award initially at that approved postsecondary educational institution.

(5) The student is enrolled full time in an approved postsecondary educational institution and making satisfactory academic progress, as determined by the postsecondary educational institution, toward a first baccalaureate degree.

(6) The student declares, in writing, a specific educational objective or course of study and enrolls in:

(A) courses that apply toward the requirements for completion of that objective or course of study; or

(B) courses designed to help the student develop the basic skills that the student needs to successfully achieve that objective or continue in that course of study.

(7) The student is not eligible to receive a twenty-first century scholarship under IC 21-12-6.

(8) The student is not eligible to receive a:

(A) National Guard tuition supplement grant under IC 21-13-4; or

(B) scholarship under the National Guard scholarship extension program under IC 21-13-5.

(b) This subsection applies to an individual who:

(1) meets the requirements set forth in subsection (a); and

(2) before the date that eligibility is determined by the commission, has been placed by or with the consent of the department of child services, by a court order, or by a licensed child placing agency in:

(A) a foster family home;

(B) the home of a relative or other unlicensed caretaker;

(C) a child caring institution; or

(D) a group home.

The commission shall consider an individual to whom this subsection applies as a full-need student under the commission's rules when determining the eligibility of the individual to receive financial aid administered by the commission under this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21-6(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.168-2007, SEC.6; P.L.7-2011, SEC.12; P.L.107-2012, SEC.16; P.L.281-2013, SEC.6; P.L.217-2015, SEC.1; P.L.165-2016, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-45-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 45 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-45-2-2
Purpose; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The Indiana University school of public health shall provide instruction of students in public health problems, personnel, and equipment. The Indiana University school of public health may provide short courses in:

(1) public health practice for physicians;

(2) dental health practice for dentists; and

(3) public health for nurses and all other persons desiring to develop a technical understanding in public health matters.

The courses provided under this section may also be provided for lay groups in phases of public health and sanitary measures appropriate to the occupation or profession of the groups.

(b) The courses provided under this section may be held at any convenient place in Indiana.

(c) The courses provided under this section for nurses must be planned in cooperation with the director of nursing education for Indiana University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-33-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.286. Amended by P.L.21-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-14-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-14-4-4
Payment of incidental expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. If an eligible applicant:

(1) is permitted to matriculate in the state educational institution;

(2) qualifies under this chapter; and

(3) has earned or has been awarded a cash scholarship that is paid or payable to a state educational institution, from any source;

the amount paid shall be applied to the credit of the eligible applicant in the payment of incidental expenses of the eligible applicant's attendance at the state educational institution. The balance, if the terms of the scholarship permit, must be returned to the eligible applicant.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-19-1(d).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255.
Ind. Code § 21-41-12-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 12 / Section 21-41-12-3
Establishment of program
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The second service for veterans program is established for the purpose of attracting veteran students to the teaching profession.

As added by P.L.101-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-28-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-28-5-5
Designation of transmission system; criteria
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A transmission system must be designed to permit the installation of additional capacity and coverage as accumulating communication needs of higher education may require. The system must:

(1) be capable of transmitting high fidelity television signals, high fidelity sound signals, data signals for computer communications, and voice traffic; and

(2) include control circuits.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-12-2(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-38-1-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-38-1-1.5
"Commission"
Status: in_force

Effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 1.5. "Commission" refers to the commission for higher education of the state of Indiana established by IC 21-18-2.

As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.289.
Ind. Code § 21-24-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-24-3-3
Board; residency requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Each member of the board of trustees must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Indiana.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-64-7(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.265.
Ind. Code § 21-14-4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-14-4-9
Tuition and fee exemption reimbursement fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The tuition and fee exemption reimbursement fund is established to provide reimbursement to state educational institutions and approved postsecondary educational institutions for tuition and fee remissions listed in IC 21-12-13-1 that were provided to eligible applicants.

(b) The fund consists of the following:

(1) Appropriations made by the general assembly.

(2) Gifts, grants, devises, or bequests made to the state to achieve the purposes of the fund.

(c) The fund shall be administered by the commission.

(d) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.

(e) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds are invested.

(f) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund but remains available to be used for providing reimbursement for tuition and fee remissions as provided under subsection (a).

As added by P.L.191-2017, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.240-2023, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 21-22-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 22 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-22-4-6
Secretary; record of proceedings
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The secretary of Ivy Tech Community College shall keep, or cause to be kept, a true and complete record of the proceedings of the state board of trustees. The secretary shall keep the record in the headquarters of Ivy Tech Community College. The secretary shall perform such other duties as the state board of trustees determines.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-7.7.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.263.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-16 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-7-13-16
"Elementary school"
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. "Elementary school" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-18-2-4.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-39-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-39-6-1
Request for additional police assistance
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The board of trustees of a state educational institution may empower one (1) or more officials of the state educational institution to request the assistance of law enforcement officers of the:

(1) state;

(2) counties;

(3) cities; and

(4) towns;

when necessary.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-3.5-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.280.
Ind. Code § 21-9-2-21 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-9-2-21
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.85-2000, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 21-13-11-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 21-13-11-10
Grant applications
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The commission shall develop an application process for grants under this chapter that identifies recruiting organizations and programs:

(1) that produce high student achievement and effective and highly effective teachers; and

(2) that match science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teachers with school corporations, charter schools, or accredited nonpublic schools in Indiana that would otherwise encounter a shortage of qualified teachers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

As added by P.L.118-2016, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.232-2025, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 21-16-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-16-5-11
Debts incurred
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Debts incurred by the corporation under authority of this chapter do not represent or constitute a debt of the state of Indiana within the meaning of the provisions of the statutes of Indiana or the Constitution of the State of Indiana.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.2-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
Ind. Code § 21-16-5-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-16-5-1.5
Appointment of board of directors; quorum; meetings; reimbursement of director expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. (a) The board of directors of the nonprofit corporation is composed of nine (9) members. The members must be appointed as follows:

(1) Five (5) members appointed by the governor.

(2) One (1) member appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate.

(3) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the senate.

(4) One (1) member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

(5) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives.

(b) None of the members appointed to the board may be members of the general assembly. Not more than five (5) members may belong to the same political party. Members serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

(c) The board shall elect from among its members a chair and vice chair.

(d) Five (5) members constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. An affirmative vote of at least five (5) members is necessary for the board to take action. Members of the board may not vote by proxy.

(e) Meetings of the board shall be held at the call of the chair or whenever any five (5) voting members request a meeting. The members shall meet at least once every three (3) months to attend to the business of the corporation.

(f) Each member of the board who is not a state employee is entitled to:

(1) a salary per diem for attending meetings equal to the per diem provided by law for members of the general assembly; and

(2) reimbursement for mileage and traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4, and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

(g) Each member of the board who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

(h) The corporation shall pay expenses incurred under subsections (f) and (g) from the revenues of the corporation.

(i) The corporation shall provide staff support to the board.

As added by P.L.224-2023, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.143; P.L.1-2025, SEC.201.
Ind. Code § 21-46-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 46 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-46-2-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 4-4-3.4-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.287. Repealed by P.L.2-2008, SEC.83.
Ind. Code § 21-28-5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-28-5-13
Higher education statewide telecommunications fund; establishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The higher education statewide telecommunications fund is established as a special and distinct fund. Expenditures from the fund may be made only for the following:

(1) Payments by the participating educational institutions for the use of a transmission system or the lease, purchase, rental, or production of information in a designated electronic format.

(2) Studies regarding the possibilities of extending the use of the transmission system:

(A) to state educational institutions or private postsecondary educational institutions in Indiana that are not participating educational institutions; and

(B) for post-high school and other educational uses.

(3) The expenses of coordinating, planning, and supervising the use of the transmission system and the information in the designated electronic format.

(4) Equipment for the originating and receiving of instructional communication and educational information by means of the transmission system and the information in the designated electronic format.

(b) The state comptroller shall pay, as needed, from the fund amounts to the board of trustees of Indiana University as agent for the participating educational institutions.

(c) The board of trustees of Indiana University, as agent, shall apply the funds to the payment of items as payment becomes due from the fund.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-12-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.434.
Ind. Code § 21-9-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-9-4-1
Board of directors; members; vacancy; chairperson; removal
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 1. (a) The board of directors of the authority is established. The board consists of the following:

(1) The following four (4) ex officio members or directors:

(A) The treasurer of state.

(B) The secretary of education.

(C) The Indiana commissioner for higher education.

(D) The budget director.

(2) Five (5) appointed members or directors who:

(A) are appointed by the governor; and

(B) have knowledge, skill, and experience in academic, business, financial, or education fields.

(b) During a member's term of service on the board, an appointed member of the board may not be an official or employee of the state.

(c) Not more than three (3) of the appointed members of the board may belong to the same political party.

(d) An appointed member serves a four (4) year term. An appointed member shall hold over after the expiration of the member's term until the member's successor is appointed and qualified.

(e) The governor may reappoint an appointed member of the board.

(f) A vacancy shall be filled for the balance of an unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.

(g) The treasurer of state shall serve as chairman of the board. The board shall annually elect one (1) of its ex officio members as vice chairman, and may elect any other officer that the board desires.

(h) The governor may remove an appointed member for misfeasance, malfeasance, willful neglect of duty, or other cause after notice and a public hearing, unless the member expressly waives the notice and hearing in writing.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.247; P.L.43-2021, SEC.139.
Ind. Code § 21-44-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-44-5-6
Work of accrediting bodies not compromised
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. This chapter does not in any way compromise the accreditation of the participating hospital by the American Hospital Association, the American Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Hospital Association, the American Osteopathic Association or the Association of American Medical Colleges.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285.
Ind. Code § 21-40-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-40-3-2
Ball State University board; power to prescribe conditions for admission
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The board of trustees of Ball State University may prescribe conditions for admission.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-57.5-11(e).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.281.
Ind. Code § 21-27-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-27-10-6
Exemption from public meetings (open door) law, public records law, and state board of accounts examinations
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Notwithstanding any other law, a postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution is not subject to the following:

(1) IC 5-14-1.5.

(2) IC 5-14-3.

(3) IC 5-11-1-9.

As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.148.
Ind. Code § 21-36-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 36 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-36-1-4
"Trust"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Trust" has the meaning set forth in IC 30-4-1-1(a).

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-5-5(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.277.
Ind. Code § 21-12-1.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 21-12-1.5-5
Rule voided
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. 585 IAC 1-9-9 is void to the extent that it conflicts with section 4 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.169-2011, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-47-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-47-2-4
Geological and water survey advisory council; reporting requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) There is established a geological and water survey advisory council.

(b) The council consists of the following members:

(1) One (1) member appointed by the president of Indiana University who is a faculty member of the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs to serve for a period of four (4) years. A member appointed under this subdivision must have a background in energy, geology, water, or environmental science.

(2) One (1) member appointed by the president of Indiana University who is a faculty member of the earth sciences department to serve for a period of four (4) years.

(3) The vice provost of research of Indiana University, or the vice provost's designee.

(4) The chairperson of the house of representatives standing committee tasked with studying utilities and energy, or the chairperson's designee.

(5) The chairperson of the senate standing committee tasked with studying utilities and energy, or the chairperson's designee.

(6) The director of the department of natural resources, or the director's designee.

(7) The director of the Indiana department of environmental management, or the director's designee.

(8) The director of the Indiana economic development corporation, or the director's designee.

(9) The public finance director appointed under IC 5-1.2-3-6, or the public finance director's designee.

(10) Two (2) individuals who:

(A) are appointed by the governor;

(B) represent private industry; and

(C) have a background in energy, geology, water, or environmental science.

An individual appointed by the governor under this subdivision serves for a term of four (4) years.

A designee under subdivision (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), or (9) must have a background in energy, geology, water, or environmental science. The members of the council shall annually elect a chair and vice chair from among the membership of the council.

(c) A member who is appointed or designated to serve on the council under subsection (b):

(1) in the case of an appointed member:

(A) holds the position for the term of the appointment;

(B) continues to serve after expiration of the appointment until a successor is appointed and qualified; and

(C) subject to subdivision (2), is eligible for reappointment;

(2) may not serve on the council for a total of more than two (2) consecutive terms; and

(3) serves at the pleasure of the appointing or designating authority and may be removed by the appointing or designating authority at any time.

The appointing or designating authority shall fill a vacancy that occurs after a member appointed or designated by the authority resigns, is removed, or is no longer qualified to serve.

(d) The state geologist shall serve as secretary of the council, shall provide staff support to the council, and shall report on the following at each meeting of the council:

(1) The staffing of the survey.

(2) The finances of the survey.

(3) The outreach programs of the survey.

(4) The current research projects of the survey.

(5) Any other report requested by the council.

(e) The state geologist may cast the deciding vote to break a tie.

(f) A member of the council who is not a state employee is not entitled to:

(1) the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b); or

(2) reimbursement for mileage and traveling expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties.

(g) Each member of the council who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to legislative members of interim study committees established by the legislative council. Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid under this section shall be paid from appropriations made to the legislative council or the legislative services agency.

(h) Each member of the commission who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

(i) Expenses paid under subsection (h) shall be paid from appropriations made to the state geologist.

(j) The council shall meet quarterly in the first month of each quarter. The date, time, and location of a meeting must be upon agreement of the council.

(k) The council shall meet with the state geologist to make recommendations concerning:

(1) the functions and performance of the survey; and

(2) appropriations and funding for the survey.

(l) The council may make recommendations concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of the survey and other matters.

(m) Recommendations and reports of the council shall be directed to the following:

(1) The governor.

(2) The budget agency.

(3) The president of Indiana University.

(4) The director of the department of natural resources.

(5) The commissioner of the department of environmental management.

(n) The terms of the members of the council described in subsection (b)(1), (b)(2), and (b)(10) expire as follows:

(1) For the members described in subsection (b)(1) and (b)(2), June 30, 2025, and each fourth year thereafter.

(2) For the members described in subsection (b)(10), June 30, 2027, and each fourth year thereafter.

(o) The terms of the members of the council who are members of the general assembly designated under subsection (b)(4) and (b)(5) expire June 30 of an odd-numbered year.

(p) On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter, the council shall submit a report to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:

(1) official action taken; and

(2) actionable items considered;

by the council during the preceding two (2) years.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-28-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.288. Amended by P.L.233-2017, SEC.30; P.L.108-2022, SEC.1; P.L.42-2024, SEC.144; P.L.161-2025, SEC.27; P.L.152-2026, SEC.320.
Ind. Code § 21-41-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-41-5-2
Mission
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Ivy Tech Community College shall be devoted primarily to the following:

(1) Serving as the workforce engine for the state of Indiana by aligning postsecondary academic curriculum with employer needs and ensuring that all academic degree offerings provide a pathway to direct entry into the workforce.

(2) Serving as an open access institution for high school students, adult learners, and high school graduates by:

(A) providing relevant training opportunities that allow individuals to:

(i) acquire necessary skills for specific jobs;

(ii) obtain certifications; or

(iii) improve the individual's work product; and

(B) providing dual credit and dual enrollment offerings described in IC 21-43.

(3) Promoting education and economic development by providing assessment and training services for the citizens of Indiana, including:

(A) determining the skills needed for specific jobs;

(B) determining whether particular individuals have the skills needed to:

(i) do specific jobs; or

(ii) qualify for specific skill certifications; and

(C) developing and delivering training programs designed to help individuals:

(i) acquire the skills needed to do specific jobs;

(ii) obtain specific skill certifications; or

(iii) improve the quality of the individual's work product.

(4) Meeting the needs of state and local officials, employers, and labor organizations by designing and delivering educational and training courses and programs to provide economic and workforce development.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-2(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282. Amended by P.L.130-2026, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 21-18-18-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 18 / Section 21-18-18-3
Purpose; development of award criteria
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The commission, in coordination with the department and in consultation with the state educational institutions, shall develop and implement the higher education purple star designation for the following purposes:

(1) To recognize postsecondary educational institutions that are supportive and inclusive of veterans and military connected families.

(2) To provide veterans and military connected families with enhanced support for pursuing and finishing a degree or postsecondary credential.

(b) The commission and the department shall jointly:

(1) determine the criteria for awarding the designation to a state educational institution, an approved postsecondary educational institution, or other postsecondary educational institution;

(2) determine the length of time that a designation awarded under this chapter is valid; and

(3) prescribe the form and manner in which a postsecondary educational institution may apply to be awarded the designation.

As added by P.L.49-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-12-16.5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 21-12-16.5-9
Standards to maintain eligibility; petition for exception; extenuating circumstances
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the commission shall establish standards that a student must meet to remain eligible to receive a scholarship under this chapter. The standards must include the following:

(1) Maintaining a cumulative minimum grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

(2) Enrolling in and completing at least fifteen (15) credit hours each semester or its equivalent.

(3) Any other requirements the commission considers necessary.

(b) The commission may allow a student who fails to meet the standards described in subsection (a) and is ineligible for an award during the next academic year to maintain eligibility if the student submits a petition to the commission in a manner prescribed by the commission so that the commission may make a determination that extenuating circumstances, as determined by the commission, prevented the student from meeting the standards described in subsection (a).

(c) If the commission grants a waiver under subsection (b), the commission may:

(1) place the student on probationary status; and

(2) establish additional requirements for the student.

As added by P.L.161-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18.5-6-4
Applications; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. An application for authorization under this chapter must include at least the following information:

(1) The name and address of the postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution and the institution's officers.

(2) The places where the courses are to be provided.

(3) The types of courses to be offered, the form of instruction to be followed with the class, shop, or laboratory, and the hours required for each curriculum.

(4) The form of certificate, diploma, or degree to be awarded.

(5) A statement of the postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution's finances.

(6) A description of the postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution's physical facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, library, machinery, and equipment.

(7) An explicit statement of policy with reference to:

(A) solicitation of students;

(B) payment and amount of student fees; and

(C) conditions under which students are entitled to a refund in part or in full of fees paid, including a statement concerning the existence of the career college student assurance fund established under section 6 of this chapter.

(8) Provisions for liability insurance of students.

(9) Maximum student-teacher ratio to be maintained.

(10) Minimum requirements for instructional staff.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.273-2013, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 21-16-5-16 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-16-5-16
Security interest in education loans
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. Notwithstanding IC 26-1-9.1-310(a), a security interest in education loans is perfected by:

(1) possession under IC 26-1-9.1-313; or

(2) filing a financing statement in the office of the secretary of state under IC 26-1-9.1-501.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.2-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
Ind. Code § 21-15-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-15-7-4
Appointments; applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. An appointment under this chapter may be made from students eligible to enter Ivy Tech Community College or students in attendance at Ivy Tech Community College.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-15 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256.
Ind. Code § 21-43-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-43-4-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-30-11-4(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.284. Amended by P.L.229-2011, SEC.246. Repealed by P.L.125-2013, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 21-44-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-44-6-1
Board established
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 1. There is established the mental health and addiction services development programs board.

As added by P.L.170-2009, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.142-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-18-15-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 15 / Section 21-18-15-3
"Program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the Let Indiana Work for You program established under section 4 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.143-2019, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 21-28-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-28-5-7
Approval of coordinating unit
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Plans or arrangements for the use of the transmission system may not be adopted or entered into under this chapter without the specific approval of the coordinating unit.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-12-2(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-18-13.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 13.5 / Section 21-18-13.5-4
Civil action; adverse action prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) If a state educational institution or private postsecondary educational institution violates this chapter, a student who is:

(1) deprived of an athletic opportunity; or

(2) otherwise directly or indirectly injured;

as a result of the violation may bring a civil action against the state educational institution or private postsecondary educational institution.

(b) A state educational institution or private postsecondary educational institution may not retaliate or otherwise take any adverse action against a student for reporting a violation or bringing a civil action for a violation of this chapter.

As added by P.L.83-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-33-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 33 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-33-1-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.274.
Ind. Code § 21-16-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-16-1-11
"Guaranteed loans"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. "Guaranteed loans", for purposes of IC 21-16-4, means loans issued by approved lenders to students or either one (1) or both parents of students under state and federal law.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.1-1(d).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
Ind. Code § 21-40-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-40-4-7
Admission approval; conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Subject to subsection (c), a state educational institution shall approve for admission an Indiana resident who:

(1) graduates with an Indiana diploma established under IC 20-19-2-21(c);

(2) meets the diploma designation described in IC 20-19-2-21(e)(2) and the requirements for the designation under 511 IAC 6-7.2-21(b)(2); and

(3) submits a nationally recognized college entrance exam score to the state educational institution to which the resident is applying.

(b) Admission approval provided by a state educational institution to an Indiana resident under subsection (a) does not guarantee the resident admission to a specific academic degree or program of the state educational institution.

(c) For purposes of admission under subsection (a), the commission for higher education, in coordination with state educational institutions, may establish additional admission conditions based on academic dishonesty or other misconduct.

As added by P.L.138-2025, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 21-7-12-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 12 / Section 21-7-12-7
Citation references
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A citation reference in the recodification act of the 2007 regular session of the general assembly to another provision of the recodification act of the 2007 regular session of the general assembly shall be treated as including a reference to the provision of prior law that is substantively equivalent to the provision of the recodification act of the 2007 regular session of the general assembly that is referred to by the citation reference.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.242.
Ind. Code § 21-14-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-14-2-12
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.234-2007, SEC.273. Repealed by P.L.224-2007, SEC.137.
Ind. Code § 21-7-12-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 12 / Section 21-7-12-3
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Subject to section 2 of this chapter, sections 4 through 9 of this chapter shall be applied to the statutory construction of the recodification act of the 2007 regular session of the general assembly.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.242.
Ind. Code § 21-13-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-13-8-2
Maximum amount
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A scholarship under section 1 of this chapter may not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000).

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.329. Amended by P.L.148-2016, SEC.13; P.L.159-2016, SEC.3; P.L.52-2022, SEC.8; P.L.161-2023, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 21-18-14-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-18-14-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.236. Repealed by P.L.37-2020, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-12-1-16 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-12-1-16
"Scholarship recipient"
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. "Scholarship recipient" refers to an individual who is awarded a twenty-first century scholarship under IC 21-12-6.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-70.1-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253.
Ind. Code § 21-13-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-13-1-9
"Scholarship extension applicant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. "Scholarship extension applicant", for purposes of IC 21-13-5, means a person who:

(1) is a former member of the Indiana National Guard who was called to active duty at least one (1) time while a member of the Indiana National Guard;

(2) was a scholarship applicant when the person was called to active duty;

(3) has been accepted to attend a state educational institution as a full-time or part-time student; and

(4) according to commission requirements, has timely filed an application for and, if applicable, used any federal and state financial assistance available to the person to attend a state educational institution.

As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.11-2015, SEC.2; P.L.217-2015, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-13-11-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 21-13-11-9
Grant programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The commission shall establish two (2) grant programs as follows:

(1) A grant program to encourage the growth of existing organizations that recruit science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teachers.

(2) A grant program to support the establishment of programs that increase the pool of high-quality science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teachers in Indiana.

As added by P.L.118-2016, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 21-44-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-44-1-3-b
"Board"
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 3. "Board", for purposes of IC 21-44-5 and IC 21-44-7, refers to the medical graduate and education board established by IC 21-44-5-1.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285. Amended by P.L.170-2009, SEC.5; P.L.142-2014, SEC.1; P.L.190-2015, SEC.2; P.L.152-2026, SEC.299.
Ind. Code § 21-23-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 23 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-23-3-7
Board; terms
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. All members of the board of trustees serve for three (3) years, except for the student member who serves for two (2) years.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-37-4(d).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.264.
Ind. Code § 21-12-1.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 21-12-1.5-3
"Eligible student"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "eligible student" refers to an individual described in section 1 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.169-2011, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-13-11-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 21-13-11-1.5
"Accredited nonpublic school"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "accredited nonpublic school" means a nonpublic school that:

(1) has voluntarily become accredited under IC 20-31-4.1; or

(2) is accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency that is recognized by the Indiana state board of education.

As added by P.L.232-2025, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-6-26 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18.5-6-26-b
Postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution authorization fund; fees
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 26. (a) As used in this section, "fund" means the postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution authorization fund established by subsection (b).

(b) The postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution authorization fund is established.

(c) The fund shall be administered by the commission (as defined in IC 21-18.5-2-7.).

(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the general fund.

(e) All fees collected by the commission for higher education under this chapter shall be deposited in the fund.

(f) Money in the fund shall be used by the commission for higher education to administer this chapter.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.13-2013, SEC.63; P.L.273-2013, SEC.28; P.L.152-2026, SEC.287.
Ind. Code § 21-43-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-43-1-3
"Eligible institution"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Eligible institution", for purposes of IC 21-43-4, means an accredited public or private:

(1) college; or

(2) university;

located in Indiana that grants a baccalaureate or an associate degree and offers postsecondary enrollment opportunities.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-30-11-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.284. Amended by P.L.125-2013, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 21-44-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-44-7-4
Commission for higher education provides staff; chairperson
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 4. (a) The commission for higher education shall provide staff for the board. The commission shall call the first meeting of the board and notify members of the board.

(b) The board members shall designate a chairperson from among themselves. The member designated as the chairperson continues to serve as chairperson until the earlier of:

(1) the first anniversary of the chairperson's designation under this section; or

(2) the date on which the chairperson's term expires.

(c) The board shall meet at the call of the chairperson or at the call of a majority of the appointed members.

As added by P.L.190-2015, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 21-19-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-19-2-1
Name of institution
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The state educational institution located and established at Muncie, Indiana, is perpetuated under the name of "Ball State University".

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-57.5-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.260.
Ind. Code § 21-12-1.7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 1.7 / Section 21-12-1.7-3
Annual publication of schedule of award amounts; applying credits
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to an academic year beginning after August 31, 2014. The commission shall publish annually a schedule of award amounts for the higher education award and freedom of choice grant issued under this article. The schedule must provide award amounts on the basis of the federal needs calculation. The federal needs calculation shall be derived from information submitted on the recipient's financial aid application form. The commission shall determine award amounts separately for:

(1) recipients attending approved public state educational institutions (except Ivy Tech Community College);

(2) Ivy Tech Community College;

(3) recipients attending a nonprofit college or university listed in IC 21-7-13-6(a)(1)(C); and

(4) recipients attending approved postsecondary credit bearing proprietary institutions.

(b) This subsection applies to an academic year beginning after August 31, 2017. The schedule of award amounts published under subsection (a) must offer a larger award to first time and prior recipients who successfully completed:

(1) at least thirty (30) credit hours or the equivalent during the last academic year in which the student received state financial aid; or

(2) at least thirty (30) credit hours or the equivalent during the last academic year in which the student was enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution.

(c) In determining eligibility under subsection (b), the commission shall apply all the following types of credits regardless of whether the credits were completed during the last academic year described in subsection (b)(1) or (b)(2):

(1) Credits earned from dual credit, advanced placement, Cambridge International, and international baccalaureate courses.

(2) College credits earned during high school.

(3) Credits earned exceeding thirty (30) credit hours during a previous academic year in which a student received state financial aid.

(d) The schedule of award amounts shall set forth an amount for recipients described in subsection (a)(1) that is equal to fifty percent (50%) of the amount for recipients described in subsection (a)(3).

As added by P.L.281-2013, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.2-2014, SEC.91; P.L.165-2016, SEC.2; P.L.191-2018, SEC.21; P.L.10-2019, SEC.91; P.L.52-2022, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-13-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-13-5-5
Authority to adopt rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.

As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 21-34-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-34-8-4
Investments; deposits
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Any bonds issued under the provisions of this article are:

(1) eligible investments for the funds of any kind or character of every financial institution, insurance company, or private trust; and

(2) eligible for deposit by any financial institution, insurance company, or trustee under any Indiana law providing for the deposit of securities or funds.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-23-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 23 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-23-3-2
Board; appointments
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The governor shall appoint ten (10) trustees for Purdue University for the term beginning on July 1 in conformity with this chapter.

(b) The general assembly urges the governor to appoint at least one (1) resident of Allen County to the board of trustees of Purdue University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-37-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.264. Amended by P.L.213-2015, SEC.237.
Ind. Code § 21-38-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-38-2-6
Benefits; salary per diem; reimbursement of expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The members of the board of trustees of Vincennes University shall serve without compensation, except that each member is entitled to the salary per diem as provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1 and to reimbursement for travel, lodging, meals, and other expenses as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-4(g).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279.
Ind. Code § 21-16-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-16-5-10
Grants; approval by the budget agency
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Notwithstanding any other law, the corporation may not make grants for any purpose without approval by the budget agency and the governor after review by the budget committee.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.2-3(i).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257. Amended by P.L.132-2013, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 21-45-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 45 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-45-4-3
Director
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The dean of the Indiana University School of Medicine shall appoint the director of the center.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-29.7-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.286.
Ind. Code § 21-13-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-13-2-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.7-7(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.254. Repealed by P.L.148-2016, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-15 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-7-13-15
"Educational support costs"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. "Educational support costs" refers to costs incurred by scholarship recipients in purchasing:

(1) required textbooks, supplies, or equipment;

(2) any other material required by the approved postsecondary educational institution in order for a scholarship recipient to participate in a particular class, seminar, laboratory, or other type of instruction; or

(3) other items or services approved by the commission for higher education under rules adopted by the commission for higher education under IC 21-18.5-4;

that are not included in educational costs.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-70.1-5 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243. Amended by P.L.107-2012, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 21-9-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-9-2-10
"Contributor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. "Contributor" means any individual, emancipated minor, trust, estate, partnership, association, company, corporation, or qualified custodian under the Uniform Transfers to Minors act (IC 30-2-8.5) that makes a deposit for the benefit of an account beneficiary.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.135-2002, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 21-43-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-43-2-2
Report to guidance counselors and students
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Each state educational institution shall prepare and make available to students and high school guidance counselors a report indicating the:

(1) extent to which; and

(2) conditions under which;

postsecondary credit may be granted under this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1-9(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.284.
Ind. Code § 21-41-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-41-4-3
Power to confer degrees
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The faculty of Indiana University may confer, with the consent of the board of trustees, the literary degrees that are usually conferred in other universities, and, in testimony to the degrees, give suitable diplomas, under the seal of Indiana University and signature of the faculty.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-23-7 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.
Ind. Code § 21-14-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-14-4-6
Appeals
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) An appeal from an adverse determination under section 5(a) of this chapter must be made in writing to the veterans' affairs commission not more than forty-five (45) days following the applicant's receipt of the determination. A final order must be made by a simple majority of the veterans' affairs commission not more than forty-five (45) days following receipt of the written appeal.

(b) An appeal from an adverse determination under section 5(b) of this chapter must be made in writing to the military department established by IC 10-16-2-1 not more than fifteen (15) working days following the applicant's receipt of the determination. A final order must be made not more than fifteen (15) days following receipt of the written appeal.

(c) If an applicant appeals a denial of tuition and fee exemption benefits not later than fifteen (15) days before the start of the semester for which the tuition and fee exemption benefits would apply, the veterans' affairs commission shall make a reasonable effort to issue a final order before the start of the semester.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-19-1(f).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255. Amended by P.L.169-2011, SEC.19; P.L.112-2019, SEC.12; P.L.53-2021, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 21-41-5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-41-5-15
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.141-2016, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.130-2026, SEC.17 and P.L.150-2026, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 21-41-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-41-5-7
Duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As Indiana's community college system, Ivy Tech Community College shall:

(1) offer a community college curriculum and training services as described in IC 21-22 and this chapter at all of the college's major instructional sites; and

(2) provide an opportunity for students to earn associate degrees that are accepted by four (4) year colleges and universities.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-75-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.
Ind. Code § 21-31-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 31 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-31-3-1
Buildings and grounds committee
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The board of trustees of Indiana University shall annually appoint a committee from the members of the board of trustees to examine Indiana University buildings and grounds. The committee shall report the kind and cost of repairs, if any are needed. A member of the faculty shall be appointed to take care of the buildings and grounds.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-23-23.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.272.
Ind. Code § 21-17-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-17-5-3
Oath of office
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Police officers appointed under this chapter shall take an appropriate oath of office in the form and manner prescribed by the appointing governing board. The police officers serve at the pleasure of the appointing governing board.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-3.5-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258.
Ind. Code § 21-9-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-9-2-6
"Administrative account"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Administrative account" means the administrative account of the trust fund established under IC 21-9-5 that may be funded periodically from appropriations by the general assembly.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-7-12-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 12 / Section 21-7-12-6
Reference to repealed statutes
Status: repealed

Sec. 6. Subject to section 9 of this chapter, a reference in a statute or rule to a statute that is repealed and replaced in the same or a different form in the recodification act of the 2007 regular session of the general assembly shall be treated after the effective date of the new provision as a reference to the new provision.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.242.
Ind. Code § 21-12-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-12-3-8
Issuance of first year awards; priorities
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. For each academic year, first year higher education awards shall be issued to as many qualified persons as the current biennial appropriation allows. Applicants who are least able to provide funds for the cost of education shall be given priority in the awarding of higher education award funds.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21-7(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253.
Ind. Code § 21-14-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-14-2-10
Restrictions on tuition and rate increases
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. If a state educational institution adjusts its tuition and fee rates under section 9 of this chapter, the total revenue generated by the tuition and fee rate adjustment must not exceed the amount by which appropriations to the state educational institution in the state budget act were reduced or withheld.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1-12(g).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255.
Ind. Code § 21-12-16-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 16 / Section 21-12-16-5.5
Transition to teaching scholarship qualifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. (a) An applicant who is enrolled in a transition to teaching program may qualify for a scholarship under section 8.5 of this chapter.

(b) This subsection applies only to an applicant enrolled in a transition to teaching program after June 30, 2023, and before July 1, 2024. To qualify for a scholarship, an applicant must:

(1) apply for a scholarship on a form supplied by the commission;

(2) possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary four (4) year institution;

(3) have enrolled in a transition to teaching program described in IC 20-28-4;

(4) agree in writing to:

(A) complete a transition to teaching program described in IC 20-28-4 and obtain an initial practitioner license under IC 20-28; and

(B) teach for at least five (5) consecutive years in a public school or an eligible school (as defined in IC 20-51-1-4.7) in Indiana after obtaining the initial practitioner license under IC 20-28-4-6; and

(5) meet any other criteria established by the commission.

(c) This subsection applies only to an applicant that initially enrolls in a transition to teaching program after June 30, 2024. To qualify for a scholarship, an applicant must:

(1) apply for a scholarship on a form supplied by the commission;

(2) possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited postsecondary four (4) year institution;

(3) have enrolled in a transition to teaching program described in IC 20-28-4;

(4) agree in writing to:

(A) complete a transition to teaching program described in IC 20-28-4 and obtain an initial practitioner license under IC 20-28; and

(B) teach for at least five (5) consecutive years in a public school or an eligible school (as defined in IC 20-51-1-4.7) in Indiana after obtaining the initial practitioner license under IC 20-28-4-6;

(5) except as otherwise provided in section 8.5(c) of this chapter, be a member of a household with an annual income of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or less; and

(6) meet any other criteria established by the commission.

As added by P.L.242-2023, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.44-2024, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-9-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-9-4-6
Authority as public agency; board as governing body
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The authority is a public agency for purposes of IC 5-14-1.5 and IC 5-14-3.

(b) The board is a governing body for purposes of IC 5-14-1.5.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-24-3-0.3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-24-3-0.3
Legalization of certain actions taken under prior law
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.3. Any action taken by the board of trustees before April 26, 1989, that would have been legal under:

(1) IC 20-12-1-2, after April 25, 1989, and before its repeal; or

(2) IC 20-12-61-13, after April 25, 1989, and before its repeal;

is legalized and validated.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.357.
Ind. Code § 21-39-8-14 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-39-8-14
Action for a violation; award
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) Any student or student organization may bring an action for a violation of the student's or student organization's rights under this chapter.

(b) If the court in an action under this section finds that a state educational institution has violated the rights of a student or student organization under this chapter, the court may award the following:

(1) Injunctive relief.

(2) Compensatory damages not to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).

(3) Reasonable court costs.

(4) Attorney's fees.

As added by P.L.145-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-9-2-9.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-9-2-9.5
"Contribution"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.5. "Contribution" means a payment directly allocated to an account for the benefit of an account beneficiary or used to pay fees associated with the account.

As added by P.L.25-1999, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.135-2002, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-6-18 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18.5-6-18
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Repealed by P.L.273-2013, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 21-12-6-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-12-6-6.5
One-time award for certain students
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. (a) This section applies to a student who:

(1) initially enrolls in the program after June 30, 2011;

(2) has not previously received a scholarship under this chapter; and

(3) does not qualify for a scholarship under section 6 of this chapter solely because the student does not meet the requirements of section 6(a)(7) of this chapter.

(b) The commission shall establish a program to award a one-time tuition scholarship to students who are ineligible for a scholarship under section 6 of this chapter solely because the student fails to meet the financial assistance requirements imposed by section 6(a)(7) of this chapter. The amount of the tuition scholarship shall be determined by the commission. The tuition scholarship may not exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500). The total of all tuition scholarships awarded under this section in a state fiscal year may not exceed the amount available for distribution from the fund for scholarships under this chapter after awarding scholarships to all students who qualify under section 6 or 7 of this chapter for a scholarship.

(c) A tuition scholarship under this section may be used under the terms prescribed by the commission only for the purposes for which a tuition scholarship granted under section 6 or 7 of this chapter may be used.

(d) A student who meets the criteria described in subsection (a) in any year is not eligible for a scholarship under section 6 or 7 of this chapter in any subsequent year.

As added by P.L.169-2011, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 21-9-2-24 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-9-2-24
"Trust program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. "Trust program" means the Indiana family college savings trust program established under IC 21-9-3.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-35-3-19 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-35-3-19
Authority to furnish heat, light, power, and other like facilities or services with or without charge
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. The board of trustees of a state educational institution may furnish heat, light, power, and other like services to any or all property with or without charge.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-8-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-12-16-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 16 / Section 21-12-16-7
Contract requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Before receiving a scholarship under this chapter, the applicant must enter into a contract with the commission agreeing to:

(1) the terms and conditions described in section 5(a)(5), 5.5(b)(4), or 5.5(c)(4) of this chapter, as applicable; and

(2) any other terms and conditions established by the commission.

As added by P.L.105-2016, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.242-2023, SEC.3; P.L.44-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-18-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-18-1-2
"Advisory committee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Advisory committee" refers to any advisory committee established by the commission.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259.
Ind. Code § 21-21-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-21-3-1
Board; establishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A bipartisan board of trustees is established for Indiana State University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-56-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.262.
Ind. Code § 21-41-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-41-5-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-2(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282. Repealed by P.L.130-2026, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-39-8-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-39-8-10
Noncommercial protected expressive activity; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Subject to section 9 of this chapter, an individual may, on any outdoor area of campus, freely engage in noncommercial protected expressive activity that:

(1) is lawful; and

(2) does not materially and substantially disrupt the functioning of the state educational institution.

(b) This section does not:

(1) prevent a state educational institution from prohibiting, limiting, or restricting expression that is not protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, including threats, expression directed to provoke imminent lawless action and likely to produce imminent lawless action;

(2) prevent a state educational institution from prohibiting harassment; or

(3) allow an individual to engage in conduct that intentionally, materially, and substantially disrupts the protected expressive activity of another individual occurring in a space on campus reserved for the other individual's protected expressive activity under the exclusive use or control of a particular group or student organization.

As added by P.L.145-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-16-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-16-2-7
Eligible employers; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. An eligible employer that wishes to participate in the EARN Indiana program under this chapter must:

(1) submit to the commission, by the date specified by the commission and in the format specified by the commission, a job description for each job that the eligible employer will offer to eligible students and eligible secondary school students under the program;

(2) submit to the commission, by the date specified by the commission, one (1) or more statements reporting:

(A) the wages paid by the eligible employer to each eligible student and each eligible secondary school student; and

(B) the amount of time worked by each eligible student and each eligible secondary school student employed by the eligible employer; and

(3) sign an agreement agreeing to administer the program according to the published rules and program guidelines as outlined by the commission.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-20.5-4(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257. Amended by P.L.272-2013, SEC.11; P.L.287-2019, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 21-29-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 29 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-29-2-1
Applicability of section; investment of funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This section applies to the board of trustees of the following state educational institutions:

(1) Ball State University.

(2) Indiana University.

(3) Indiana State University.

(4) Purdue University.

(5) University of Southern Indiana.

(b) The board of trustees of a state educational institution may establish and carry out written policies for the investment of the funds of the state educational institution in the manner provided by IC 30-4-3-3.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1-2(a)(10).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.270.
Ind. Code § 21-34-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-34-3-6
Approval of plans and specifications; bids; contracts
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A lessor leasing fifty percent (50%) or more of a building facility or building facilities:

(1) to a state educational institution or to more than one (1) state educational institution jointly pursuant to sections 4 and 5 of this chapter for a term of five (5) years or more; and

(2) that are to be acquired or constructed and erected by the lessor;

shall, before commencing the acquisition or construction and erection, obtain approval of the plans and specifications for the building facility or building facilities by the lessee or lessees and also by any other public agencies that are required to approve plans and specifications for similar building facilities acquired or constructed and erected by the lessee or lessees.

(b) The lessor shall take bids and enter into a contract or contracts for the construction and erection of the building facility or building facilities in accordance with the same procedures required by law to be followed by the lessee or lessees in the acquisition or construction and erection of similar building facilities.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-2(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-47-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-47-2-2
Geological and water survey; establishment; purpose
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The Indiana geological and water survey is established as a part of Indiana University.

(b) The head of the survey is the state geologist.

(c) The survey is under the direction and control of the board of trustees of Indiana University to:

(1) continue the geological, hydrogeological, and scientific survey of Indiana;

(2) continue the work of discovering, developing, and preserving the water, mineral, and energy resources of Indiana; and

(3) have charge of the state geological sample collection.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-28-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.288. Amended by P.L.233-2017, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 21-35-7-12 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-35-7-12
Tax exemption
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. All payments received by a state educational institution under a financing agreement authorized by this chapter are exempt from all taxation.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1.5-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-16-5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-16-5-12
Tax exemption for principal and interest
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The principal of and the interest on bonds and notes issued by the corporation under this chapter are exempt from taxation of every kind by the state and by the municipalities and other political subdivisions of the state.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.2-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257. Amended by P.L.79-2017, SEC.69.
Ind. Code § 21-28-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-28-1-4
"Commission"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Commission" refers to the Midwestern Higher Education Commission.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-73-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-35-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-35-5-11
Authority to furnish heat, light, power, and other like services with or without charge
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. In connection with the issuance of revenue obligations, a board of trustees of a state educational institution may covenant to and furnish or supply heat, light, power, and other like services to any building, structure, or improvement with or without charge so long as any of the revenue obligations are outstanding.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-9-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-41-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-41-4-4
Religious qualifications not required
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A student, trustee, president, professor, or officer of Indiana University is not required to hold any religious qualification as a condition for admission to any privilege in Indiana University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-23-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.
Ind. Code § 21-43-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-43-4-6
Information concerning program
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Before February 1 each year, a school corporation shall provide a student in grades 8, 9, 10, and 11 with information concerning postsecondary enrollment opportunities, if:

(1) the information is requested by the student; or

(2) the school corporation believes that providing the information would benefit the student.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-30-11-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.284. Amended by P.L.229-2011, SEC.248; P.L.125-2013, SEC.21; P.L.233-2015, SEC.316.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-18.5-1-1
Rights, duties, and obligations under contracts entered into before July 1, 2012
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this section, "contract" refers to a contract or guarantee entered into by the state student assistance commission (before its abolishment on July 1, 2012) or by the state student assistance commission (as it existed before the enactment of P.L.128-1990).

(b) After June 30, 2012, a contract entered into by the state student assistance commission (before its abolishment on July 1, 2012) or by the state student assistance commission (as it existed before the enactment of P.L.128-1990) is a contract of the commission for higher education established by IC 21-18-2-1.

(c) The:

(1) amendments made by P.L.128-1990; and

(2) repeal of IC 21-11 and addition of this article by P.L.107-2012;

do not affect the rights, duties, or obligations of the commission for higher education established by IC 21-18-2-1 or a person who before July 1, 2012, had a contract with the state student assistance commission (before its abolishment on July 1, 2012) or with the state student assistance commission (as it existed before the enactment of P.L.128-1990).

(d) A person or the commission for higher education established by IC 21-18-2-1 may enforce a right or compel performance of a duty with respect to a contract as if:

(1) P.L.128-1990; and

(2) the repeal of IC 21-11 and conforming amendments made to IC 21-7 through IC 21-17 by P.L.107-2012;

had not been enacted.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.13-2013, SEC.59.
Ind. Code § 21-38-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-38-1-3-b
Repealed
Status: repealed

Note: This repeal of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-69-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.290.
Ind. Code § 21-44-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-44-7-5
Voting
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 5. An affirmative vote of at least six (6) members is necessary in order for the board to take any official action.

As added by P.L.190-2015, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 21-13-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-13-2-13
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.7-8(d).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.254. Repealed by P.L.205-2013, SEC.324.
Ind. Code § 21-12-1.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 21-12-1.5-4
Eligibility; maximum award
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. An eligible student is eligible for the same maximum award as a similarly situated individual who graduates from high school with an Indiana diploma with a Core 40 with academic honors designation.

As added by P.L.169-2011, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.192-2018, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 21-43-1-5.2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-43-1-5.2
"Postsecondary enrollment opportunity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.2. "Postsecondary enrollment opportunity", for purposes of IC 21-43-4, refers to programs established under IC 21-43-4, including dual credit courses, concurrent enrollment courses, and early college programs.

As added by P.L.125-2013, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-18.5-7-1
Approval process for educational institutions offering nondegree nursing credential programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. All educational institutions offering certificate, diploma, or other nondegree credential programs subject to approval by the Indiana state board of nursing under IC 25-23-1-7 are subject to the approval process outlined in IC 21-18.5-6.

As added by P.L.174-2018, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 21-14-12.3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 12.3 / Section 21-14-12.3-2
"Qualified course"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "qualified course" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-14-12.2-1.

As added by P.L.112-2019, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-18.5-5-4-b
Repealed
Status: repealed

Note: This repeal of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.270.
Ind. Code § 21-18-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-18-4-1
Organization
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The commission shall elect from its membership:

(1) a chairman;

(2) a vice chairman; and

(3) other necessary officers.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-7 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259.
Ind. Code § 21-36-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 36 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-36-5-2
Intellectual property policy
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The board of trustees of a state educational institution shall adopt a policy that prohibits the transfer, licensing, or sublicensing of intellectual property created or developed using the state educational institution's resources to a prohibited person.

As added by P.L.142-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-18-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18-6-5
Restrictions
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The commission does not have the authority to obligate any tax funds or other funds of the state except for appropriations made to the commission by the general assembly.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259.
Ind. Code § 21-43-4-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-43-4-10
Application for enrollment in eligible institution; admission
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A student may apply for enrollment to an eligible institution. The eligible institution shall accept or reject the student based on the standards ordinarily used to decide student enrollments. However, a student applying to participate in a postsecondary enrollment opportunity may not be refused admission solely because the student has not graduated from a secondary school.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-30-11-10(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.284. Amended by P.L.125-2013, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 21-30-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 30 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-30-2-2
Annuity gifts; conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. If the gift is for the purpose of providing an annuity, the gift may be accepted by any state educational institution or by the state upon condition that the state educational institution or the state shall pay to:

(1) the donor, for the life of the donor or for a term of years not beyond the lifetime of the donor, as may be agreed; or

(2) any person or persons named by the donor and living at the time of the gift, for the life of the person or persons or for a term of years not beyond the lifetime of the person or persons, as may be agreed;

an annuity on the value of the property at the time the gift is made. The annuity must not exceed the actual income from the property donated.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 4-24-2-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.271.
Ind. Code § 21-31-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 31 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-31-2-8
Vincennes University board; authority to purchase, hold, lease, or convey real or personal property
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The board of trustees of Vincennes University, in the name of the board of trustees purchasing, holding, leasing, and conveying, may purchase, hold, lease, and convey any estate, real or personal, for the use of Vincennes University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-1(c)(2).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.272.
Ind. Code § 21-37-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 37 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-37-1-7
"Trust"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "Trust" has the meaning set forth in IC 30-4-1-1(a).

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-3-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.278.
Ind. Code § 21-13-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-13-5-3
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A scholarship extension applicant shall apply for a tuition scholarship under this chapter not later than one (1) year after the scholarship extension applicant ceases to be a member of the National Guard.

As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 21-43-4-14 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-43-4-14
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-30-11-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.284. Repealed by P.L.125-2013, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 21-44-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-44-4-8
Faculty appointments
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Joint faculty appointments shall be made by the Indiana University School of Medicine and the participating state educational institutions.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30.5-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285.
Ind. Code § 21-18-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-18-5-4
Powers of commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The commission may:

(1) designate and employ an executive officer and necessary employees;

(2) designate the titles of the executive officer and necessary employees; and

(3) fix the compensation in terms of the employment.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-8(9).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259.
Ind. Code § 21-43-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-43-8-4
Transfer of high school credits required
Status: reserved

Sec. 4. In addition to meeting the requirements set forth in sections 2 and 3 of this chapter, an individual must have the credits toward graduation that the individual successfully completed in high school transferred to the state educational institution.

[Pre-2007 Recodification Citation: 20-12-13-6(d).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.284.
Ind. Code § 21-27-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-27-4-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to Indiana University.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 21-41-18-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 18 / Section 21-41-18-2
Accelerated graduate degree program feasability
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Each state educational institution that offers a two (2) year graduate degree program in mental or behavioral health shall evaluate the graduate degree program to determine the feasibility, if any, of providing the graduate degree program in a specifically structured manner to allow a full-time student to complete the graduate degree within:

(1) one (1) year; or

(2) five (5) years if the graduate degree program is combined with a baccalaureate degree program.

As added by P.L.159-2026, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 21-30-7-15 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 30 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-30-7-15
Disclosed contract; public access
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The commission shall establish and maintain a website to enable the public to access information concerning contracts disclosed by state educational institutions under section 13 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.142-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-49-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-49-4-1
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.113-2024, SEC.12. Expired 7-1-2025 by P.L.113-2024, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 21-27-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-27-7-4
Board; powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The board of trustees of Purdue University may do all acts necessary and expedient to put and keep Purdue University in operation.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-36-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 21-44-4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-44-4-9
Responsibilities of Indiana University School of Medicine
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The Indiana University School of Medicine is responsible for:

(1) selection, admission, and assignment of students;

(2) curricular development and evaluation; and

(3) accreditation.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30.5-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285.
Ind. Code § 21-28-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-28-5-6
Transmission system; terms and conditions of use
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The arrangements for the use of the transmission system may be upon terms and conditions as the participating educational institutions determine are necessary, proper, or desirable.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-12-2(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-34-10-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-34-10-5
Power to issue bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A power granted under this chapter to issue bonds without the specific approval of the general assembly shall not be construed to permit the issuance of the bonds without the specific approvals required under section 1 of this chapter. Bonds issued without the specific approval of the general assembly are not eligible for fee replacement.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-17(d) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-40-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-40-2-2
Supplemental effect of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. This chapter is supplemental to:

(1) all common law, statutory law, and civil rights applicable to state educational institutions; and

(2) the rights and remedies arising from these laws of the state and to the citizens of Indiana.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-33-1-7 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.281.
Ind. Code § 21-41-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-41-2-1
Applicability of chapter; power to prescribe curricula
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This section applies to the board of trustees of the following state educational institutions:

(1) Ball State University.

(2) Indiana University.

(3) Indiana State University.

(4) Purdue University.

(5) University of Southern Indiana.

(b) The board of trustees of a state educational institution may prescribe the curricula and courses of study offered by the state educational institution and define the standards of proficiency and satisfaction within the curricula and courses established by the state educational institution.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1-2(a)(7).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.
Ind. Code § 21-12-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-12-4-8
Transfer of money in the fund
Status: reserved

Sec. 8. Money in the freedom of choice grant fund may be transferred to another fund under this article as directed by the commission under IC 21-12-1.2-2.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21-18 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.234-2015, SEC.10; P.L.213-2025, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-12-16-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 16 / Section 21-12-16-8
Amount of scholarship awards; limits; distribution
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c), if an applicant meets the requirements under section 5 of this chapter, the commission may award, for not more than four (4) academic years, a scholarship to the applicant in an amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each academic year that the applicant attends the accredited postsecondary educational institution approved by the commission under section 10 of this chapter.

(b) The commission may not award a scholarship under section 5 of this chapter in an amount of more than a total of forty thousand dollars ($40,000) to an individual applicant.

(c) If the total amount to be distributed from the fund in a state fiscal year exceeds the amount available for distribution, the amount to be distributed to each eligible applicant shall be proportionately reduced so that the total reductions equal the amount of the excess.

As added by P.L.105-2016, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.161-2023, SEC.2; P.L.242-2023, SEC.4; P.L.9-2024, SEC.426.
Ind. Code § 21-12-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-12-1-8
"Eligible institution"
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 8. "Eligible institution", for the purposes of:

(1) IC 21-12-6, refers to a postsecondary educational institution that qualifies as an eligible institution under IC 21-12-6-4; and

(2) IC 21-12-8, refers to a postsecondary educational institution that:

(A) operates in Indiana;

(B) is either operated by the state or operated nonprofit;

(C) operates an organized program of postsecondary education leading to a technical certificate, nursing diploma, or associate or baccalaureate degree; and

(D) is authorized by the department of workforce development under IC 22-4.1-21 or accredited by:

(i) a recognized regional accrediting agency;

(ii) the board for proprietary education under IC 21-18.5-6; or

(iii) the Indiana state board of nursing.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-22.1-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.107-2012, SEC.15; P.L.152-2018, SEC.11; P.L.157-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-33-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-33-2-3
Facilities planning fund; use
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The assets of the fund may be used only to pay for the preliminary planning of academic facilities.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-5.5-1.5 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.274.
Ind. Code § 21-44-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-44-5-4
Members; per diem
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The board members may not receive a salary. The board members must be allowed a per diem for each day actually spent upon the business of the board and may be reimbursed for any travel expenses incurred in the performance of their responsibilities under this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30-2.2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285.
Ind. Code § 21-40-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-40-1-5
"Designated record keeping office"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. "Designated record keeping office" refers to the office designated by a state educational institution as being responsible for maintaining student immunization records under IC 21-40-5.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-71-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.281.
Ind. Code § 21-18-15-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 15 / Section 21-18-15-6
Distribution of information
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If a college or university approves of the information described in section 4 of this chapter for distribution to the students of the college or university, the:

(1) commission, in coordination with the department and the corporation, shall provide the information to the college or university in:

(A) a written or electronic format; or

(B) both a written and electronic format; and

(2) college or university shall:

(A) present in person;

(B) use other communication mediums to provide; or

(C) both present in person and use other communication mediums to provide;

to students of the college or university the information described in section 4 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.143-2019, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 21-12-6.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 21-12-6.5-3
Determination of initial eligibility; written request; written determination; consideration
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Determination of initial eligibility for higher education benefits authorized under this chapter is vested exclusively in the commission. Any individual described in section 1 of this chapter may make a written request for a determination by the commission of eligibility for benefits under this chapter. The commission shall make a written determination of eligibility in response to each request. In determining the amount of an eligible individual's benefit, the commission shall consider other higher education financial assistance in conformity with this chapter.

As added by P.L.100-2009, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-36-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 36 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-36-5-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the following state educational institutions:

(1) Indiana University.

(2) Purdue University.

(3) Indiana State University.

(4) Ball State University.

(5) Ivy Tech Community College.

(6) University of Southern Indiana.

(7) Vincennes University.

As added by P.L.142-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-34-10-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-34-10-8
Issuance of bonds without approval of the general assembly for deferred expenditures
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Bonds may be issued by the board of trustees of Purdue University without the approval of the general assembly for deferred expenditures, as determined under accounting principles approved by the state board of accounts, to:

(1) repair, rehabilitate, remodel, renovate, or reconstruct existing facilities or buildings;

(2) improve or replace utilities or fixed equipment; or

(3) perform related site improvement work.

However, the total amount of bonds issued for Purdue University under this section without the approval of the general assembly, other than refunding bonds and exclusive of costs described in sections 3 and 4 of this chapter, may not exceed sixty million dollars ($60,000,000).

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-17(g).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.