Ind. Code § 21-35-6-16 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-35-6-16
Liability of institution limited
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. Indebtedness, a bond, or an obligation incurred or created under the authority of this chapter may not be or become a lien, charge, or liability against Vincennes University or against the property or funds of Vincennes University except to the extent authorized by this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-22.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-13-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-13-2-3
Money in fund; use
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Money in the fund shall be used to provide annual scholarships to individuals who qualify for a scholarship under section 4 of this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.7-7(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.254. Amended by P.L.205-2013, SEC.317.
Ind. Code § 21-35-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-35-1-7
"Income"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "Income":

(1) for purposes of IC 21-35-2, with respect to any property, includes the sum of all mandatory student service fees:

(A) collected for the use of the property; and

(B) assessed against the students of the institution;

to provide security for bonds issued under IC 21-35-2; and

(2) for purposes of IC 21-35-3, with respect to a campus facility, includes the sum of all mandatory student service fees:

(A) collected for the use of the facility; and

(B) assessed against the students of the institution;

to provide security for bonds issued under IC 21-35-3.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citations: 20-12-7-1.2; 20-12-8-1.2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-35-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-35-6-5
Liens
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The lien of a pledge or mortgage under section 4 of this chapter, as determined and provided by the board of trustees and as authorized by this chapter, shall be a first and primary lien for the payment of the bonds and the interest on the bonds. In authorizing the issuance of the revenue bonds for any particular property or properties, the board of trustees may:

(1) limit the amount of bonds that may be issued as a first lien and charge against the property or properties and the net income from the properties; or

(2) subsequently authorize the issuance periodically of additional obligations secured by the same lien:

(A) to provide funds for the completion of the property or properties on account of which the original bonds were issued;

(B) for any other purpose for which Vincennes University has authority to issue bonds; or

(C) for purposes of both clauses (A) and (B).

(b) Additional bonds:

(1) shall be issued on the terms and conditions that the board of trustees determines; and

(2) may be secured equally and ratably, without preference, priority, or distinction, with the original issue of bonds or may be made junior to the original bonds.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.143.
Ind. Code § 21-9-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-9-1-1
Purposes of article
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The following are the purposes of this article:

(1) To encourage education and the means of education.

(2) To encourage attendance at a college or university.

(3) To provide families additional means of striving for postsecondary education through an education savings program that may be established under this article.

(4) To help provide the benefits of postsecondary education to the people of Indiana.

(5) To promote the economic development of the state by creating opportunities for a more highly educated workforce.

(6) To increase employment opportunities in Indiana.

(7) To encourage a working partnership among the people of Indiana, including Indiana families, and elementary and secondary schools, colleges or universities, financial institutions, and state government in furthering a greater rate of savings and greater participation in higher education.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.85-2000, SEC.1; P.L.135-2002, SEC.2; P.L.2-2007, SEC.246.
Ind. Code § 21-44-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-44-6-6-b
Loan repayment guidelines
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. 6. The commission shall establish guidelines for the repayment of the loans incurred by a psychiatrist, psychologist, psychiatric nurse, addiction counselor, or mental health professional, including the following:

(1) A participant may not receive more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) in a year.

(2) Except as provided in subdivision (3), a participant may not receive grants for more than four (4) years.

(3) A participant who is a psychiatrist pursuing fellowship training and certification in addiction psychiatry may not receive grants for more than five (5) years.

(4) A participant must commit to a full year of service in an integrated behavioral health and addiction treatment setting as described in section 5(2) or 5(3) of this chapter for each year of loan repayment.

(5) A participant must be a practitioner who:

(A) is:

(i) from Indiana; and

(ii) accepting a new position in Indiana; or

(B) is:

(i) from outside Indiana;

(ii) not currently practicing in Indiana and has not practiced in Indiana for three (3) years before applying for the program; and

(iii) establishing a new practice in Indiana.

As added by P.L.170-2009, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.142-2014, SEC.7; P.L.152-2026, SEC.311.
Ind. Code § 21-41-10-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-41-10-9
Responsibilities of state educational institution
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Each state educational institution shall do the following:

(1) Provide on its application for admission a question asking whether the applicant is currently or has ever been a member of the armed forces and an instruction directing the applicant, if the applicant has been a member of the armed forces, to indicate on the application whether the applicant received an honorable discharge.

(2) To the extent possible exercising financial prudence, provide a centralized location for admissions, registration for classes, and financial administration services for veteran students.

(3) Provide reasonable accommodations, in compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), at a state educational institution's fitness facility for veteran students who are disabled.

(4) Develop programs to provide academic and career counseling specifically designed for veteran students.

(5) Develop programs to provide reasonable access to specialized counseling services or resources for veteran students who are disabled or veteran students suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder.

(6) Develop job search assistance programs designed for veteran students during the veteran student's enrollment at the state educational institution.

As added by P.L.2-2014, SEC.98.
Ind. Code § 21-19-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-19-3-3
Board; qualifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Not more than six (6) of the nonstudent members of the board of trustees may be of the same sex.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-57.5-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.260. Amended by P.L.29-2012, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-38-3.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 21-38-3.5-4
Establishing promotion and tenure review process; post-tenure review process
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) In addition to the review described in IC 21-39.5-2, the board of trustees of each institution shall establish the following:

(1) A review process with regard to department level promotions and tenure expectations.

(2) A post-tenure review process for tenured faculty members that:

(A) measures productivity; and

(B) includes, at a minimum, the following:

(i) The faculty member's teaching workload.

(ii) The total number of students who the faculty member teaches at the graduate and undergraduate level.

(iii) The time spent on instructional assignments and the time spent on overseeing graduate students.

(iv) The research and creative scholarship productivity of the faculty member.

(b) The process established under subsection (a)(2) must include a requirement that the institution place a faculty member on probation, which may result in dismissal of the faculty member, if productivity requirements established by the institution are not met.

(c) Beginning July 1, 2025, a tenure agreement entered into or renewed between an institution and a faculty member must comply with the post-tenure review process established under subsection (a)(2).

(d) Unless an agreement entered into before July 1, 2025, provides otherwise, the post-tenure review process established by an institution under subsection (a)(2) applies to all tenured faculty members of the institution.

As added by P.L.213-2025, SEC.267.
Ind. Code § 21-35-3-14 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-35-3-14
Liens
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The lien of the pledge or mortgage, to the extent of the lien:

(1) as determined and provided by the board of trustees; and

(2) as authorized under this chapter;

is a first and primary lien for the payment of the bonds and the interest on the bonds.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-12-3-18 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-12-3-18
Award account and records
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. The commission shall administer the higher education award account and related records of each student who is attending an approved postsecondary educational institution under an award issued under this chapter. At each appropriate time, it shall certify to the state comptroller, in the manner prescribed by law, the current payment to be made to the institution under the award. This shall be done in accordance with an appropriate certificate of the approved postsecondary educational institution presented by the time the payment is due under the rules of the approved postsecondary educational institution applicable to students generally, after the tuition and necessary fees have become fixed.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.421.
Ind. Code § 21-44-4-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-44-4-10
Periodic evaluations
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. To insure continuing educational excellence, the Indiana University School of Medicine shall provide for periodic, systematic evaluation of the Indiana statewide medical education system in cooperation with the governor's commission on medical education or its successor body.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30.5-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285.
Ind. Code § 21-41-14-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-41-14-2
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The definitions in IC 21-43-1 apply throughout this chapter.

As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 21-42-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 42 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-42-6-4
Single articulation pathways
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Each state educational institution, in collaboration with the commission for higher education, shall, not later than July 1, 2014, work together to create a single articulation pathway for each programmatic area specified in subsection (b)(2), and implement the single articulation pathways not later than May 15, 2015, for students entering state educational institutions in the fall of 2015.

(b) The state educational institutions, in collaboration with the commission for higher education, shall:

(1) determine the programmatic areas in which to develop single articulation pathways to degrees;

(2) develop single articulation pathways for programmatic areas in which significant numbers of students may first obtain an associate of science or an associate of arts degree with the intent of obtaining a related baccalaureate degree; and

(3) take into account emerging innovations in technology and practices implemented by the state educational institutions from which a student transfers.

(c) The single articulation pathways must:

(1) incorporate the Indiana college core developed under IC 21-42-3-2;

(2) match complementary competencies and learning outcomes for both associate and baccalaureate degrees;

(3) allow a student who completes an associate degree for which a single articulation pathway has been developed to:

(A) pursue a single, common curriculum in a particular programmatic area that will articulate, without alteration, with related baccalaureate degrees at all four (4) year state educational institutions that offer the baccalaureate degrees; and

(B) apply all the credits earned for the student's associate degree toward the related baccalaureate degree so that the student may begin the baccalaureate degree as a junior status student; and

(4) be developed after consultation with employers regarding the competencies and learning outcomes considered especially important for successful careers and employment.

As added by P.L.120-2013, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.94-2024, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 21-37-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 37 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-37-3-3
Bids; procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Before securing services described in section 2 of this chapter, the state educational institution must invite bids from at least three (3) bidders. The state educational institution must mail a notice to each bidder not less than ten (10) days before the time fixed for receiving bids. Each bidder shall submit under oath as a part of the bid a statement of:

(1) the bidder's professional experience;

(2) the bidder's proposed plan for performing the work;

(3) the equipment and personnel available for the performance of the work;

(4) the bidder's current financial status;

(5) the bidder's best estimate of the cost of each item of work to be performed including a breakdown of all labor and materials required to complete the work; and

(6) if a trust, the name of each beneficiary of the trust and settlor empowered to revoke or modify the trust.

(b) After the bids have been submitted to the institution, the state educational institution may only contract with the lowest and best bidder using terms and conditions that will accomplish the work at the lowest possible cost to the state.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-3-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.278.
Ind. Code § 21-41-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-41-5-6
Establishment of system
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A statewide community college system is established. The community college system consists of:

(1) the campuses and other instructional sites of Ivy Tech Community College; and

(2) the various courses, programs, and services provided by Ivy Tech Community College throughout Indiana.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-75-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.
Ind. Code § 21-20-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-20-4-5
Secretary; record of proceedings
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The secretary of the board of trustees shall:

(1) keep a true record of the proceedings of the board of trustees; and

(2) certify copies of the record of the proceedings of the board of trustees.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-23-16.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.261. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.135; P.L.29-2012, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-31-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 31 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-31-2-11
Vincennes University board; authority to lease or sell property
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The board of trustees of Vincennes University may lease or sell property of Vincennes University that, in the judgment of the board of trustees of Vincennes University, is not required for educational purposes, together with any improvements constructed on the property or to be constructed on the property. The lease or sale must be made upon the terms and conditions that the board of trustees determines proper.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-21.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.272.
Ind. Code § 21-35-6-12 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-35-6-12
Bonds; notice of sale
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Vincennes University shall publish notice under section 11(2) of this chapter if it sells bonds at negotiated sale not later than thirty (30) days after the execution of the contract of sale for the bonds.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-41-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-41-3-5
Contracts for construction or alteration
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The construction, alteration, or repair of any facility for the Ball State University college of architecture and planning shall be contracted for in accordance with IC 21-37-3.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-59-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-18.5-2-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Unless otherwise provided, the definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 21-15-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 15 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-15-8-2
Criteria for appointments
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The recommendations for appointments under this chapter must be based upon the tests, examinations, and records that are prescribed by the Purdue University faculty.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256.
Ind. Code § 21-35-3-18 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-35-3-18
Limitation on state or institutional liability for indebtedness
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. Indebtedness, a bond, or an obligation incurred or created under the authority of this chapter may not be or become a lien, charge, or liability against:

(1) the state of Indiana;

(2) the state educational institution issuing the bonds; or

(3) the property or funds of the state or the state educational institution issuing the bonds, except to the extent of the property or income authorized to be pledged or mortgaged.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-8-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-9-2-10.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-9-2-10.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.25-1999, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.135-2002, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 21-40-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-40-5-10
Transfer of student to other state educational institution; record copies for transferee institute
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A state educational institution may furnish, not later than twenty (20) days after a student transfer, a copy of a student's immunization record to the state educational institution to which the student transfers and enrolls. The state educational institution to which the student transfers and enrolls may request a copy of the student's immunization record from any state educational institution that the student attended.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-71-18.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.281.
Ind. Code § 21-28-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-28-4-3
Joint powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. If:

(1) the board of trustees of a state educational institution wants to exercise a power or powers conferred to it under one (1) or more of the state educational institution's enabling statutes; and

(2) the board of trustees of one (1) or more other state educational institutions want to exercise a power or powers conferred to it or them under one (1) or more enabling statutes;

both or all of those boards of trustees may exercise the powers jointly as provided in this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-65-3(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-13-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-13-1-5
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. "Fund":

(1) for purposes of IC 21-13-2, refers to the William A. Crawford minority teacher scholarship fund established by IC 21-13-2-1;

(2) for purposes of IC 21-13-4, refers to the National Guard tuition supplement program fund established by IC 21-13-4-1;

(3) for purposes of IC 21-13-5, refers to the National Guard scholarship extension fund established by IC 21-13-5-1;

(4) for purposes of IC 21-13-6.5, refers to the medical residency education fund established by IC 21-13-6.5-1; and

(5) for purposes of IC 21-13-12, refers to the county deputy prosecuting attorney and public defender scholarship fund established by IC 21-13-12-6.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citations: New; 20-12-21.9-3; 20-12-21.7-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.254. Amended by P.L.144-2007, SEC.19; P.L.170-2009, SEC.3; P.L.205-2013, SEC.315; P.L.149-2016, SEC.50; P.L.148-2016, SEC.1; P.L.232-2025, SEC.20; P.L.74-2026, SEC.155.
Ind. Code § 21-26-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-26-2-11
Budget recommendations
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Biennially, the advisory board shall submit to the board of trustees of Indiana University and the board of trustees of Purdue University its recommendations for a budget covering the operating and other expenses of the Calumet regional campuses. The board of trustees of Indiana University shall submit the recommendations to the fiscal officers for Indiana University for their consideration. The board of trustees of Purdue University shall submit the recommendations to the fiscal officers for Purdue University for their consideration.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-16-6 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.267.
Ind. Code § 21-14-14-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-14-14-4
Enrollment date limitations
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A qualified nonresident veteran who enrolls in a state educational institution later than three (3) years after the date of the qualified nonresident veteran's discharge or separation from the armed forces of the United States or the Indiana National Guard is subject to the tuition policies determined by the state educational institution.

As added by P.L.24-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-41-15-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 15 / Section 21-41-15-2
Baccalaureate degree program review policy
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Not later than November 1, 2024, each state educational institution that offers baccalaureate degrees shall establish a policy, subject to the requirements under subsection (b), to review each four (4) year baccalaureate degree program offered by the state educational institution to determine the feasibility, if any, of providing each baccalaureate degree program in a specifically structured manner to allow a full-time student to complete the baccalaureate degree within three (3) years.

(b) The commission for higher education shall:

(1) establish guidance for state educational institutions to develop the policy under subsection (a); and

(2) prescribe the frequency of the review required under the policy.

As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 21-17-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-17-1-14
"Private redevelopment corporation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. "Private redevelopment corporation" means:

(1) a corporation that is wholly owned or controlled by one (1) or more nonprofit colleges or universities; or

(2) a corporation that operates on behalf of a nonprofit college or university on a nonprofit basis.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-15-1(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258.
Ind. Code § 21-28-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-28-5-3
Administration and supervision of system and programs in electronic format
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. In addition to the closed circuit statewide telecommunications system, the participating educational institutions shall establish, in accordance with federal copyright law, programs in an electronic format to provide for the advancement of higher education opportunity and individualized access to higher education programs. The program may make available a wide variety of higher education courses in electronic format. The participating educational institutions shall make information in an electronic format available to the public by any means of public or private distribution that they determine to be appropriate, including sale or lease. The participating educational institutions may determine policy and establish procedures to administer this program. The participating educational institutions shall maintain and keep current, in an electronic format, a listing of all information.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-35-6-17 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-35-6-17
Tax exemption
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. All bonds issued under the authority of this chapter together with the interest on the bonds are exempt from taxation as provided by IC 6-8-5.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-27.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-18-16-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 16 / Section 21-18-16-1
"Outcomes based funding formula"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "outcomes based funding formula" refers to the higher educational operating funding outcomes based formula created by the commission under section 2(a) and 2(b) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.66-2022, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.201-2023, SEC.225.
Ind. Code § 21-41-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-41-3-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to Ball State University.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.
Ind. Code § 21-39.5-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-39.5-1-1
Application
Status: in_force

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

As added by P.L.113-2024, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-32-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-32-3-1
Power to issue bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A state educational institution with power to issue bonds may sell bonds at public or negotiated sale:

(1) for the price or prices;

(2) in the manner; and

(3) at the time or times;

determined by the state educational institution.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 4-1-5-1(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
Ind. Code § 21-27-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-27-9-1
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to Vincennes University.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 21-14-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-14-2-4
Schedule of fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The board of trustees of Ivy Tech Community College may establish a schedule of fees or charges for students.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-13(a)(9).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255.
Ind. Code § 21-12-1.2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 1.2 / Section 21-12-1.2-1
Transfer of funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The commission may order the state comptroller to transfer money among the freedom of choice grant fund, the higher education award fund, the twenty-first century scholars fund, and the adult student grant fund as needed to meet the obligations of the funds for a particular state fiscal year. The state comptroller shall make a transfer ordered by the commission with the approval of the budget director and the governor.

As added by P.L.234-2015, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.417.
Ind. Code § 21-41-13-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-41-13-2
"Program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "program" means the reverse transfer associate degree program established by section 5 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-30-7-16 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 30 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-30-7-16
Disclosed gift or contract; audit
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) The commission may:

(1) audit; or

(2) contract with a qualified person to audit;

a state educational institution's use of a gift disclosed under section 10 of this chapter that the state educational institution received after June 30, 2021, and before July 1, 2024.

(b) The commission may:

(1) audit; or

(2) contract with a qualified person to audit;

a state educational institution's use of the proceeds of a contract disclosed under section 13 of this chapter that the state educational institution entered into after June 30, 2021, and before July 1, 2024.

As added by P.L.142-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-18-15-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 15 / Section 21-18-15-4
Establishment of program
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The commission shall, in coordination with the department and the corporation, establish a Let Indiana Work for You program to provide to colleges and universities as provided under this chapter information for college and university students concerning:

(1) workforce opportunities in Indiana; and

(2) other benefits of residing and working in Indiana after graduating from the college or university.

(b) The corporation shall assemble and provide to the commission and the department information concerning the economic benefits of residing and working in Indiana.

As added by P.L.143-2019, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 21-14-15-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 15 / Section 21-14-15-1
Reporting on degrees
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Each state educational institution shall annually report to the commission in a manner and form prescribed by the commission, the following information:

(1) A list of all the degrees offered by the state educational institution and the following:

(A) The number of students (including fractional effort) pursuing each degree.

(B) The number of students (including fractional effort) who obtained each degree.

(2) For each degree listed by the state educational institution under subdivision (1), the number of students who completed the degree program on time.

(3) The number of faculty members, including fractional effort as expressed as a percentage of full-time equivalency for each faculty member, involved with each degree program.

(4) The ratio of faculty members to students:

(A) for each degree program of the state educational institution; and

(B) in the aggregate for the state educational institution.

(5) The number of administrative support staff, including fractional effort as expressed as a percentage of full-time equivalency for each administrative support staff member, involved with each degree program.

(6) The ratio of administrative support staff to students:

(A) for each degree program of the state educational institution; and

(B) in the aggregate for the state educational institution.

(7) The ratio of faculty members to administrative support staff.

(8) The total cost to the state educational institution for each degree program.

(9) For each degree program, the total cost to a student.

(10) The estimated compensation of students who graduate with a particular degree for the following benchmarks:

(A) The starting compensation.

(B) One (1) year after graduation.

(C) Three (3) years after graduation.

(D) Five (5) years after graduation.

(E) Ten (10) years after graduation.

(11) The number of and average compensation of both of the following:

(A) Administrators.

(B) Student-facing faculty and instructors.

(12) The estimated total debt load by degree type, including short term credential, associate degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree.

(13) Debt load trends over time by degree type, including short term credential, associate degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree.

As added by P.L.127-2024, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 21-27-9-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-27-9-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.167-2007, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.113-2024, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.196-2025, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 21-12-14-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-12-14-1
Establishment of degree maps
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Not later than October 1, 2013, the commission shall develop guidelines in consultation with state educational institutions to provide a state educational institution guidance for establishing degree maps for each full-time student attending the state educational institution. The guidelines must include:

(1) procedures for establishing a degree map with a student, including requirements for adjusting a degree map in situations in which the student changes the student's field of study;

(2) requirements and guidance for a state educational institution to determine when the state educational institution must offer a course at no cost to a student under section 3 of this chapter; and

(3) any provision the commission determines is necessary to implement this chapter.

As added by P.L.281-2013, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 21-41-5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-41-5-14
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.141-2016, SEC.11. Expired 7-1-2020 by P.L.141-2016, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-34-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-34-1-12
"Fee replacement"
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. "Fee replacement" means payments to a state educational institution to be used to pay indebtedness resulting from financing the cost of:

(1) planning;

(2) purchasing;

(3) rehabilitation;

(4) construction;

(5) repair;

(6) leasing;

(7) lease-purchasing; or

(8) otherwise acquiring;

land, buildings, facilities, and equipment to be used for academic and instructional purposes.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-41-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-41-7-4
Faculty powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The faculty of Vincennes University may:

(1) with the consent of the board of trustees, grant to students of Vincennes University the degrees in the liberal arts and sciences that:

(A) the professors of Vincennes University believe, by the students' proficiency in learning, that the students are entitled; and

(B) are usually granted and conferred in other universities in the United States; and

(2) grant diplomas, under the common seal of Vincennes University, to authenticate, and perpetuate the memory of the graduations.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-7(c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.
Ind. Code § 21-44-1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-44-1-10
"Eligible institution"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. "Eligible institution", for purposes of:

(1) sections 2 and 11 of this chapter and IC 21-44-2, means a university, college, or other educational institution that:

(A) operates in the United States; and

(B) offers a health education program leading to a baccalaureate, graduate, or postgraduate degree in a health related field including:

(i) medicine;

(ii) dentistry;

(iii) optometry;

(iv) nursing;

(v) physical therapy;

(vi) occupational therapy; or

(vii) other allied health fields;

(2) IC 21-44-3, refers to a postsecondary educational institution that qualifies as an eligible institution under IC 21-44-3-1(4); and

(3) IC 21-44-3.5, means a state educational institution that offers a health education program leading to a graduate or postgraduate degree in a health related field, including:

(A) medicine;

(B) dentistry;

(C) optometry;

(D) nursing;

(E) physical therapy;

(F) occupational therapy; or

(G) other allied health fields.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-29.5-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285. Amended by P.L.126-2009, SEC.1; P.L.232-2025, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 21-12-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-12-6-10
Amount of scholarship
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) This section applies to a student who qualifies for a scholarship under section 6 or 7 of this chapter, if the student initially enrolls in the program before July 1, 2011.

(b) The amount of a scholarship is equal to the lowest of the following amounts:

(1) If the scholarship applicant attends an eligible institution that is a state educational institution and:

(A) receives no other financial assistance specifically designated for educational costs, a full tuition scholarship to the state educational institution; or

(B) receives other financial assistance specifically designated for educational costs, the balance required to attend the state educational institution, not to exceed the amount described in clause (A).

(2) If the scholarship applicant attends an eligible institution that is private and:

(A) receives no other financial assistance specifically designated for educational costs, an average of the full tuition scholarship amounts of all state educational institutions not including Ivy Tech Community College; or

(B) receives other financial assistance specifically designated for educational costs, the balance required to attend the college or university not to exceed the amount described in clause (A).

(3) If the scholarship applicant attends an eligible institution that is a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution and:

(A) receives no other financial assistance specifically designated for educational costs, the lesser of:

(i) the full tuition scholarship amounts of Ivy Tech Community College; or

(ii) the actual tuition and regularly assessed fees of the eligible institution; or

(B) receives other financial assistance specifically designated for educational costs, the balance required to attend the eligible institution, not to exceed the amount described in clause (A).

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-70-10(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.169-2011, SEC.10; P.L.107-2012, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 21-14-13-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-14-13-2
"Qualified course"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "qualified course" includes a course prescribed by a state educational institution to obtain an undergraduate degree or a graduate degree.

As added by P.L.143-2018, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-34-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-34-8-1
Liability of trustees for indebtedness limited
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. IC 21-34-4 or another provision of this article may not be construed to make any board of trustees of a state educational institution liable for any indebtedness, bonds, or obligations incurred, created, or issued under the authority of this article by any other state educational institution.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-9(d).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-41-13-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-41-13-4
"Reverse transfer eligible undergraduate student"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "reverse transfer eligible undergraduate student" means an individual currently 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) Current enrollment in a baccalaureate degree program of a state educational institution.

As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-24-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 24 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-24-1-2
"Board of trustees"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Board of trustees" refers to the University of Southern Indiana board of trustees.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-64-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.265.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-6-14 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18.5-6-14
Hearing
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. 14. (a) A postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution, after notification that the institution's authorization has been refused, revoked, or suspended, may apply for a hearing before the board for proprietary education concerning the institution's qualifications. The application for a hearing must be filed in writing with the board for proprietary education not more than thirty (30) days after receipt of notice of the denial, revocation, or suspension.

(b) The board for proprietary education shall give a hearing promptly and with not less than ten (10) days notice of the date, time, and place. The postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution is entitled to be represented by counsel and to offer oral and documentary evidence relevant to the issue.

(c) Not more than fifteen (15) days after a hearing, the board for proprietary education shall make written findings of fact, a written decision, and a written order based solely on the evidence submitted at the hearing, either granting or denying authorization to the postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.273-2013, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 21-47-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 47 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-47-1-7
"Unit"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "Unit" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-23.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 32-19-4-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.288.
Ind. Code § 21-31-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 31 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-31-2-4
Indiana University board; authority to acquire real and personal property
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The board of trustees of Indiana University may:

(1) possess all the real and personal property of Indiana University for its benefit;

(2) take and hold, in their corporate name, any real or personal property for the benefit of Indiana University; and

(3) expend the income of Indiana University for its benefit.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-23-2(c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.272.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18.5-6-2-b
Authorization required; exception for religious institution
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. 2. A person may not do business as a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution in Indiana without having obtained authorization by the commission for higher education under this chapter, except for a religious institution that offers educational instruction or an educational program of a clearly religious nature.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.273-2013, SEC.10; P.L.152-2026, SEC.273.
Ind. Code § 21-13-12-19 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 12 / Section 21-13-12-19
Appropriation
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. An applicant is eligible to receive a scholarship under this chapter only if an appropriation has been made to carry out the specific purposes of this chapter.

As added by P.L.232-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 21-34-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-34-4-3
Joint use agreements; power to acquire property by condemnation
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A joint use agreement may provide, among other things, that the board of trustees of each state educational institution that is a party to the joint use agreement may for the purpose of performing the joint use agreement, exercise jointly any and all of the powers that are severally conferred on the board of trustees of each state educational institution that is a party to the joint use agreement by this article, including the power to acquire property by condemnation.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-9(b)(2).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-12-16.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 21-12-16.5-1
"Program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "program" means the next generation Hoosier minority educators scholarship program established by section 2 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.161-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-41-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-41-5-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to Ivy Tech Community College.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.
Ind. Code § 21-27-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-27-9-4
Board; bylaws and regulations
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The board of trustees may make the bylaws and regulations in writing, not inconsistent with the laws of Indiana or of the United States, that the board of trustees determines necessary for the good government of Vincennes University, and the students of Vincennes University. The board of trustees may:

(1) put the bylaws and regulations in execution;

(2) revoke and alter the bylaws and regulations; and

(3) make new bylaws and regulations;

that the board of trustees determines necessary.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-5(1).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 21-17-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-17-6-7
Implementation of redevelopment plan; qualified entity powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. To implement an approved redevelopment plan, qualified entities may:

(1) acquire by purchase, gift, grant, condemnation, or lease any real estate, interests in real estate, or personal property within the project area or needed for the redevelopment of the project area;

(2) clear or contract for the clearance of all real estate acquired for redevelopment purposes;

(3) repair and maintain existing structures to be included in the redevelopment plan;

(4) erect new structures or make major structural improvements on existing buildings; and

(5) sell, lease, or grant parts of the land acquired for redevelopment purposes to the municipality or other governmental agency for street, boulevard, levee, sewerage, park, playground, school, and other public purposes:

(A) on terms and conditions; and

(B) with or without compensation;

as agreed upon.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-15-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258.
Ind. Code § 21-35-2-14 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-35-2-14
Maximum amount of bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. Bonds may be issued for the amount or amounts as the board of trustees determines. However, these amounts may not exceed:

(1) the total estimated cost of acquiring, erecting, constructing, remodeling, renovating, completing, equipping, and furnishing any property as the respective trustees determine the cost to be; plus

(2) incidental expenses, financing costs, underwriter's discount, funded or capitalized interest, municipal bond insurance premiums, or funding debt service reserve funds from bond proceeds.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-9-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-9-4-3
Designation of ex officio member
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. An ex officio member of the board may designate a person to serve as an ex officio member of the board in the absence of the ex officio member.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-46-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 46 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-46-1-1
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.287.
Ind. Code § 21-12-6.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 21-12-6.5-1
Applicability
Status: in_force

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

(1) is receiving foster care;

(2) is in grades 9 through 12; and

(3) is a resident of Indiana as determined under IC 21-18.5-4-8;

at the time the individual applies for the twenty-first century scholars program under IC 21-12-6.

As added by P.L.100-2009, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.107-2012, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 21-37-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 37 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-37-4-1
Duty to comply with purchasing preferences
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A state educational institution shall comply with IC 5-22-15 when purchasing supplies.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-3.1-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.278.
Ind. Code § 21-35-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-35-1-2
"Bond"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Bond" means the following:

(1) For purposes of IC 21-35-2, any bond evidencing indebtedness for borrowed money under IC 21-35-2.

(2) For purposes of IC 21-35-3, any bond evidencing indebtedness for borrowed money under IC 21-35-3.

(3) For purposes of IC 21-35-4, any bond evidencing indebtedness for borrowed money under IC 21-35-4.

(4) For purposes of IC 21-35-5, any bond evidencing indebtedness for borrowed money under IC 21-35-5.

(5) For purposes of IC 21-35-6, any:

(A) bonds (including refunding bonds);

(B) notes;

(C) temporary, interim, or permanent certificates of indebtedness;

(D) debentures; or

(E) other obligations;

evidencing indebtedness for borrowed money under IC 21-35-6.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citations: 23-13-18-20; New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-15-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-15-7-1
Appointments
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The state board and faculty of Ivy Tech Community College may appoint annually to Ivy Tech Community College at least two (2) students from each county in Indiana.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-15 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256.
Ind. Code § 21-28-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-28-1-11
"Office of technology"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. "Office of technology" refers to the office of technology established by IC 4-13.1-2-1.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-28-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-28-1-1
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.269.
Ind. Code § 21-35-1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-35-1-13
"User"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. "User", for purposes of IC 21-35-7, means any of the following that has entered into a financing agreement with a state educational institution or developer in contemplation of the user's use of the facilities referred to in the agreement:

(1) A person.

(2) A firm.

(3) A partnership.

(4) A limited liability company.

(5) A trust.

(6) An association.

(7) A corporation.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1.5-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-26-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-26-2-6
Board; election of president
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. After the appointment of the members of the advisory board and upon call of the governor, the advisory board shall meet and elect a president, vice president, and secretary.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.267.
Ind. Code § 21-34-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-34-1-6
"Bond"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Bond" means

(1) bonds (including refunding bonds);

(2) notes;

(3) temporary, interim, or permanent certificates of indebtedness;

(4) debentures; or

(5) other obligations;

evidencing indebtedness for borrowed money under this article. The term does not include installment contracts or similar instruments under IC 21-34-3-4.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-22-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 22 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-22-4-4
Treasurer of college; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The duties of the treasurer of Ivy Tech Community College include the following:

(1) Keeping true accounts of all money received into the treasury of Ivy Tech Community College and of the expenditure of that money.

(2) Paying out the same on order of the state board of trustees.

(3) Collecting the tuition and fees due to Ivy Tech Community College as well as gifts, grants, bequests, and devises.

(4) Preparing an annual financial statement for Ivy Tech Community College and at each regular meeting of the state board of trustees reporting on the financial condition of the college.

(5) Investing and reinvesting such funds as shall come into the treasurer's possession for the benefit of Ivy Tech Community College.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-7.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.263. Amended by P.L.169-2007, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 21-14-4-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-14-4-2.5
Reduction of educational costs for certain students
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. (a) This section applies to an individual who qualifies as an eligible applicant under section 1(a)(3) of this chapter because the individual's father or mother:

(1) enlisted or otherwise initially served in the armed forces of the United States after June 30, 2011; and

(2) suffered a disability as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

(b) This section does not apply to an individual who:

(1) is an eligible applicant under section 1(a)(3) of this chapter; and

(2) qualifies as an eligible applicant under section 1(a)(1) or 1(a)(2) of this chapter.

(c) Subject to subsection (d) and section 2(b) of this chapter, the eligible applicant is entitled to a reduction in the educational costs that would otherwise apply as follows:

(1) If the individual's father or mother suffered a disability as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs with a rating of eighty percent (80%) or more, the individual is entitled to a one hundred percent (100%) reduction in education costs.

(2) If the individual's father or mother suffered a disability as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs with a rating of less than eighty percent (80%), the individual is entitled to a reduction in education costs equal to the sum of:

(A) twenty percent (20%); plus

(B) the disability rating of the individual's father or mother.

(d) The latest disability rating determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for an individual's father or mother shall be used to compute the percentage by which education costs are reduced under this section. If the disability rating of the individual's father or mother changes after the beginning of an academic semester, quarter, or other period for which educational costs have been reduced under this section, the change in disability rating shall be applied beginning with the immediately following academic semester, quarter, or other period.

As added by P.L.169-2011, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.112-2019, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 21-28-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-28-3-6
Finance
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. ARTICLE V. FINANCE. (a) The money necessary to finance the general operations of the Commission not otherwise provided for in carrying forth its duties, responsibilities, and powers as stated in this chapter shall be appropriated to the Commission by the compacting states, when authorized by the respective legislatures by equal apportionment among the compacting states.

(b) The Commission shall not incur any obligations of any kind prior to the making of appropriations adequate to meet the same; nor shall the Commission pledge the credit of any of the compacting states, except by and with the authority of the compacting state.

(c) The Commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the Commission shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its bylaws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the Commission shall be audited yearly by a certified or licensed public accountant, and the report of the audit shall be included in and become part of the annual report of the Commission.

(d) The accounts of the Commission shall be open at any reasonable time for inspection by duly authorized representatives of the compacting states and persons authorized by the Commission.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-73-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-17-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-17-1-7
"Course"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "Course" means a plan or program of instruction or training, whether conducted in person, by mail, or by any other method.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-76-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258.
Ind. Code § 21-28-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-28-4-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all state educational institutions.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-65-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-44-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-44-5-1
Medical education board established
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. There is established a medical education board, consisting of seven (7) persons.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285.
Ind. Code § 21-14-1-2.2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-14-1-2.2
"1977 fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.2. For purposes of IC 21-14-4, "1977 fund" refers to the 1977 police officers' and firefighters' pension and disability fund established by IC 36-8-8-4.

As added by P.L.161-2017, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.112-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-34-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-34-4-2
Joint use agreements; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A joint use agreement may provide, among other things, that any board of trustees of a state educational institution that is a party to the joint use agreement may lease or sublease for any term not exceeding forty (40) years any building facility acquired by the board of trustees of the state educational institution or the use of which is or may be available to the board of trustees of the state educational institution or any part of the building facilities to one (1) or more other boards of trustees of a state educational institution that are parties to the joint use agreement.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-9(b)(1).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-13-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-13-9-2
"Primary care"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "primary care" means the practice of medicine in any of the following areas:

(1) Family practice.

(2) Pediatrics.

(3) Obstetrics and gynecology.

(4) Internal medicine.

(5) Psychiatric.

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.219.
Ind. Code § 21-19-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-19-3-9
Board; vacancies
Status: repealed

Sec. 9. A vacancy occurring on the board of trustees from death, incapacitation, or resignation shall be filled by appointment of the governor for the unexpired term. Vacancies in offices held by alumni members shall be filled from nominees submitted by the Ball State University alumni council.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-57.5-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.260.
Ind. Code § 21-40-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-40-2-7
Segregation prohibited; teachers
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A state educational institution may not discriminate in any way in the hiring, upgrading, tenure, or placement of any teacher on the basis of race, creed, color, or national origin.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-33-1-6 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.281.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-27 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-7-13-27
"Private technical, vocational, correspondence, and trade school"
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. "Private technical, vocational, correspondence, and trade school" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-17-1-15.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-38-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-38-2-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

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

(1) Indiana University.

(2) Purdue University.

(3) Indiana State University.

(4) Ball State University.

(b) Each member of the board of trustees of a state educational institution is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also 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.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citations: 4-10-11-2.1 part; 20-12-2-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279.
Ind. Code § 21-12-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-12-3-9
Renewal of awards; applying credits
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A higher education award for a student in a program leading to a baccalaureate degree may be renewed for a total of three (3) undergraduate academic years following the academic year of the first award or until an earlier time as the student receives a degree normally obtained in four (4) undergraduate academic years. A higher education award for a student in a program leading to a technical certificate or an undergraduate associate degree may be renewed for the number of academic years normally required to obtain a certificate or degree in the student's program. The commission may grant a renewal only upon application and only upon its finding that:

(1) the applicant has successfully completed the work of a preceding year;

(2) the applicant remains domiciled in Indiana;

(3) the recipient's financial situation continues to warrant an award, based on the financial requirements set forth in section 1(a)(3) of this chapter;

(4) the applicant is eligible under section 2 of this chapter;

(5) the student maintains satisfactory academic progress, as determined by the eligible institution; and

(6) beginning in an academic year beginning after August 31, 2017, the student successfully completes:

(A) at least twenty-four (24) credit hours or the equivalent during the last academic year in which the student received state financial aid; or

(B) at least twenty-four (24) credit hours or the equivalent during the last academic year in which the student was enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution.

(b) In determining eligibility under subsection (a)(6), 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 (a)(6)(A) or (a)(6)(B):

(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.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21-7(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.125-2008, SEC.3; P.L.169-2011, SEC.3; P.L.281-2013, SEC.9; P.L.165-2016, SEC.7; P.L.191-2018, SEC.22; P.L.10-2019, SEC.92; P.L.1-2025, SEC.199.
Ind. Code § 21-27-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-27-6-4
Board; additional powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The board of trustees of Ivy Tech Community College may exercise powers not otherwise specified by law that are necessary for the efficient management of a statewide program.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-13(a)(8) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 21-36-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 36 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-36-4-4
Approval of agreement to monetize a capital asset; conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Before the board of trustees of a state educational institution may enter into an agreement with a third party to monetize a capital asset, the proposed principal terms of the agreement (including an estimated amount of the monetization proceeds) must be approved by the governor and the budget agency, after the recommendation of the budget committee, if the agreement will have:

(1) an annual transactional value that exceeds one million dollars ($1,000,000);

(2) a total transactional value that exceeds five million dollars ($5,000,000); or

(3) a term, including the initial term and any renewal terms, that exceeds ten (10) years.

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.335.
Ind. Code § 21-13-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-13-2-12
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.7-8(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.254. Amended by P.L.205-2013, SEC.323. Repealed by P.L.148-2016, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 21-14-12.3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 12.3 / Section 21-14-12.3-1
"Dependent"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "dependent" means a biological child, adopted child, or stepchild of a qualified veteran.

As added by P.L.112-2019, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 21-7-14-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-7-14-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to money in the fund.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-7-4.5-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.244.
Ind. Code § 21-15-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-15-6-1
Appointments
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The board of trustees and faculty of Indiana University shall appoint annually to Indiana University at least two (2) students or scholars from each county in Indiana.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256.
Ind. Code § 21-27-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-27-6-6
Trustees; authority to contract
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The board of trustees of Ivy Tech Community College may authorize, approve, enter into, ratify, or confirm any agreement relating to a statewide program or a campus with:

(1) the United States government, acting through any agency of the government designated or created to aid in the financing of the projects; or

(2) any person, organization, or agency offering contracts or grants-in-aid financing the educational facilities or the operation of the facilities and programs.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-13(a)(10).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268. Amended by P.L.169-2007, SEC.26; P.L.174-2018, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 21-27-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-27-6-5
Board; expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The expenses of the board of trustees of Ivy Tech Community College and of the statewide programs operated by it for:

(1) construction of facilities;

(2) procurement of equipment; and

(3) operating expenses;

shall be financed by appropriations from the general assembly and federal funds, together with the fees and charges, contractual income, gifts, grants, and bequests as may become available.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-14.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 21-18-15.1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 15.1 / Section 21-18-15.1-3
"Program participant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "program participant" means an individual who is selected to receive training under a teacher residency program described in section 6 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.74-2019, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-34-1-16 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-34-1-16
"Joint use agreements"
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. "Joint use agreements" means agreements between two (2) or more state educational institutions providing for the joint use of building facilities.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-9(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-30-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 30 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-30-5-8
Procedure for the sale of real property received as a gift
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. If real property that is received as a gift, bequest, or devise is sold or is to be conveyed or otherwise disposed of, the purchaser shall pay the purchase money for the real property, as agreed, to the treasurer of Vincennes University, and the purchaser shall take the receipt of the treasurer. Upon presentation of the receipt of the treasurer to the board of trustees, the board of trustees shall cause to be executed a deed of conveyance to the purchases. The deed shall be signed by the board of trustees.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-26 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.271.
Ind. Code § 21-12-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-12-1-8-b
"Eligible institution"
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. 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 commission for higher 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; P.L.152-2026, SEC.247.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-19 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-7-13-19
"High school"
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. "High school" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-18-2-7.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-39.5-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-39.5-4-1
Board of trustees policy on neutrality
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The board of trustees of each institution shall adopt a policy on the neutrality of the institution that makes a distinction between the official positions of the institution, including its schools, colleges, and departments, from the individual viewpoints of the institution's employees, contractors, students, and alumni.

As added by P.L.113-2024, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-37-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 37 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-37-7-2
Procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. For purposes of applying IC 5-22-16.5 to contracts awarded under this title, the following apply:

(1) A reference to an "offer" in IC 5-22-16.5 refers to:

(A) a bid for a contract; or

(B) a proposal to provide professional services;

under this title.

(2) A person may not be awarded a contract under this title if the person would be disqualified from being awarded a contract under IC 5-22-16.5.

(3) The procedures, rights, and application of penalties described in IC 5-22-16.5 shall be applied in the context of this title so that the public policy of IC 5-22-16.5 and this title are both implemented.

As added by P.L.21-2012, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 21-34-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-34-6-10
Resolutions and indenture for bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A resolution or indenture for bonds may include provisions for:

(1) protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the holders of the bonds being issued;

(2) covenants setting forth the duties of the state educational institution and its officers in relation to:

(A) the acquisition, construction, operation, maintenance, use, and abandonment of the building facility; and

(B) insurance of the building facility;

(3) the custody, safeguarding, application, and investment of all money;

(4) the rights and remedies of the trustee and the holders of the bonds being issued;

(5) the issuance of additional bonds as provided in the resolution or indenture; and

(6) other terms, conditions, and covenants as the board of trustees of the state educational institution determine are proper, including provision for the establishment of a debt service reserve by:

(A) the use of bond proceeds or other sources;

(B) the furnishing of an insurance policy, surety bond, or letter of credit; or

(C) any combination of clause (A) or (B).

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-7(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-33-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 33 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-33-1-4
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Fund", for purposes of IC 21-33-2, refers to a facilities planning fund established under IC 21-33-2-2.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.274.
Ind. Code § 21-44.5-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-44.5-1-3
"Member of the campus community"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Member of the campus community" refers to an individual who is a student, faculty member, or staff member of a postsecondary educational institution.

As added by P.L.45-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-37-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 37 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-37-1-1
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.278.
Ind. Code § 21-18-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-18-3-7
Per diem; lodging; mileage; expenses reimbursement
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Members of the commission shall:

(1) receive per diem, lodging, and mileage for attendance at regular or special meetings; and

(2) be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred on other official duties.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259.
Ind. Code § 21-20-3-15 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-20-3-15
Board; vacancies
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The board of trustees shall declare vacant the seat of any trustee who is:

(1) absent without sufficient excuse from two (2) successive meetings of the board of trustees; or

(2) guilty of any gross immorality or breach of the bylaws of the trustees of Indiana University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-23-2(c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.261. Amended by P.L.29-2012, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 21-35-6-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-35-6-11
Actions to contest validity of bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. An action to contest the validity of any bonds issued under this chapter may not be brought after the fifteenth day following:

(1) the first publication of notice of the sale or intent to sell the bonds under IC 21-32-3 if the bonds are sold at public sale; or

(2) the publication one (1) time in newspapers described in IC 21-32-3-3 of notice of execution and delivery of the contract of sale for the bonds if the bonds are sold at negotiated sale.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-28-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-28-6-3
Requests for information must be for purposes related to official duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A request made by a member of the general assembly or staff of the legislative services agency under section 2 of this chapter must be for the purpose of obtaining information related to carrying out the official duties of the member of the general assembly.

As added by P.L.12-2010, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-39-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-39-7-4
Board of trustees; supplemental power
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. This chapter is supplemental to all other statutes relating to the power of the board of trustees to possess, operate, manage, and protect the facilities and property of Purdue University and to protect persons on, in, or near the facilities and property.

As added by P.L.29-2011, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-9-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-9-2-2
"Account" or "individual account"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Account" or "individual account" means a trust account or any other account of an education savings program.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.135-2002, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-12-6-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-12-6-5.5
Identification and notification of eligible students
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. The commission shall do the following:

(1) In cooperation with the department of education, identify students who meet the requirements under section 5 of this chapter to participate in the program.

(2) Notify a student identified under subdivision (1) and the custodial parent or guardian of the student, if the student is an unemancipated minor, that:

(A) the student is eligible to participate in the program;

(B) to participate in the program, the student must agree to the conditions listed in section 5(a)(4) of this chapter; and

(C) the student has the right to opt out of the program at any time.

As added by P.L.235-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-14 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-7-13-14
"Educational costs"
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. "Educational costs" means tuition and regularly assessed fees.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21-3(7).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-12-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 12 / Section 21-7-12-8
Rules references
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) As used in the recodification act of the 2007 regular session of the general assembly, a reference to rules adopted under any provision of this title or under any other provision of the recodification act of the 2007 regular session of the general assembly refers to either:

(1) rules adopted under the recodification act of the 2007 regular session of the general assembly; or

(2) rules adopted under the prior law until those rules have been amended, repealed, or superseded.

(b) Rules adopted under the prior law continue in effect after June 30, 2007, until the rules are amended, repealed, or suspended.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.242.
Ind. Code § 21-12-16.5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 21-12-16.5-13
Same school not required for teaching requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. An individual who receives a scholarship under this chapter is not required to teach at the same public school or eligible school (as defined in IC 20-51-1-4.7) in Indiana for five (5) consecutive years if each public school or eligible school at which the individual teaches is located in an underserved county in Indiana.

As added by P.L.161-2023, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.196-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 21-20-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-20-4-4
Treasurer; report
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The report of the treasurer of Indiana University must contain what is included in the annual catalogue, with other matters considered useful to the cause of education connected with Indiana University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-23-22.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.261.
Ind. Code § 21-45-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-45-1-4
"Department"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Department", for purposes of IC 21-45, refers to the department of medical genetics of the Indiana University School of Medicine.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-34.5-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.286.
Ind. Code § 21-28-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-28-5-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the following:

(1) A state educational institution.

(2) A private postsecondary educational institution.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-24-2.1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 24 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 21-24-2.1-1
"ISU board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "ISU board" means the Indiana State University board of trustees.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.356.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-18.5-5-6
Transfer of certain property, powers, duties, assets, liabilities, and appropriations to the commission for higher education
Status: in_force

Effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 6. (a) The following are transferred on July 1, 2027, from the board for proprietary education to the commission for higher education:

(1) All real and personal property of the board for proprietary education.

(2) All powers, duties, assets, and liabilities of the board for proprietary education.

(3) All appropriations to the board for proprietary education.

(b) All rules or policies that were adopted by the board for proprietary education before July 1, 2027, are treated as though the rules were adopted by the commission for higher education.

(c) After June 30, 2027, a reference to the board for proprietary education in a statute or a rule is treated as a reference to the commission for higher education.

As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.272.
Ind. Code § 21-14-12.2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 12.2 / Section 21-14-12.2-1
"Qualified course"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "qualified course" means a course prescribed by a state educational institution to obtain an undergraduate degree or graduate degree.

As added by P.L.137-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.11-2015, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 21-34-1-20 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-34-1-20
"Risk retention group"
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. "Risk retention group" means a trust, pool, corporation, partnership, or joint venture funded by and owned and operated for the benefit of more than one (1) eligible member.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-1.2(b)(3).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-18.5-2-3
"Agent"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Agent", for purposes of IC 21-18.5-6, means a person who:

(1) enrolls or seeks to enroll a resident of Indiana through:

(A) personal contact;

(B) telephone;

(C) advertisement;

(D) letter; or

(E) publications;

in a course offered by a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution; or

(2) otherwise holds the person out to the residents of Indiana as representing a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 21-27-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-27-2-1
Board; powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The board of trustees of a state educational institution is responsible to fulfill the powers and duties conferred upon the board of trustees by law.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 21-20-3-14 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-20-3-14
Search and screen committee; creation
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) To aid the governor in the selection of the student member, a search and screen committee is created consisting of:

(1) one (1) representative of the governor; and

(2) at least four (4) students chosen by the elected student government representatives of the student body, including at least one (1) student from each campus of the university, main and regional.

(b) The search and screen committee shall establish the mode and criteria to be used in the selection of student nominees to serve on the board of trustees.

(c) The search and screen committee shall submit a list of at least ten (10) names to the governor for consideration.

(d) The governor shall select one (1) of these names for appointment as a trustee of the university in accordance with this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-24-3.5 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.261.
Ind. Code § 21-12-10-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-12-10-5
Submission of names of eligible students; publicly supported school
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A publicly supported school shall submit to the department of education the name of each individual described in section 3(1) through 3(4) of this chapter.

(b) The department of education shall submit to the commission the information submitted under subsection (a) and any other supporting information requested by the commission on the schedule and in the form specified by the commission.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.231.
Ind. Code § 21-14-9-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-14-9-0.5
"Qualified course"
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "qualified course" means a course prescribed by a state educational institution to obtain an undergraduate degree or graduate degree.

As added by P.L.11-2015, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.38-2020, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-34-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-34-3-2
Location of buildings
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A building facility may be located at any place within Indiana at which the board of trustees of a state educational institution determines the need exists for the building facilities.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-41-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-41-2-3
Power to enter into agreements with governmental units
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Any state educational institution may enter into contractual agreements with governmental units or with business and industry for specific programs to be wholly supported by the governmental unit or business and industry without the approval of the commission for higher education.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.
Ind. Code § 21-16-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-16-4-5
Contracts and guaranty agreements
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The commission may enter into contracts and guaranty agreements with approved lenders, state governmental agencies, other corporations, and federal governmental agencies, including agreements for federal insurance of losses resulting from death, default, bankruptcy, or total and permanent disability of borrowers.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.1-2(7).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
Ind. Code § 21-35-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-35-7-5
Adoption of resolution to develop property
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. If the board of trustees of a state educational institution determines that it is desirable to develop property under this chapter, the board of trustees shall adopt a resolution finding that:

(1) the property is needed to adequately furnish services to the students, faculty, staff, patients in hospitals or health care units operated by the state educational institution, or visitors to hospitals or health care units operated by the state educational institution; and

(2) the services are not now being adequately furnished by others in the immediate area of the campus.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1.5-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-42-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 42 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-42-3-7
Record maintenance
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The commission for higher education, in coordination with the department of education and state educational institutions, shall maintain a:

(1) list of eligible Indiana college core courses; and

(2) syllabus or course outline of record for each eligible Indiana college core course listed under subdivision (1) that includes the following:

(A) A brief description of the course learning objectives.

(B) A list of any required or recommended reading.

(C) A general description of the subject matter of the course content.

(D) A date indicating when the copy of the syllabus or course outline of record was last updated.

(b) The commission for higher education, in coordination with the department of education and state educational institutions, shall establish a process to ensure that the list and syllabi or course outlines of record described in subsection (a) are:

(1) reasonably accurate and current; and

(2) posted and updated on the websites of the commission for higher education and the department of education.

As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-18.5-5-5-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.271.
Ind. Code § 21-42-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 42 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-42-6-3
Expired
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-8(17).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.283. Expired 7-1-2014 by P.L.120-2013, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 21-39-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-39-6-2
Additional powers of police officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. When any law enforcement officer is on the property of the state educational institution by virtue of a request under this chapter, the law enforcement officer possesses all powers conferred by this article upon police officers appointed by the board of trustees of the state educational institution, in addition to the powers otherwise conferred upon the law enforcement officers by law.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.280.
Ind. Code § 21-39-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-39-4-4
Police officer serves at pleasure of the appointing board
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A police officer serves at the pleasure of the appointing board of trustees.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-3.5-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.280.
Ind. Code § 21-44-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-44-6-3-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.

As added by P.L.170-2009, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.142-2014, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.308.
Ind. Code § 21-13-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-13-4-2
Use of fund; amount of scholarships; term of eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Money in the National Guard tuition supplement program fund shall be used to provide annual scholarships to scholarship applicants under this chapter. Annual scholarships shall be awarded in the following amounts:

(1) A scholarship applicant who attends a state educational institution shall receive a scholarship under this chapter in an amount that is equal to one (1) of the following:

(A) If the scholarship applicant does not receive other financial assistance specifically designated for educational costs, the amount equal to a full undergraduate tuition scholarship, regardless as to whether the student uses the scholarship for undergraduate or graduate educational costs, to attend the state educational institution.

(B) Except as provided in subdivision (3), if the scholarship applicant receives other financial assistance specifically designated for educational costs, the amount:

(i) equal to the balance required to attend the state educational institution; and

(ii) not to exceed the amount described in clause (A).

(2) A scholarship applicant who attends an approved postsecondary educational institution listed in IC 21-7-13-6(a)(1)(C)(i) through IC 21-7-13-6(a)(1)(C)(xxx) or who attends a program described in IC 21-13-1-8(2)(B) for an occupational and technical education (as defined by IC 21-22-1-2) shall receive a scholarship under this chapter in an amount equal to the lesser of the following:

(A) Except as provided in subdivision (3), if the scholarship applicant receives other financial assistance specifically designated for educational costs, the amount equal to the balance required to attend the approved postsecondary educational institution.

(B) Five thousand dollars ($5,000).

(3) If a scholarship applicant receives a twenty-first century scholars program scholarship under IC 21-12-6, the scholarship applicant may use a scholarship awarded under this chapter to pay for qualified program and educational expenses approved by the commission and room and board for two (2) years in an amount equal to the lesser of the following for each applicable school year:

(A) The amount equal to the scholarship applicant's cost for qualified program and educational expenses approved by the commission and room and board for the school year.

(B) Five thousand dollars ($5,000).

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-74-7(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.254. Amended by P.L.63-2021, SEC.5; P.L.240-2023, SEC.5; P.L.155-2025, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-17 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-7-13-17
"Eligible institution"
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. "Eligible institution", for purposes of:

(1) IC 21-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 21-12-1-8;

(2) IC 21-13, has the meaning set forth in IC 21-13-1-3;

(3) IC 21-16, has the meaning set forth in IC 21-16-1-7;

(4) IC 21-43, has the meaning set forth in IC 21-43-1-3; and

(5) IC 21-44, has the meaning set forth in IC 21-44-1-10.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-34-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-34-7-1
Written contract for grants
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The board of trustees of a state educational institution that has entered into a written contract for a grant, pending the receipt of the grant, but within the limitations set forth in section 2 of this chapter, may:

(1) borrow from any person; and

(2) evidence the debt by a note or a series of notes of equal or unequal amounts containing the terms and conditions that the board of trustees of the state educational institution prescribes.

(b) Any note may pledge, for the payment of the principal and interest of the note:

(1) the proceeds of the grant; and

(2) any revenue that may be derived from the building facility being constructed, acquired, renovated, or improved by the proceeds of the note or notes.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-8.5(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.139.
Ind. Code § 21-19-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 19 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-19-4-3
Treasurer; bond
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Before commencing duties as treasurer, the person appointed as treasurer of Ball State University shall give bond in an amount prescribed by the board of trustees.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-57.5-10 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.260.
Ind. Code § 21-26-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-26-5-2
Commission policies; unique role
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The commission for higher education shall establish a set of policies for Purdue University Fort Wayne that recognizes its unique role in the Indiana system of public higher education, including policies that:

(1) establish performance funding metrics that are appropriate for the characteristics of the student body enrolled full time and part time at Purdue University Fort Wayne;

(2) permit a higher percentage of on-campus residential housing than is permitted by the commission for higher education for regional campuses;

(3) facilitate the delivery of a broad array of master's degrees and terminal professional doctoral degrees:

(A) that are offered in disciplines needed in the metropolitan area; and

(B) as approved by the board of trustees of Purdue University and the commission for higher education; and

(4) facilitate both basic and applied research primarily but not limited exclusively to research having the potential to advance the quality of life in the region in which Purdue University Fort Wayne is located and the competitiveness and recognition of the region's individuals, businesses, and other entities in global commerce and affairs.

As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.239. Amended by P.L.81-2019, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 21-42-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 42 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-42-7-3
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The commission for higher education shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that establish uniform guidelines for state educational institutions to follow when implementing the requirements under section 2 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.57-2012, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-6-26 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18.5-6-26
Postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution authorization fund; fees
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. 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 board for proprietary education under this chapter shall be deposited in the fund.

(f) Money in the fund shall be used by the board for proprietary 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.
Ind. Code § 21-39-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-39-3-6
Violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. An employer who violates this chapter commits a Class A infraction.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.280.
Ind. Code § 21-16-5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-16-5-13
Investment of funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. All:

(1) banks;

(2) bankers;

(3) trust companies;

(4) savings banks and institutions;

(5) building and loan associations;

(6) saving and loan associations;

(7) investment companies;

(8) insurance companies and associations; and

(9) executors, administrators, guardians, trustees, and other fiduciaries;

may legally invest any sinking funds, money, or other funds that belong to them or are within their control in any bonds or notes issued under this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.2-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
Ind. Code § 21-7-14-12 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-7-14-12
Loans from fund; nonpayment; suit for collection
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Whenever:

(1) the state comptroller has made loans from the fund that were secured by a mortgage upon real property;

(2) the mortgaged premises are forfeited to the state for nonpayment of the amount due or are purchased for the state by the state comptroller for the benefit of the fund; and

(3) the mortgaged premises when sold fail to sell for a sum sufficient to satisfy the principal and interest of the loan and damages;

the state comptroller shall bring suit on the note executed by the mortgagor for the deficiency, for which the maker is liable. If judgment is rendered on the suit, an appraisement of property is not allowed on the execution issued on the judgment.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-7-2-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.244. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.416.
Ind. Code § 21-12-13-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-12-13-3
Use of grant or tuition or fee reduction for professional degree program or accelerated graduate degree program
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to a grant or reduction in tuition or fees described in section 1 or 2 of this chapter.

(b) As used in this section, "professional degree program or accelerated graduate degree program" refers to a four (4) or five (5) year postsecondary school course of study:

(1) to which an individual may be admitted without completing a baccalaureate degree;

(2) that requires an individual to enroll in graduate level or professional degree courses before completing a baccalaureate degree; and

(3) that leads to a degree that is not an undergraduate degree, as determined by the commission.

(c) An individual who has previously received a grant or reduction in tuition or fees described in section 1 or 2 of this chapter may continue to use all renewals and extensions for a professional degree program or accelerated graduate degree program. The total grant or reduction in tuition or fees under a statute listed in section 1 or 2 of this chapter for all:

(1) undergraduate credit hours or semesters; and

(2) professional degree program or accelerated graduate degree program credit hours or semesters;

may not exceed the maximum credit hours or semesters permitted under section 1 or 2 of this chapter, as applicable and must be used within eight (8) years after the date the individual first applies and becomes eligible for benefits under the applicable law.

As added by P.L.169-2011, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.147; P.L.191-2017, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 21-34-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-34-1-9
"Building facilities fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. "Building facilities fund" refers to a building facilities fund established under IC 21-34-5-3.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-39-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-39-7-3
"Fire department"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "fire department" means a fire department established by the board of trustees to render fire suppression, fire prevention, and related services on the West Lafayette campus of Purdue University.

As added by P.L.29-2011, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-22-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 22 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-22-1-1
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.263.
Ind. Code § 21-23-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 23 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-23-5-1
Board; meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The board of trustees shall hold its meetings at the dates, times, and places as the board of trustees may agree on.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.264.
Ind. Code § 21-7-14-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-7-14-4
Fund investment
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Except as provided in this chapter, the fund shall be invested in:

(1) bonds, notes, certificates, and other valid obligations of the United States;

(2) bonds, notes, debentures, and other securities issued by any federal instrumentality and fully guaranteed by the United States;

(3) bonds, notes, certificates, and other valid obligations of any state of the United States or any county, township, city, town, or other political subdivision in Indiana that are issued under law, the issuers of which, for five (5) years before the date of the investment, have promptly paid the principal and interest on their bonds and other legal obligations in lawful money of the United States; or

(4) bonds, notes, or other securities issued by the Indiana bond bank and described in IC 5-13-10.5-11(3).

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-7-4.5-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.244.
Ind. Code § 21-15-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 15 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-15-4-1
Appointments
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The board of trustees and faculty of Ball State University may appoint annually to Ball State University at least two (2) individuals from each county in Indiana.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256.
Ind. Code § 21-43-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-43-2-1
Postsecondary level academic credit
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A state educational institution may permit a student who:

(1) receives a secondary school level certificate of achievement in a particular subject or skill area; and

(2) satisfies the standards for receipt of academic credit as determined by the state educational institution;

to receive postsecondary credit at the state educational institution for the secondary school level certificate of achievement.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1-9(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.284.
Ind. Code § 21-30-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 30 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-30-7-9
"Political party of a foreign adversary"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "political party of a foreign adversary" means an organization or combination of individuals organized for the purpose of, or engaged in any activity devoted in whole or in part to, either of the following:

(1) The establishment, administration, control, or the acquisition of the administration or control, of the government of a foreign adversary.

(2) The furtherance or influencing of the political or public interest, policies, or relations of the government of a foreign adversary.

As added by P.L.142-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-34-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-34-1-15
"Indenture"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. "Indenture" refers to an indenture issued under this article for the issuance of bonds.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-15-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-15-9-3
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 the University of Southern Indiana 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, the University of Southern Indiana.

(b) Any student attending the University of Southern Indiana 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 § 21-43-4-20 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-43-4-20
Adoption of rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. The:

(1) Indiana state board of education; and

(2) commission for higher education;

shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-30-11-18.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.284.
Ind. Code § 21-44-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-44-7-1
Application of definitions
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. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

(1) "Board" refers to the graduate medical education board established by section 2 of this chapter.

(2) "Fund" refers to the graduate medical education fund established by section 8 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.190-2015, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 21-28-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-28-1-14
"Transmission system"
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. "Transmission system" refers to services and a telecommunication system provided under an arrangement entered into under IC 21-28-5-2.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-30-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 30 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-30-7-8
"Grant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "grant" means a transfer of money for a specified purpose, including a conditional gift.

As added by P.L.142-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-13-12-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 12 / Section 21-13-12-6
County deputy prosecuting attorney and public defender scholarship fund established; funding sources and administration
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The county deputy prosecuting attorney and public defender scholarship fund is established for the purpose of providing scholarships to attract and retain eligible applicants to full-time deputy prosecuting attorney and full-time public defender positions.

(b) The fund consists of gifts, grants, devises, or bequests made to the commission to achieve the purposes of the fund.

(c) The commission shall administer the fund.

(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 may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.

(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 the purposes of this chapter.

(g) No state funds may be:

(1) appropriated or transferred to the fund; or

(2) used to award scholarships under the scholarship program.

Any gifts, grants, devises or bequests made to the commission to achieve the purposes of the fund may be used to award scholarships under the scholarship program.

As added by P.L.232-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 21-35-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-35-5-8
Revenue obligations authorized by resolution; terms; conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Revenue obligations must be authorized by resolution adopted by the board of trustees. The terms, conditions, and form of the revenue obligations must be set out in the resolution or in a form of trust indenture between the state educational institution and a designated corporate trustee, or both.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-9-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-14-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-14-5-3
Amount of tuition
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The amount of the tuition waived under section 2 of this chapter must equal fifty percent (50%) of the in-state tuition assessed for the course by the state educational institution.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-19.3-4(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255.
Ind. Code § 21-46-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 46 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-46-5-2
Cooperative extension administrators and educators
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Each county cooperative extension service must have one (1) administrator and may have other staff members in agriculture, home economics, youth, and other subject matter specialties.

(b) The director of the state cooperative extension service of Purdue University, with the approval of the president and board of trustees of Purdue University, shall appoint all county cooperative extension service personnel. These appointees are members of the Purdue University staff. When the county cooperative extension service personnel appointments are made, the state shall pay Purdue University for the state cooperative extension service the sums appropriated in the biennial budget to maintain staff in each county. The state cooperative extension service shall pay to the county cooperative extension service educators, as a part of their salaries, at least the sum paid by the state to Purdue University for cooperative extension service educator salaries.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-42.1-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.287.
Ind. Code § 21-27-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-27-5-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.167-2007, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.113-2024, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.196-2025, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 21-12-1.7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 1.7 / Section 21-12-1.7-5
Reduction of awards
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. If the sum of awards under sections 3 and 4 of this chapter exceeds the appropriation in a given year, the commission shall reduce the level of awards offered under section 4 of this chapter as necessary so that the sum of awards under sections 3 and 4 of this chapter does not exceed the appropriation.

As added by P.L.281-2013, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.234-2015, SEC.5; P.L.165-2016, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 21-12-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-12-3-3
Eligibility for awards
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. To maintain eligibility a student is not required to:

(1) attend an approved postsecondary educational institution; or

(2) receive an award;

in consecutive semesters or quarters.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.125-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-33-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 33 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-33-3-9
Use of certain funds for the cost of projects
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. To pay the cost of a project authorized under this chapter, the following funds may be used:

(1) Funds appropriated in any state fiscal year for the project by the general assembly, subject to allocation of the funds by the budget agency, with approval of the governor.

(2) Funds derived from the issuance and sale of bonds by the board of trustees of any of the state educational institutions, so long as the issuance of the bonds that are to be supported by mandatory student fees assessed all students has been approved by the general assembly for each applicable project.

(3) Funds derived from earnings, farm and miscellaneous sales, or other receipts, so long as a project to:

(A) construct buildings or facilities with a cost greater than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000); or

(B) purchase or lease-purchase land, buildings, or facilities the principal value of which exceeds one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000);

is reviewed by the commission for higher education and approved by the governor, on recommendation of the budget agency.

(4) Federal funds granted and allowed a state educational institution for a project to construct buildings or facilities, so long as each project:

(A) with a cost greater than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000); or

(B) to purchase or lease-purchase land, buildings, or facilities the principal value of which exceeds one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000);

is reviewed by the commission for higher education and approved by the governor, on recommendation of the budget agency.

(5) Available funds derived from gifts, bequests, devises, or other source not listed in subdivisions (1) through (4), so long as each project to:

(A) construct buildings or facilities with a cost greater than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000); or

(B) purchase or lease-purchase land, buildings, or facilities the principal value of which exceeds one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000);

is reviewed by the commission for higher education and approved by the governor, on recommendation of the budget agency.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-5.5-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.274. Amended by P.L.229-2011, SEC.239.
Ind. Code § 21-9-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-9-10-2
Exemption of accounts from state taxation
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Accounts and all earnings or interest on accounts are exempt from taxation in Indiana to the extent that those accounts, earnings, and interest are exempt from federal taxation under the Internal Revenue Code, subject to any penalties that are established for education savings programs under this article.

(b) Distributions under IC 6-3-2-19 from an account used to pay qualified higher education expenses are exempt from the adjusted gross income tax imposed by IC 6-3-1 through IC 6-3-7.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.15-2001, SEC.2; P.L.135-2002, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 21-35-3-20 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-35-3-20
Tax exemption
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. All:

(1) property:

(A) acquired under authority of this chapter; or

(B) used as a support facility or a research facility; and

(2) bonds issued under the authority of this chapter, together with the interest on the bonds;

are exempt from taxation.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-8-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-18.5-2-12
"Postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational 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. 12. (a) "Postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution" means a degree granting and credit bearing institution that provides instructional or educational services or training, whether onsite, online, or through any combination of these or other instructional modalities, and is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or is seeking and progressing toward accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.

(b) The term does not include the following:

(1) An Indiana state educational institution or another Indiana educational institution established by law and financed in whole or in part by public funds.

(2) A postsecondary proprietary educational institution approved or regulated by any other state regulatory board, agency, or commission other than the board for proprietary education.

(3) An elementary or secondary school attended by students in kindergarten or grades 1 through 12 and supported in whole or in part by private tuition payments.

(4) Any educational institution or educational training that:

(A) is maintained or given by an employer or a group of employers, without charge, for employees or for individuals the employer anticipates employing;

(B) is maintained or given by a labor organization, without charge, for its members or apprentices;

(C) offers exclusively instruction that is clearly self-improvement, motivational, or avocational in intent (including instruction in dance, music, or self-defense, and private tutoring); or

(D) is a Montessori or nursery school.

(5) A privately endowed two (2) or four (4) year degree granting institution that is regionally accredited and whose principal campus is located in Indiana.

(6) Out-of-state public and nonprofit degree granting institutions offering instructional or educational services or training in Indiana.

(7) A religious institution that offers educational instruction or an educational program of a clearly religious nature.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.273-2013, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 21-33-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 33 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-33-1-8
"Regional campus"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. "Regional campus" means Indiana State University ─ Regional Campus Evansville, a regional campus managed by the Indiana State University board of trustees before July 1, 1985.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-64-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.274.
Ind. Code § 21-44-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-44-7-4-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.190-2015, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.318.
Ind. Code § 21-42-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 42 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-42-4-4
Course equivalency
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The hours of recitation, content of instruction, requirements of attendance, and standards of work by the students electing courses in a school of biblical and religious instruction must be the same as in the state educational institution in which credit is granted.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-18-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.283.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18.5-6-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Repealed by P.L.74-2026, SEC.159.
Ind. Code § 21-12-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-12-8-2
Duties of commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The commission shall do the following:

(1) Prescribe the form and manner in which applications for adult student grants may be submitted.

(2) Determine the eligibility of applicants.

(3) Determine the amount of an adult student grant awarded to a recipient.

(4) In conjunction with the department of workforce development, determine which certificate programs are eligible for the high value workforce ready credit-bearing grant under section 9 of this chapter after considering at least the following for each certificate program:

(A) Workforce demand and needs.

(B) Wage level data and information.

(C) Program content and completion data.

(D) Job placement data.

(E) The program's impact on public safety.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-22.1-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.46-2014, SEC.3; P.L.234-2015, SEC.16; P.L.230-2017, SEC.27; P.L.143-2019, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 21-41-15-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 15 / Section 21-41-15-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 21-43-1 apply throughout this chapter.

As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 21-39.5-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-39.5-3-1
Institution admission, enrollment, or employment; statement of personal support or allegiance prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This section applies to the following:

(1) An applicant for admission, enrollment, or employment at an institution.

(2) An employee of the institution.

(3) A person with whom the institution contracts to teach a student of the institution.

(b) An institution may not require an applicant, an employee, or a person described in subsection (a) to pledge allegiance to or make a statement of personal support for any:

(1) policy or action that would treat similarly situated people or groups of people differently based on the race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or religion; or

(2) political or ideological movement.

(c) If an institution receives a pledge or statement described in subsection (b), including any statement regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion, or related topics, the institution may not award:

(1) admission, enrollment, or employment;

(2) benefits;

(3) hiring, reappointment, or promotion; or

(4) granting tenure;

to an applicant, an employee, or a person described in subsection (a) on the basis of the viewpoints expressed in the pledge or statement.

As added by P.L.113-2024, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-44.5-2-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-44.5-2-5.5
Expiration date requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. Injectable epinephrine that is filled and used in accordance with this chapter must have an expiration date of not less than twelve (12) months from the date that the pharmacy dispenses the injectable epinephrine to the postsecondary educational institution.

As added by P.L.117-2017, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-20 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-7-13-20
"Indiana University"
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. "Indiana University" refers to the state educational institution established under IC 21-20-2.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-35-7-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-35-7-10
Award for the development, use, and management of property; approval by budget agency and governor
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. An award for the development, use, and management, if applicable, of property is not final until:

(1) approved by the governor and the budget agency, with the recommendation of the budget committee; and

(2) the notice is provided as specified in section 11 of this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1.5-5 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-20-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-20-3-3
Board; residency requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) At least five (5) of the members appointed to the board of trustees must be residents of Indiana.

(b) This subsection does not apply to the student trustee appointed to the board of trustees. Not more than three (3) of the members of the board of trustees may reside in the same county.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-23-2(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.261. Amended by P.L.213-2025, SEC.255.
Ind. Code § 21-40-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-40-4-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies beginning with the class of students who enter a state educational institution as freshmen during the 2011-2012 academic year.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-17.5-1(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.281.
Ind. Code § 21-33-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 33 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-33-4-4
Selection of qualified energy savings projects; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The state educational institution shall select the qualified provider and enter into an energy cost savings contract or contracts for a qualified energy savings project that best meets the needs of the state educational institution. The state educational institution shall provide public notice of the meeting at which it proposes to award an energy cost savings contract by publication one (1) time, at least ten (10) days in advance, in newspapers described in IC 21-32-3-3. The public notice must disclose the names of parties to the proposed energy cost savings contract and contain a reasonably functional description of the qualified energy savings project and the measures covered by the contract and project.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.274.
Ind. Code § 21-33-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-33-2-5
Ball State University; health and basic science facilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. If approved by the commission for higher education, Ball State University may pay for project costs related to architectural, engineering, and consulting services for the construction and renovation of health and basic sciences facilities, including Cooper Science, in excess of the limits set forth in IC 21-33-3-5 and IC 21-33-3-6. If the project is recommended by the commission for higher education to the general assembly, these costs may be reimbursed.

As added by P.L.143-2014, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 21-29-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 29 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-29-3-4
Credit enhancement and liquidity agreements
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. With regard to entering into any swap agreement, the state educational institution may enter into credit enhancement or liquidity agreements with payment, security, default, remedy, and other terms and conditions as determined by the state educational institution.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1.3-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.270.
Ind. Code § 21-44-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-44-6-7-b
Mental health and addiction services loan forgiveness account
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. 7. (a) As used in this section, "account" refers to the mental health and addiction services loan forgiveness account established in subsection (b).

(b) The mental health and addiction services loan forgiveness account within the state general fund is established for the purpose of providing grants for loan repayment under this chapter. The account shall be administered by the commission. Money in the account shall be used to fund loan forgiveness grants under this chapter.

(c) The account consists of:

(1) appropriations made by the general assembly;

(2) grants; and

(3) gifts and bequests.

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

(e) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the account not currently needed to meet the obligations of the account in the same manner as other public money may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the account.

(f) Money in the account at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

As added by P.L.170-2009, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.142-2014, SEC.8; P.L.152-2026, SEC.312.
Ind. Code § 21-38-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-38-3-1
Applicability of section; employment powers
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 employ:

(1) officers;

(2) faculty;

(3) employees;

(4) consultants; and

(5) counsel;

necessary or convenient to aid in the formulation and implementation of the state educational institution's policies and to execute the will of the board of trustees within its particular institution.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279.
Ind. Code § 21-33-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-33-2-2
Facilities planning fund; established
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The facilities planning fund is established at each state educational institution.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-5.5-1.5 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.274.
Ind. Code § 21-12-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-12-6-3
Twenty-first century scholars program; conditions
Status: reserved

Sec. 3. Money in the fund must be used to provide annual tuition scholarships to qualified scholarship applicants who enroll as full-time students at a postsecondary educational institution that qualifies for participation in the program under section 4 of this chapter, unless it is transferred to another fund under this article at the direction of the commission under IC 21-12-1.2-2.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-70-10(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.234-2015, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 21-16-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-16-3-1
Student legal capacity to contract
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A student who enters into a contract for a loan to finance a college education or who borrows money to defray the expense of attending any postsecondary educational institution:

(1) has full legal capacity to act in the student's own behalf in this transaction; and

(2) is subject to any obligation that arises from the contract.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.3-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
Ind. Code § 21-28-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-28-2-2
Cooperative agreements with other educational institutions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The University of Southern Indiana may enter into cooperative agreements with other educational institutions, including agreements leading to the use of the University of Southern Indiana as a host site for an educational program administered by another college or university.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-64-5(3).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-7-15-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 15 / Section 21-7-15-1
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the endowment fund for Purdue University described in section 2 of this chapter.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.245.
Ind. Code § 21-12-16.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 21-12-16.5-3
Next generation Hoosier minority educators scholarship fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The next generation Hoosier minority educators scholarship fund is established for the purpose of providing scholarships to attract and retain eligible applicants to the teaching profession.

(b) The fund consists of the following:

(1) Appropriations made by the general assembly.

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

(c) The commission shall administer the fund.

(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 may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.

(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 the purposes of this chapter.

As added by P.L.161-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-27-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-27-5-2
Board; powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The board of trustees may sue and be sued.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-18.5-2-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Repealed by P.L.273-2013, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-18-21-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-18-21-3
Biennial plan for implementing postsecondary career and technical education programming
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section amended by P.L.74-2026, SEC.157. See also following repeal of this chapter by P.L.159-2026, SEC.27.

Sec. 3. The commission shall biennially prepare a plan for implementing postsecondary career and technical education programming after considering the long range state plan developed under IC 20-20.5-10-4. The commission shall submit the plan to the state board for its review and recommendations. The commission shall specifically report on how the plan addresses preparation for employment.

As added by P.L.213-2025, SEC.251. Amended by P.L.74-2026, SEC.157.
Ind. Code § 21-34-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-34-1-4
Prior contracts validated
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. This article does not affect the validity of any contracts executed before March 10, 1965.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-19.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-16-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-16-5-9
Benefits of guaranty
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The corporation and its transferees and pledgees, so long as they are eligible lenders under a federal program, are entitled to the benefits of any guaranty given by the commission under IC 21-16-4 or any successor to the commission with respect to education loans owned or held by the corporation, its transferees, or its pledgees, as long as the corporation, its transferees, or its pledgees are eligible lenders or holders of education loans under the rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 by the commission or a successor to the commission.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.2-3(h).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
Ind. Code § 21-41-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-41-10-2
"Armed forces"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "armed forces" has the meaning set forth in IC 10-17-12-2.

As added by P.L.2-2014, SEC.98.
Ind. Code § 21-14-1-2.3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-14-1-2.3
"Active duty"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.3. For purposes of IC 21-14-9, "active duty" means full-time service in the armed forces of the United States that exceeds thirty (30) days in a calendar year.

As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 21-31-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 31 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-31-5-3
Lease; criteria
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A lease described in this chapter:

(1) must be for consideration;

(2) must be for a period not in excess of thirty (30) years; and

(3) may contain other terms determined by the board of trustees of the state educational institution.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-10-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.272.
Ind. Code § 21-13-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 21-13-11-3
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teacher recruitment fund established
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teacher recruitment fund is established. The commission shall administer the fund.

As added by P.L.118-2016, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 21-9-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-9-3-4
Exemptions from state taxation
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Because the management and operation of the education savings programs and all funds and accounts established under this article constitute the performance of an essential public function, the following are exempt from taxation by the state and by any political subdivision of the state:

(1) The authority's management and operations.

(2) The authority's property and assets.

(3) All property and assets held by or for the authority except individual accounts.

(4) The investment income and earnings (whether interest, gains, or dividends) on:

(A) the authority's property and assets; and

(B) all property and assets held by or for the authority;

including all funds and accounts established under this article except individual accounts.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-27-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-27-6-2
Trustees; powers and duties; management and policies
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The board of trustees of Ivy Tech Community College has responsibility for the management and policies of Ivy Tech Community College and its campuses within the framework of laws enacted by the general assembly.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-5(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268. Amended by P.L.169-2007, SEC.25; P.L.174-2018, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 21-17-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-17-1-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-76-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258. Repealed by P.L.107-2012, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 21-30-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 30 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-30-2-4
Security of payment of annuities
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. To secure the payment of annuities, the property comprised in the gift may be pledged, by way of mortgage or otherwise, to the annuitant or annuitants for the full period of the life of the annuity or annuities. The property pledged is the sole guarantee and the state shall not be obligated by the mortgage or other obligation.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.271.
Ind. Code § 21-35-4-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-35-4-10
Bonds for a project; criteria
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Bonds for a project shall be:

(1) executed by the name;

(2) signed by the president and treasurer; and

(3) attested by the secretary;

of the board of trustees.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-38-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-38-1-1
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.279.
Ind. Code § 21-34-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-34-7-4
Proceeds of a grant anticipation loan
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The board of trustees of a state educational institution shall apply the proceeds of any grant anticipation notes to those items of cost for which the grant has been allocated by the granting agencies. The purchaser of any notes:

(1) is not liable for any improper use of the proceeds; and

(2) does not have to insure that the amount of the loan stays within the maximum limits specified in section 2 of this chapter as grant funds are received by the state educational institution.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-8.5(d).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-27-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-27-9-3
Board; seal
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The board of trustees may have a common seal and make and alter the seal at their pleasure.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 21-9-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-9-4-4
Power of board to employ manager and delegate functions
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The board may:

(1) employ a manager, who is not a member of the board; and

(2) delegate necessary and appropriate functions and authority to the manager.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-18-19-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 19 / Section 21-18-19-1
Commission's duties; intermediaries, employers, and labor organizations; application forms and lists; annual reporting; rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this section, "applicable statutes" means the following:

(1) IC 11-10-12-7.

(2) IC 20-19-12.

(3) IC 20-30-5.6-5.

(4) IC 21-12-3-9.2.

(5) IC 21-12-4-3.5.

(6) IC 21-12-6-6.8.

(b) As used in this section, "labor organization" has the meaning set forth in IC 22-6-6-5.

(c) The commission shall:

(1) develop application forms by which an intermediary, an employer, or a labor organization may apply for inclusion on the lists described in subdivisions (2) and (4);

(2) create a list of intermediaries, employers, and labor organizations approved by the commission under subsection (d) for the purposes set forth in the applicable statutes;

(3) establish, in a manner that complies with:

(A) state privacy laws; and

(B) federal privacy laws, including the privacy provisions of the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g);

annual reporting requirements for an intermediary, an employer, or a labor organization that meets with an individual under the applicable statutes; and

(4) create a list of intermediaries, employers, and labor organizations that are approved by the commission under subsection (d) for purposes of the applicable statutes.

(d) An intermediary, an employer, or a labor organization may apply for inclusion on the lists described in subsection (c)(2) and (c)(4) by submitting to the commission an application on the appropriate form described in subsection (c)(1).

(e) The commission shall publish the lists created under subsection (c)(2) and (c)(4) on the commission's website.

(f) The commission may:

(1) update the lists created under subsection (c)(2) and (c)(4), as needed; and

(2) approve or deny a request for a waiver of the meeting requirement submitted under the applicable statutes.

(g) The commission may:

(1) adopt rules under IC 4-22-2;

(2) issue a request for proposals under IC 5-22-9; and

(3) issue a request for information;

for the purpose of implementing this section.

As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.150-2024, SEC.73; P.L.134-2025, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-18-19-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 19 / Section 21-18-19-2
Intermediary capacity building fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The intermediary capacity building fund is established for the purpose of providing grants to approved intermediaries in accordance with section 3 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 cabinet to achieve the purposes of the fund.

(c) The commission shall administer the fund.

(d) 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 may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.

(e) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

(f) This section expires July 1, 2027.

As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 21-22-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-22-6-8
Campus board; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A campus board shall do the following:

(1) Make a careful analysis of the educational needs and opportunities of the campus service area in accordance with IC 21-41-5.

(2) Develop and recommend to the state board of trustees a plan for providing postsecondary:

(A) general education;

(B) liberal arts education; and

(C) occupational and technical education;

programs and appropriate workforce development, assessment, and training services for the residents of that campus service area.

(3) Develop and recommend to the state board of trustees a plan to:

(A) align postsecondary academic curriculum with employer needs;

(B) provide relevant skills training opportunities; and

(C) ensure college transferability;

for the residents of a campus service area.

(4) Review the budget for campus programs and operations, and make recommendations to the campus chancellor for efficiencies in operation and alignment with campus service area needs.

(5) Identify and recommend methods to optimize the use of facilities and equipment to support programs and pathways designed to meet workforce and employer demand.

(6) Facilitate and develop cooperation with employers, community leaders, economic development efforts, area career and technical education centers, and other public and private education and training entities to ensure alignment with workforce and employer demand in an efficient and cost effective manner and to avoid duplication of services.

(7) Determine through evaluation, studies, or assessments the degree to which the established training needs of the campus service area are being met.

(8) Make recommendations to the state board of trustees concerning policies that appear to substantially affect the campus board's capacity to deliver effective and efficient programming.

(9) Review building utilization data prior to approving capital requests or requests for proposals to ensure capital investments are justified by enrollment projections and operational efficiency data.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.263. Amended by P.L.169-2007, SEC.22; P.L.234-2007, SEC.85; P.L.3-2008, SEC.137; P.L.174-2018, SEC.25; P.L.100-2026, SEC.4; P.L.130-2026, SEC.6; P.L.145-2026, SEC.299.
Ind. Code § 21-18-14-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-18-14-1.5
"Project student"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "project student" means an individual who:

(1) is an Indiana resident;

(2) has previously enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution;

(3) has not earned an associate or baccalaureate degree; and

(4) is not currently enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution.

As added by P.L.37-2020, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 21-44.5-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-44.5-2-6
Civil immunity
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A licensed campus medical professional who acts in accordance with this chapter is not liable for civil damages for any act or omission committed in accordance with this chapter unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

(b) A trained designee who administers auto-injectable epinephrine in accordance with this chapter is not liable for civil damages resulting from the administration of auto-injectable epinephrine under this chapter unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

(c) A licensed health care provider who:

(1) writes; or

(2) transmits in an electronic format for an electronically transmitted prescription;

a prescription, drug order, or protocol under this chapter is not liable for civil damages resulting from the administration of auto-injectable epinephrine under this chapter unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

As added by P.L.45-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.28-2019, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 21-28-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-28-5-11
Power to accept gifts and federal aid
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. In connection with the use of the telecommunications system, the information in the designated electronic format, or any other related matter, the participating educational institutions may accept gifts or contributions from individuals, corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, associations, trusts, or foundations and may accept funds from any federal agency under terms and conditions that the participating educational institutions determine are necessary or desirable.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-34-6-13 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-34-6-13
Actions to contest the validity of bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) An action to contest the validity of any bonds issued under this article may not be brought after the fifteenth day following:

(1) the first publication of notice of the sale or intent to sell the bonds under IC 21-32-3 if the bonds are sold at public sale; or

(2) the publication one (1) time in newspapers described in IC 21-32-3-3 of notice of execution and delivery of the contract of sale for the bonds if the bonds are sold at negotiated sale.

(b) The board of trustees of a state educational institution shall publish notice under subsection (a)(2) if it sells bonds at negotiated sale within thirty (30) days of execution of the contract of sale for the bonds.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citations: 20-12-6-7(f); 20-12-6-7(g).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-12-1.5-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 21-12-1.5-0.5
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. This chapter applies to a student who initially enrolls in an eligible institution before September 1, 2013.

As added by P.L.281-2013, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 21-35-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-35-6-10
Public sale of bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The bonds authorized under this chapter shall be sold at public sale or negotiated sale to the highest bidder as provided by IC 21-32-3. All bonds and the interest coupons appertaining to the bonds issued under this chapter are negotiable instruments within the meaning and for all purposes under the laws of Indiana, subject only to the provisions of the bonds for registration as to principal, or as to principal and interest. Any bonds registered as to principal and interest may be made convertible to bearer bonds with coupons.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-14-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-14-4-3
Purpose
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. For purposes of this chapter, the commission shall define mandatory fees that qualify as educational costs.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255. Amended by P.L.107-2012, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 21-39.5-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-39.5-1-4
"Institution"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Institution" refers to a state educational institution.

As added by P.L.113-2024, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-30-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 30 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-30-3-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

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

(1) Indiana University.

(2) Purdue University.

(3) Indiana State University.

(4) University of Southern Indiana.

(5) Ball State University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-4-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.271.
Ind. Code § 21-39-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-39-7-1
"Board of trustees"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "board of trustees" refers to the board of trustees of Purdue University.

As added by P.L.29-2011, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-30-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 30 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-30-2-6
Restrictions on acceptance of gifts
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A state educational institution may not receive a gift, whether on the payment of an annuity or otherwise, that pledges the state educational institution to engage in a course of instruction, or perform an act other than a course of instruction or act that the state educational institution is permitted by law to engage in or perform.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 4-24-2-6 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.271.
Ind. Code § 21-20-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-20-1-1
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.261.
Ind. Code § 21-39-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-39-7-6
Fire department jurisdiction
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A fire department and fire and safety personnel may provide the services authorized under this chapter:

(1) upon real property owned or occupied by Purdue University's West Lafayette campus, including the streets passing through and adjacent to the campus; and

(2) at any other location in Indiana if the board of trustees approves and the fire and safety personnel are engaged in the discharge of official duties.

As added by P.L.29-2011, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-25-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-25-5-3
Board; quorum
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Six (6) trustees constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting of the board of trustees.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.266.
Ind. Code § 21-43-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-43-8-3
Requirements to receive high school diploma
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. To complete the requirements for a high school diploma, an individual participating in the program established under this chapter must have:

(1) passed:

(A) the graduation examination given under IC 20-32-4;

(B) an examination for a general educational development diploma;

(C) an examination equivalent to the graduation examination:

(i) administered by the state educational institution; and

(ii) approved by the department of education; or

(D) an examination that demonstrates the student is ready for college level work:

(i) administered by the state educational institution; and

(ii) approved by the department of education; and

(2) completed the course work necessary to meet:

(A) the minimum high school course requirements established by the Indiana state board of education; and

(B) the requirements of the state educational institution.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.284. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 21-14-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-14-2-7
Rate setting procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The rates must be set according to the procedure set forth in section 8 of this chapter not later than sixty (60) days after the state budget bill is enacted into law.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.271; P.L.3-2008, SEC.132; P.L.229-2011, SEC.232.
Ind. Code § 21-9-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-9-4-7
Powers of board
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. In addition to any power granted by this article, the board has all powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and objectives of this article, the purposes and objectives of the education savings programs, and the powers delegated by law or executive order, including the following powers:

(1) To develop and implement the education savings programs and, notwithstanding any provision in this article to the contrary, other services consistent with the purposes and objectives of this article, through:

(A) rules adopted under IC 4-22-2; or

(B) rules, guidelines, procedures, or policies established by the board and approved by the commission for higher education.

(2) To conform the education savings programs and, notwithstanding any provision in this article to the contrary, services consistent with the purposes and objectives of this article, to the requirements of a qualified state tuition program set forth in Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code and all applicable federal regulations, through:

(A) rules adopted under IC 4-22-2; or

(B) guidelines, procedures, or policies established by the board.

(3) To retain professional services, including the following:

(A) Financial advisers and managers.

(B) Custodians and other fiduciaries.

(C) Investment advisers and managers.

(D) Accountants and auditors.

(E) Consultants or other experts.

(F) Actuarial services providers.

(G) Attorneys.

(4) To establish minimum account deposit amounts (both initial and periodic).

(5) To employ persons, if the board chooses, and as may be necessary, and to fix the terms of their employment.

(6) To recommend legislation to the governor and general assembly.

(7) To apply for designation as a tax exempt entity under the Internal Revenue Code.

(8) To adopt such rules, bylaws, procedures, guidelines, and policies as are necessary to carry out the education savings programs and services and the authority's management and operations.

(9) To sue and be sued.

(10) To provide or facilitate provision of benefits and incentives for the benefit of qualified beneficiaries, account owners, contributors, or account beneficiaries as the board's resources allow or as are directed or provided for by the general assembly.

(11) To conform the education savings programs to federal tax advantages or incentives, as in existence periodically, to the extent consistent with the purposes and objectives of this article.

(12) To interpret, in rules, policies, guidelines, and procedures, the provisions of this article broadly in light of the purposes and objectives of this article.

(13) To charge, impose, and collect administrative fees and service charges in connection with any agreement, contract, or transaction under an education savings program or services.

(14) To have perpetual succession.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.25-1999, SEC.8; P.L.135-2002, SEC.18; P.L.2-2007, SEC.248; P.L.93-2024, SEC.152.
Ind. Code § 21-23-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 23 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-23-3-5
Board; appointments with agricultural pursuits
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Two (2) members of the board of trustees appointed by the governor must be involved in agricultural pursuits. One (1) of the members of the board of trustees appointed by the governor must be a full-time student of Purdue University.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.264.
Ind. Code § 21-18-18-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 18 / Section 21-18-18-4
Duties; application process
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Before May 1, 2024, the commission and the department shall do the following:

(1) Develop the designation required by section 3 of this chapter.

(2) Establish and publicize the criteria for awarding the designation.

(3) Prescribe the form and manner of applying for a designation.

(4) Make the process for applying for a designation available to interested state educational institutions, approved postsecondary educational institutions, or other postsecondary educational institutions on the commission's website.

As added by P.L.49-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-38-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-38-6-1
Reimbursement of first steps program for early intervention services payments
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) An employee health plan that provides coverage for early intervention services shall reimburse the first steps program a monthly fee established by the division of disability, aging, and rehabilitative services. Except when the monthly fee is less than the product determined under IC 12-12.7-2-23(b), the monthly fee shall be provided instead of claims processing of individual claims.

(b) An employee health plan may not require authorization for services specified in the covered individual's individualized family service plan, if those services are a covered benefit under the plan, once the individualized family service plan is signed by a physician, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a physician assistant.

(c) The department of insurance shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to ensure compliance with this section.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-3.2-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279. Amended by P.L.229-2011, SEC.242; P.L.111-2020, SEC.10; P.L.133-2020, SEC.18; P.L.143-2022, SEC.53; P.L.122-2026, SEC.107.
Ind. Code § 21-14-14-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-14-14-2
"Qualified nonresident veteran"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "qualified nonresident veteran" means an individual who meets the following conditions:

(1) Resides in a state that borders Indiana.

(2) Served in the armed forces of the United States or the Indiana National Guard.

(3) Received an honorable discharge.

(4) Receives financial benefits or financial resources under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, as amended.

As added by P.L.24-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-30-7-17 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 30 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-30-7-17
Disclosed gift or contract; submission to attorney general
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. The commission shall send copies of all disclosures described in sections 10 and 13 of this chapter to the attorney general, in a manner prescribed by the attorney general.

As added by P.L.142-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-28-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-28-1-7
"Designated electronic format"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "Designated electronic format" refers to the electronic format established under IC 21-28-5-3.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-45-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-45-1-2
"Center"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Center":

(1) for purposes of IC 21-45-4, refers to an adult stem cell research center established under IC 21-45-4-1 to carry out the duties specified by IC 21-45-4; and

(2) for purposes of IC 21-45-5, refers to a spinal cord and head injury research center established under IC 21-45-5.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citations: 20-12-29.7-1; 20-12-30.6-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.286.
Ind. Code § 21-28-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-28-1-9
"Enabling statute"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. "Enabling statute" means the following:

(1) In the case of the Ball State University board of trustees, one (1) or more of the following:

IC 21-33.

IC 21-34.

IC 21-35-2.

IC 21-35-3.

IC 21-35-5.

IC 20-24.5-2.

(2) In the case of the trustees of Indiana University, one (1) or more of the following:

IC 21-33.

IC 21-34.

IC 21-35-2.

IC 21-35-3.

IC 21-35-5.

IC 20-24.5-2.

(3) In the case of the Indiana State University board of trustees, one (1) or more of the following:

IC 21-33.

IC 21-34.

IC 21-35-2.

IC 21-35-3.

IC 21-35-5.

IC 20-24.5-2.

(4) In the case of the trustees of Ivy Tech Community College, one (1) or more of the following:

IC 21-33.

IC 21-34.

(5) In the case of the trustees of Purdue University, one (1) or more of the following:

IC 21-33.

IC 21-34.

IC 21-35-2.

IC 21-35-3.

IC 21-35-5.

IC 20-24.5-2.

(6) In the case of the board of trustees for Vincennes University, one (1) or more of the following:

IC 21-33.

IC 21-34.

IC 21-35-6.

(7) In the case of the University of Southern Indiana board of trustees, one (1) or more of the following:

IC 21-33.

IC 21-34.

IC 21-35-2.

IC 21-35-5.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-65-1(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-33-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 33 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-33-4-1
Authority to undertake a qualified energy savings project
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A state educational institution may undertake a qualified energy savings project as provided in this chapter. If the part of the qualified energy savings project related to real property improvements is greater than seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000), the project must be reviewed by the commission for higher education and approved by the governor and the budget director on the recommendation of the budget committee. A qualified energy savings project does not require the prior approval of the general assembly, notwithstanding the source of payment for the project or bonds issued to fund the project.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.274. Amended by P.L.229-2011, SEC.240.
Ind. Code § 21-13-11-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 21-13-11-8
Fund used to provide grants to recruiting organizations
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The commission may use money in the fund to provide grants to Indiana organizations that recruit science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teachers for employment by school corporations, charter schools, or accredited nonpublic schools in Indiana.

As added by P.L.118-2016, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.232-2025, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 21-35-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-35-7-1
Purpose
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. It is found and declared that:

(1) there is a need for the development of various facilities to properly service the various campuses of state educational institutions;

(2) an additional and alternative method for developing and financing facilities should be provided; and

(3) facilities would provide additional employment opportunities and would otherwise fulfill the public purposes set forth in IC 36-7-12.

This chapter applies to any state educational institution.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1.5-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-41-17-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 17 / Section 21-41-17-2
"Institution"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "institution" refers to a state educational institution.

As added by P.L.213-2025, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-41-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-41-7-6
No particular tenet of religion taught
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. No particular tenets of religion shall be taught in Vincennes University, by the president or by the professors of divinity, law, or physic.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-10 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.
Ind. Code § 21-35-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-35-3-8
Authority to acquire personal and real property
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A state educational institution may acquire by:

(1) purchase;

(2) lease;

(3) condemnation;

(4) gift; or

(5) other means;

any property, real or personal, that in the judgment of the state educational institution is necessary for a support facility or a research facility.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-25-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 25 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-25-1-3
"Trustee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Trustee" refers to a member of the board of trustees.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.266.
Ind. Code § 21-23-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 23 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-23-5-2
Board; quorum
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A majority of the number of the board of trustees constitutes a quorum.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.264.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-6-22.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18.5-6-22.5
Deceptive acts
Status: in_force

Sec. 22.5. A person who knowingly and intentionally violates section 16 or 22 of this chapter commits a deceptive act that is actionable by the attorney general under IC 24-5-0.5 and is subject to the penalties and remedies available to the attorney general under IC 24-5-0.5.

As added by P.L.273-2013, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 21-44-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-44-8-6
Health care provider; immunization; sincerely held religious belief
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A health care provider that participates in a health profession education program may not require a student to receive an immunization as a condition of participating in or obtaining clinical training or clinical experience:

(1) required by a health profession education program; and

(2) offered at the health care provider's facility;

if a parent of the student, if the student is an unemancipated minor, or a student, if the student is an adult or emancipated minor, objects based on a sincerely held religious belief.

As added by P.L.150-2026, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 21-23-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 23 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-23-4-1
Board; president
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The board of trustees shall:

(1) at their first meeting after their appointment; and

(2) every two (2) years thereafter;

choose a president of the board of trustees.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-38-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.264.
Ind. Code § 21-43-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-43-4-7
Students; notice of intent to enroll in program
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A student who intends to enroll in an eligible institution shall notify the principal of the school in which the student is enrolled.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-30-11-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.284. Amended by P.L.125-2013, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 21-12-8-13 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-12-8-13
High value workforce ready grant program implementation fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The high value workforce ready grant program implementation fund is established to award high value workforce ready grants authorized under this chapter and to administer the grant program.

(b) The fund consists of the following:

(1) Money appropriated by the general assembly.

(2) Money received from state or federal grants or programs.

(3) Donations, gifts, and money received from any other source, including transfers from other funds or accounts.

(c) The fund shall be administered by the department of workforce development and 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 exclusively for the purposes of the fund.

As added by P.L.230-2017, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 21-34-1-18 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-34-1-18
"Liability or other loss insurance reserves"
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. "Liability or other loss insurance reserves" means a fund set aside as a reserve to cover risk retained by the corporation in connection with a liability claim or other loss.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-1.2(b)(2).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-27-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-27-3-2
Board; management
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The board of trustees may manage, control, and operate Ball State University.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 21-33-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 33 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-33-3-2
Application of chapter; property
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. This chapter applies to the following property:

(1) Land.

(2) Buildings.

(3) Facilities.

(4) Equipment.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.274.
Ind. Code § 21-13-12-12 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 12 / Section 21-13-12-12
Continuing eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. To maintain eligibility for a scholarship under this chapter, a student who receives a scholarship under this chapter must remain in good standing with the applicable accredited law school.

As added by P.L.232-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 21-41-14-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-41-14-3
"Eligible current student"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "eligible current student" means an individual currently enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program at the main campus or a regional campus of 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 did not transfer from another college or university, including a community college, where the individual earned fifteen (15) or more credit hours. Any academic credits granted by another college or university, including a community college, that were earned during high school as postsecondary credit through a:

(A) dual credit course;

(B) dual enrollment course; or

(C) similar early college program;

are not counted as credit hours for purposes of determining whether an individual earned fifteen (15) or more credit hours under this subdivision.

(3) The individual has earned at least seventy (70) credit hours, which must include:

(A) the general education core course requirements of the state educational institution; and

(B) completion of all other courses required for a particular associate degree approved by the commission for higher education under IC 21-41-2-2.

As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 21-15-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-15-2-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-77-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256. Repealed by P.L.150-2026, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 21-19-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 19 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-19-1-3
"Trustee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Trustee" refers to a trustee on the board of trustees.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.260.
Ind. Code § 21-44.5-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-44.5-2-1
Authorization of policy on emergency administration of epinephrine
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A postsecondary educational institution may develop a policy in accordance with this chapter and guidelines issued under section 4 of this chapter for the emergency administration of auto-injectable epinephrine to a member of the campus community for anaphylaxis when a medical professional is not available.

As added by P.L.45-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-41-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-41-7-5
Election and appointment of professors
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The board of trustees of Vincennes University shall from time to time:

(1) elect and appoint a professor of divinity, of law, and of physic, whenever:

(A) the board of trustees considers it necessary for the good of Vincennes University; or

(B) the progressed state of education in Vincennes University may require;

(2) agree with them for their salaries; and

(3) point out the duties of the professors.

(b) The professors elected and appointed under this section shall be considered to be members of the faculty of Vincennes University. Professors hold their appointments at the pleasure of the board of trustees of Vincennes University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-10 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.
Ind. Code § 21-27-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-27-7-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to Purdue University.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 21-15-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 15 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-15-4-2
Criteria for appointments
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The appointments under this chapter shall be made on the basis of scholarship and superior mental ability.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-18.5-2-10
"Higher education award"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. "Higher education award" means a monetary award.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 21-39-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-39-8-2
"Campus community"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "campus community" means:

(1) a state educational institution's:

(A) students;

(B) administrators;

(C) faculty; and

(D) staff; and

(2) a guest invited by the individuals listed in subdivision (1).

As added by P.L.145-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-18-14-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-18-14-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.236. Repealed by P.L.37-2020, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-9-2-16.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-9-2-16.5
"Internal Revenue Code"
Status: in_force

Sec. 16.5. "Internal Revenue Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 of the United States as amended from time to time.

As added by P.L.135-2002, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 21-19-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 19 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-19-4-1
Board; organization
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The board of trustees shall meet at Ball State University in January of even-numbered years and organize by:

(1) electing from their membership:

(A) a president;

(B) a vice president;

(C) a secretary; and

(D) an assistant secretary; and

(2) appointing a qualified person who is not a member of the board of trustees to serve as treasurer.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-57.5-10 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.260.
Ind. Code § 21-43-4-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-43-4-5.5
Methods of offering courses
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. Based on the demand for enrollment in the identified courses and the resources available to eligible institutions, the identified courses may be offered through:

(1) onsite instruction;

(2) telecommunication; or

(3) a combination of methods described in subdivisions (1) and (2);

at on-campus or off-campus sites.

As added by P.L.125-2013, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 21-43-4-19.2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-43-4-19.2
State educational institutions and campuses; accreditation or approval requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 19.2. A state educational institution or campus of a state educational institution that offers concurrent college courses in liberal arts, professional, or career and technical disciplines must be either:

(1) accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships; or

(2) approved by the commission for higher education.

As added by P.L.125-2013, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 21-28-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-28-5-10
Transmission system; use
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Any arrangements for the use of the transmission system or information in the designated electronic format must provide that the participating educational institutions (or any committee or other body established under this chapter, if power is delegated to them) may permit any of the following entities to use the transmission system or the information in the designated electronic format for educational purposes:

(1) Postsecondary educational institutions.

(2) Governmental or public corporations or bodies.

(3) Other corporations.

(4) Partnerships.

(5) Associations.

(6) Trusts.

(7) Limited liability companies.

(8) Other persons.

(b) Any use permitted under this section is subject to the rules, regulations, fees, and charges as the participating educational institutions or coordinating unit may prescribe.

(c) Each entity that uses the transmission system is responsible for the origination of the program to be transmitted by that entity and for the reception and use of the program at the destination.

(d) The payment of all costs that exceed the cost of the use of the transmission system facilities and the information in electronic format shall be borne by the parties using the system as agreed upon.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-12-3-21 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-12-3-21
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21-12.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.229-2011, SEC.225. Repealed by P.L.234-2015, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 21-35-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-35-5-6
Security of revenue obligations
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Revenue obligations:

(1) must be secured in the manner provided in IC 21-35-2 and IC 21-35-3; and

(2) in addition, may be secured by the pledge or mortgage of the unobligated net revenues of any one (1) or more other revenue producing properties of the issuing state educational institution and by any other available income or funds.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-9-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-38-7-12 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-38-7-12
Amount of state contribution
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) If a state educational institution establishes a retirement benefit system applicable to employees of the institution who otherwise qualify as members of the fund under IC 5-10.4-4-1, the general assembly shall appropriate to a state educational institution that establishes a retirement benefit system to fund the retirement benefit system an amount estimated to be equal to seven and four-tenths percent (7.4%) of the compensation of an employee who:

(1) makes the election described in section 5 of this chapter; and

(2) becomes a participant in the retirement benefit system of the state educational institution for all or a part of the period of the appropriation.

(b) The state educational institution shall:

(1) estimate the sum described in subsection (a); and

(2) submit the estimate to the budget agency and to the commission for higher education for inclusion in the operating appropriation of the state educational institution.

(c) The estimate described in subsection (b) must be submitted at the same time but separately from the request of the state educational institution for an operating appropriation.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-6.1-8-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279.
Ind. Code § 21-45-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 45 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-45-4-2
Administration
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The center must be under the administration of the Indiana University School of Medicine.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-29.7-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.286.
Ind. Code § 21-34-6-15 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-34-6-15
Payment of interest
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. Interest may be:

(1) payable semiannually, annually, or at any other interval or intervals as may be provided in the resolution or indenture; or

(2) compounded and paid at maturity or at any other times as specified in the resolution or indenture.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-7(h) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-12-14-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-12-14-3
Degree maps; availability of courses
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. This section applies to a student who initially enrolls in a state educational institution after July 31, 2014. A state educational institution shall ensure that courses necessary for the student to comply with the student's degree map are available for the student during the academic term in which the student is required to complete the particular course. If a student who complies with the student's degree map is unable to take a course required under the student's degree map for the current academic term because:

(1) the state educational institution does not offer the course during that particular academic term; or

(2) the student is unable to enroll in the course:

(A) because the course times at which the course is offered conflict with other course requirements specified for the current academic term in the student's degree map; or

(B) because the course is full;

the state educational institution shall provide the particular course to the student at no cost during the next available academic term in which the course is offered unless the state educational institution provides the student with an alternate degree map that does not require the student to take the course that semester.

As added by P.L.281-2013, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-12 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-7-13-12
Repealed
Status: repealed

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243. Repealed by P.L.107-2012, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 21-13-12-17 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 12 / Section 21-13-12-17
Financial aid award
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. The commission shall administer the scholarship awarded under this chapter as a financial aid award.

As added by P.L.232-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 21-39-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-39-4-7
Police officer retirement benefits
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Whenever a police officer retires after at least twenty (20) years of service, the police officer may retain the officer's service weapon. The officer is entitled to receive, in recognition of the service to the state educational institution and the public, a badge that indicates that the officer is retired. Upon retirement, the state police department shall issue to the police officer an identification card that:

(1) states the police officer's name and rank at retirement;

(2) states the officer's retired status; and

(3) notes the officer's authority to retain the service weapon.

A police officer described in this section is entitled to a lifetime license to carry a handgun as described under IC 35-47-2-3(g).

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-3.5-2(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.280. Amended by P.L.17-2017, SEC.2; P.L.107-2019, SEC.5; P.L.165-2021, SEC.182.
Ind. Code § 21-44-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-44-6-4
Board member per diem; 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. 4. (a) Each board member who is not a state employee is not entitled to a salary per diem. The member is, however, 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.

(b) 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.

(c) The affirmative votes of a majority of the members appointed to the board are required for the board to take action on any measure.

As added by P.L.170-2009, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.142-2014, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-41-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-41-4-1
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.282.
Ind. Code § 21-12-6-10.3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-12-6-10.3
Calculation of scholarship amounts
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.3. (a) This section applies to a student who qualifies for a scholarship under section 6 or 7 of this chapter, if the student initially enrolls in the program after June 30, 2011. Applicants who are enrolled in the program before July 1, 2011, will not have an income or financial resources test applied to them under this section when they subsequently apply for a scholarship or apply to renew a scholarship.

(b) A scholarship applicant shall be awarded the following amount as adjusted under subsections (c) and (d):

(1) If the scholarship applicant attends an approved postsecondary educational institution that is a state educational institution, the full educational costs that the scholarship applicant would otherwise be required to pay at the eligible institution.

(2) If the scholarship applicant attends an approved postsecondary educational institution that is private, the greater of the:

(A) average of the educational costs of all state educational institutions, not including Ivy Tech Community College; or

(B) amount the applicant is eligible to receive under IC 21-12-4.

(3) If the scholarship applicant attends an approved postsecondary educational institution that is a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution, the lesser of the educational costs that the scholarship applicant would otherwise be required to pay at the postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution or the educational costs of Ivy Tech Community College.

(c) The amount of an award under subsection (b) shall be reduced by:

(1) for an amount awarded before September 1, 2014:

(A) the amount of the Frank O'Bannon grant awarded to the scholarship applicant; plus

(B) an additional amount based on the federal needs calculation, if necessary, as determined by the commission, to provide scholarships within the available appropriation; or

(2) for an amount awarded after August 31, 2014, the amount based on the federal needs calculation, if necessary, as determined by the commission, to provide scholarships within the available appropriation.

(d) 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. 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 based on the relative financial need of each eligible applicant.

As added by P.L.169-2011, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.229-2011, SEC.230; P.L.107-2012, SEC.25; P.L.281-2013, SEC.19; P.L.178-2018, SEC.5; P.L.52-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-22-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-22-2-3
Board; body corporate
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The state board of trustees is a body corporate and politic.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-5(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.263.
Ind. Code § 21-39-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-39-5-1
Authority of governmental authorities
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter does not limit or restrict the powers of any other governmental authority having jurisdiction over public streets, roads, alleys, or ways.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-3.5-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.280.
Ind. Code § 21-20-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-20-3-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-24-7 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.261. Amended by P.L.29-2012, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.213-2025, SEC.261.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-6-25 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18.5-6-25
Violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.

(b) A person who, with intent to defraud, represents the person to be an agent of a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution commits a Level 5 felony.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.252.
Ind. Code § 21-24-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 24 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-24-1-1
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.265.
Ind. Code § 21-17-1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-17-1-17
"Qualified entity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. "Qualified entity" means either of the following:

(1) A nonprofit college or university.

(2) A private redevelopment corporation.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258.