Ind. Code § 20-20.5-13-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-20.5-13-10
"Time-out"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "time-out" means a behavior reduction procedure in which access to reinforcement is withdrawn for a certain period of time. Time-out occurs when the ability of a student to receive normal reinforcement in the school environment is restricted. The term does not include a supervised time-out or scheduled break, as described in a student's individualized education program.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-40-10.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-29-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 29 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-29-8-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-7.5-1-13.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.13. Repealed by P.L.48-2011, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 20-46-1-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 46 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-46-1-0.5
Public education corporation assumes powers and duties of school city; distribution of revenue
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. (a) Subject to subsection (b), after March 31, 2026, a school city (as defined in IC 20-25-2-12) may not exercise the powers and duties under this chapter and instead the public education corporation assumes the powers and duties of the school city as set forth in IC 20-25.3-5.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the county auditor shall:

(1) determine the amounts of revenue to be distributed to the school city and any charter schools as provided in section 21 or 22 of this chapter, as applicable; and

(2) distribute revenue collected from a levy imposed under this chapter to the school city and any charter schools as provided in section 21 or 22 of this chapter, as applicable.

As added by P.L.101-2026, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 20-42-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 42 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-42-2-7
Annual distribution of balance to school corporations
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The county auditor of each county or the treasurer of state shall, semiannually, on the second Monday of July and on the last Monday in January make apportionment of the amount of the congressional township school revenue belonging to each school corporation. The apportionment shall be paid to each school corporation's treasurer.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-1-1-54 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.165. Amended by P.L.39-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 20-24-2.3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 2.3 / Section 20-24-2.3-5
Staffing
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The executive's office shall provide staff to carry out the duties of the Indianapolis charter school board under this chapter.

As added by P.L.280-2013, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 20-51.4-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51.4 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-51.4-4-7
Limitation on use of grant amount for transportation fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A parent of an eligible student may use not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) of the ESA annual grant amount received under this chapter each school year for fees for transportation paid to a fee-for-service transportation provider for the eligible student to travel to and from an approved service provider. However, the department shall establish criteria and a process by which a parent of an eligible student may receive a waiver from the limit imposed on transportation fees under this section.

As added by P.L.165-2021, SEC.180. Amended by P.L.202-2023, SEC.56; P.L.213-2025, SEC.218.
Ind. Code § 20-23-17.2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 17.2 / Section 20-23-17.2-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.179-2011, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.216-2015, SEC.38; P.L.222-2015, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.127-2016, SEC.5; P.L.127-2016, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 20-22-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-22-2-9
Applicability of compulsory school attendance laws
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The compulsory school attendance laws of Indiana apply to all children with hearing disabilities. The case conference committee may place a child with a hearing disability at the school. The child shall attend the school during the full scholastic term of the school unless the case conference committee changes the placement.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-16-2-9.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 20-49-10-14 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-49-10-14
Sale, transfer, or liquidation of agreements
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) Upon request of the treasurer of state, the state board of finance may periodically sell, transfer, or liquidate agreements, in whole or in part, including without limitation the sale, transfer, or liquidation of all or any part of the principal or interest to be received at any time under one (1) or more agreements that evidence the right of the state to make deductions from state tuition support to pay advances under this chapter under the terms and conditions that the state board of finance considers necessary and appropriate.

(b) Each sale, transfer, or liquidation under this section is subject to the following conditions:

(1) Each sale, transfer, or liquidation may be made only to a department, an agency, a commission, an instrumentality, or a public body of the state, including the Indiana bond bank.

(2) Each sale, transfer, or liquidation of agreements may be made only for cash.

(3) Payments under the sale, transfer, or liquidation must be made to the treasurer of state for the fund and reported to the state board of finance.

(4) The total amount of cash received by the fund from the sale may not be less than the outstanding principal amount of all or a part of the agreements sold plus accrued interest owed.

(5) If necessary to facilitate a sale, transfer, or liquidation, the state board or the state board of finance may agree to act on behalf of an entity described in subdivision (1) by collecting payment on advances that are:

(A) received directly from a school corporation, if any direct payments are received; or

(B) deducted from amounts appropriated and made available for state tuition support.

An agreement by the state board or the state board of finance under this subdivision is a valid and an enforceable contractual obligation but is not a debt of the state within the meaning of the limitation against indebtedness under the Constitution of the State of Indiana.

(6) Each proposed sale, transfer, or liquidation must be reviewed by the budget committee and approved by the budget agency.

(c) The state board of finance shall notify the state board and the department of any action that the state board of finance takes under this section.

As added by P.L.259-2019, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 20-26-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-26-12-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-10-4.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.286-2013, SEC.63. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-19-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 19 / Section 20-20.5-19-4
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the teacher higher education and industry collaboration grant program fund established by section 7 of this chapter.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-48-4.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-49-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-49-4-11
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A school corporation or charter school desiring to obtain an advance must submit an application to the state board in the form established by the state board, after consulting with the department and the budget agency.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-1-5-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.172. Amended by P.L.189-2023, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 20-28-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-28-8-1
School principal's and administrative assistant's contracts
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A school corporation may provide in the contract of a principal or of any of the principal's administrative assistants compensation for services performed for a time, either before or after the school term, as considered necessary by the governing body.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-4-17.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-17-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 17 / Section 20-20.5-17-5
"Program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the robotics competition program established by section 7 of this chapter.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-45.5-5.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-22-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 22 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-22-1-2
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Board" refers to the Indiana School for the Deaf board established by IC 20-22-3-1.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-16-1-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 20-19-3-27 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-19-3-27
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.168-2022, SEC.6. Expired 7-1-2023 by P.L.168-2022, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 20-25.7-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25.7 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-25.7-5-6
State tuition support distribution
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. 6. (a) Subject to an administrative fee as described in section 2(g) of this chapter, a school corporation that enters into an agreement with an organizer under this chapter shall distribute at least one hundred percent (100%) of state tuition support dollars that the school corporation receives from student enrollment in the participating innovation network charter school in accordance with the school funding formula to the participating innovation network charter school.

(b) Unless an agreement entered into before July 1, 2024, between a board and an organizer provides otherwise, all participating innovation network charter schools operating under existing agreements with boards as of July 1, 2024, will receive funds as required under subsection (a).

As added by P.L.162-2024, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 20-26-12-14 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-26-12-14
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-11-9.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.286-2013, SEC.69. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.163.
Ind. Code § 20-34-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 34 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-34-5-6
"Registered nurse"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "registered nurse" refers to an individual who is licensed as a registered nurse under IC 25-23.

As added by P.L.166-2007, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-24-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-24-6-5
General and alternative qualifications for full time teachers; part time teachers; other providers of service
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) At least ninety percent (90%) of the individuals who teach full time in a charter school must either:

(1) hold any license or permit to teach in a public school in Indiana described in:

(A) IC 20-28-5; or

(B) rules adopted by the state board concerning the licensing of teachers; or

(2) be in the process of obtaining a license to teach in a public school in Indiana under the transition to teaching program established by IC 20-28-4-2.

(b) An individual described in subsection (a)(2) must complete the transition to teaching program not later than three (3) years after beginning to teach at a charter school.

(c) An individual who provides to students in a charter school a service:

(1) that is not teaching; and

(2) for which a license is required under Indiana law;

must have the appropriate license to provide the service in Indiana.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5.5-6-5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.91-2011, SEC.17; P.L.6-2012, SEC.129; P.L.250-2017, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 20-26-14-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-26-14-7
Legal actions
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) If the association or the parent who referred a case to the panel under section 6(b)(2) of this chapter disagrees with the decision of the panel, the association or the parent may file a legal action to review the panel's decision.

(b) An action must be filed under subsection (a) with a court with jurisdiction not later than forty-five (45) days after the panel issues its decision under section 6(c) of this chapter.

(c) In an action brought under this section, the court may reverse the panel's decision if the court, upon its own review of the facts and issues involved in the decision and the applicable rule of the association, determines that the decision of the panel, or the decision of the association upheld by the panel, is:

(1) not a fair and logical interpretation or application of the association's rule;

(2) arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, or otherwise not in accordance with law;

(3) contrary to a constitutional right, power, privilege, or immunity;

(4) in excess of statutory jurisdiction, authority, or limitations, or short of statutory right;

(5) without observance of procedure required by law; or

(6) unsupported by substantial evidence.

(d) The court reviewing a panel decision under this section may do any of the following:

(1) Affirm the panel's decision.

(2) Modify the panel's decision.

(3) Reverse the panel's decision and remand the action to the panel for action directed by the court.

(e) Notwithstanding this chapter, if an association fails to follow its bylaws regarding hearing and appeals procedures, a student or the student's parent may proceed directly to a court with jurisdiction to resolve a dispute.

As added by P.L.92-2010, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 20-25-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-25-9-5
Measuring and recording student achievement and teacher and administrative performance
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Each school in the school city shall measure and record:

(1) the students' achievement in reaching the school's student performance improvement levels established under IC 20-25-11;

(2) student achievement information for the school described in IC 20-25-9-6; and

(3) teacher and administrative performance information for the school described in IC 20-25-9-6;

which in each case must not be less rigorous than the student performance improvement levels and information developed and required under IC 20-31-8.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-3.1-6-5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.250-2023, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 20-46-7-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 46 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-46-7-0.5
Public education corporation imposes property tax levy; use and deposit of revenue
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. (a) Beginning with property taxes first due and payable after December 31, 2027:

(1) a school city (as defined in IC 20-25-2-12) may not impose the property tax levy or otherwise exercise the powers and duties under this chapter; and

(2) the public education corporation shall impose both:

(A) an annual property tax levy in the territory of the school city sufficient to pay all obligations of the school city; and

(B) an annual property tax levy in the territory of the school city sufficient to pay all obligations of the corporation.

(b) Property tax revenue received from the:

(1) property tax levy described in subsection (a)(2)(A) shall be deposited in the debt service fund established by the school city under IC 20-40-9 and used to pay debt service on the same terms, for the same period of time, and for the same purposes for which the obligation was initially authorized; and

(2) property tax levy described in subsection (a)(2)(B) shall be deposited in the public education corporation's debt service fund established by IC 20-25-7-3 and used for the purposes of the fund.

As added by P.L.101-2026, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 20-26-7-17 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-26-7-17
Purchase or improvement of property and buildings for school purposes; notice to taxpayers; right to appeal
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) A school corporation may:

(1) purchase buildings or lands, or both, for school purposes; and

(2) improve the buildings or lands, or both.

(b) Notwithstanding this section through section 18 of this chapter limiting the purchase of school buildings, a school corporation may:

(1) purchase suitable buildings or lands, or both, adjacent to school property for school purposes; and

(2) improve the buildings or lands, or both, after giving notice to the taxpayers of the intention of the school corporation to purchase.

The taxpayers of the school corporation have the same right of appeal under the same procedure as provided for in IC 6-1.1-20-5 through IC 6-1.1-20-6.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-28-1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.466; P.L.233-2015, SEC.114.
Ind. Code § 20-33-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-33-5-4
Application forms
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The department shall provide each school corporation with sufficient application forms for assistance under this chapter. The state board of accounts shall prescribe the forms to be used.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-9-4.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 20-49-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-49-1-1
Application
Status: in_force

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

[2006 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.172.
Ind. Code § 20-26-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-26-7-1
Sale or exchange of unneeded property
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Except as otherwise provided in IC 20-26-7.1, if a governing body of a school corporation determines that any real or personal property:

(1) is no longer needed for school purposes; or

(2) should, in the interests of the school corporation, be exchanged for other property;

the governing body may sell or exchange the property in accordance with IC 36-1-11.

(b) Money derived from the sale or exchange of property under this section shall be placed in the school corporation's operations fund.

(c) A governing body may not enter into a lease agreement or make a covenant that prohibits the sale of real property to another educational institution.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-5-1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.227; P.L.91-2011, SEC.27; P.L.17-2013, SEC.1; P.L.33-2014, SEC.4; P.L.5-2015, SEC.47; P.L.217-2017, SEC.100; P.L.241-2017, SEC.17; P.L.244-2017, SEC.46; P.L.140-2018, SEC.5; P.L.140-2018, SEC.6; P.L.270-2019, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-23-14-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-23-14-9
Schedule of elections
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The members are elected as follows:

(1) Three (3) of the members are elected at the general election to be held in 2024 and every four (4) years thereafter.

(2) Two (2) of the members are elected at the general election to be held in 2022 and every four (4) years thereafter.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-3-22-9.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.179-2011, SEC.29; P.L.216-2015, SEC.37; P.L.74-2017, SEC.71; P.L.278-2019, SEC.172; P.L.193-2021, SEC.104.
Ind. Code § 20-43-1-24.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-43-1-24.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.144-2012, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.217-2017, SEC.114.
Ind. Code § 20-30-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-30-3-3
National anthem
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The state board shall:

(1) require the singing of the entire national anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner", in each school on all patriotic occasions; and

(2) arrange to supply the words and music in sufficient quantity for these purposes.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-2-5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 20-32-5.1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 32 / Chapter 5.1 / Section 20-32-5.1-4
Assessment program requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. To carry out the purposes described in section 2 of this chapter:

(1) assessment reporting for assessments developed under this chapter must be:

(A) reliable;

(B) accurate;

(C) user friendly; and

(D) timely;

(2) the statewide assessment program must help students understand their college and career readiness; and

(3) the statewide assessment program must hold schools accountable for preparing students for college and careers.

As added by P.L.242-2017, SEC.41. Amended by P.L.150-2024, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 20-26-14-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-26-14-5.5
Association notification requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. (a) Not later than three (3) business days after the association makes a decision concerning the application or interpretation of a rule of the association to an individual student, the association shall notify by registered or certified mail the following of the association's decision:

(1) The student's parent.

(2) The student's school.

(b) In its notice to the parent under subsection (a)(1), the association shall include information about the process under this chapter for appealing the association's decision.

(c) The association shall conduct its investigation, review, and decision making in an expeditious manner.

As added by P.L.92-2010, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-27-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-27-8-3
Consumption or possession of controlled substance; offense
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "controlled substance" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-48-1.1.

(b) An individual who is a school bus driver and who knowingly and intentionally:

(1) consumes a controlled substance or an intoxicating liquor within six (6) hours before:

(A) going on duty; or

(B) operating a school bus; or

(2) consumes or possesses a controlled substance or an intoxicating liquor while on duty or while operating a school bus;

commits a Class A misdemeanor.

(c) It is a defense in a prosecution under this section if a controlled substance is consumed or possessed in accordance with a medical prescription issued by an Indiana physician to the individual who consumes or possesses the controlled substance.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-3-1.6.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.116.
Ind. Code § 20-48-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-48-4-2
Powers; township trustee; issuance of warrants or bonds
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. 2. (a) The board may authorize the trustee to issue township warrants or bonds to pay for the building or the proportional cost of it. The warrants or bonds:

(1) may run for a period not exceeding fifteen (15) years;

(2) may bear interest at any rate; and

(3) shall be sold for not less than par.

The township trustee, before issuing the warrants or bonds, shall place a notice in accordance with IC 5-3-1-4 in at least one (1) appropriate publication announcing the sale of the bonds in at least one (1) issue a week for three (3) weeks. The notice must comply with IC 5-3-1 and must set forth the amount of bonds offered, the denomination, the period to run, the rate of interest, and the date, place, and time of selling. The township board shall attend the bond sale and must concur in the sale before the bonds are sold.

(b) The board shall annually levy sufficient taxes each year to pay at least one-fifteenth (1/15) of the warrants or bonds, including interest, and the trustee shall apply the annual tax to the payment of the warrants or bonds each year.

(c) A debt of the township may not be created except by the township board in the manner specified in this section. The board may bring an action in the name of the state against the bond of a trustee to recover for the use of the township funds expended in the unauthorized payment of a debt. The board may appropriate and the township trustee shall pay from township funds a reasonable sum for attorney's fees for this purpose.

(d) If a taxpayer serves the board with a written demand that the board bring an action as described in subsection (c), and after thirty (30) days the board has not brought an action, a taxpayer may bring an action to recover for the use of the township funds expended in the unauthorized payment of a debt. An action brought under this subsection shall be brought in the name of the state.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-3.1-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.171. Amended by P.L.147-2016, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 20-26-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-26-10-3
Joint programs authorized
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Two (2) or more school corporations acting through their respective governing bodies may engage in joint programs under a written agreement executed by all participating school corporations.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-11-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.214-2025, SEC.89.
Ind. Code § 20-28-5.5-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 20-28-5.5-1.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.250-2023, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.214-2025, SEC.120. Repealed by P.L.74-2026, SEC.97.
Ind. Code § 20-25.7-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25.7 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-25.7-5-6-b
State tuition support distribution
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. (a) Subject to an administrative fee as described in section 2(h) of this chapter, a school corporation that enters into an agreement with an organizer under section 2 of this chapter shall distribute at least one hundred percent (100%) of state tuition support dollars that the school corporation receives from student enrollment in the participating innovation network charter school in accordance with the school funding formula to the participating innovation network charter school.

(b) Subject to an administrative fee as described in section 2.5(h) of this chapter, a school corporation that enters into an agreement with an organizer under section 2.5 of this chapter shall distribute at least one hundred percent (100%) of state tuition support dollars that the school corporation receives from students who:

(1) reside in the geographic boundaries of the school corporation; and

(2) are enrolled in the participating innovation network charter school;

in accordance with the school funding formula to the participating innovation network charter school.

(c) Unless an agreement entered into before July 1, 2024, between a board and an organizer provides otherwise, all participating innovation network charter schools operating under existing agreements with boards as of July 1, 2024, will receive funds as required under subsection (a).

As added by P.L.162-2024, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.151-2026, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 20-33-5-7.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-33-5-7.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.37-2014, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.259.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-20-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-20.5-20-1
"Charter school"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "charter school" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-24-1-4.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-49-1.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-26-13-16.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-26-13-16.5
High school equivalency pilot program students subtracted
Status: in_force

Sec. 16.5. (a) A student must be subtracted under clause (K) of STEP THREE of section 10(a) of this chapter when a student transitions from a traditional high school to the high school equivalency pilot program under IC 20-30-8.5.

(b) This section expires June 30, 2028.

As added by P.L.86-2020, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.150-2024, SEC.19; P.L.27-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-39-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-39-1-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 20-24-8-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.162. Repealed by P.L.280-2013, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 20-40-20-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 40 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-40-20-6
Uses of money in the fund; distributions to a charter school
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Subject to subsections (c) and (d), money in the fund may be used only for the following purposes:

(1) To employ or compensate a school resource officer or school resource officers.

(2) To establish or fund a school safety office.

(3) To conduct a threat assessment of a school building.

(4) To create or update a school safety plan.

(5) To develop or update school emergency response systems.

(6) To purchase equipment to improve the safety of a school building, school grounds, or school buses.

(7) To pay capital expenses to improve the safety of a school building.

(8) To establish and administer programs to address youth specific mental illness, addiction, anger management, bullying, and school violence.

(9) To develop and administer professional development programs for teachers, administrators, and other school employees designed to improve school safety and reduce violence.

(b) Except as provided in IC 20-46-9-22, a school corporation may distribute, with the approval of the majority of members of the governing body, a portion of the proceeds of a tax levy collected under IC 20-46-9 that is deposited in the fund to a charter school, excluding a virtual charter school, that is located within the attendance area of the school corporation, to be used by the charter school for the purposes described in subsection (a).

(c) Expenditures paid using money collected from the levy shall be included in a school's safety plan.

(d) Local law enforcement shall participate in:

(1) development of a school safety plan;

(2) development or updates to school emergency response systems; and

(3) determination of capital expenses that would improve the safety of a school building.

(e) Money in the fund may be transferred to the school corporation's education fund (IC 20-40-2), operations fund (IC 20-40-18), or school safety referendum debt service fund (IC 20-40-21), as applicable, to pay for expenditures listed in subsection (a).

As added by P.L.272-2019, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.154-2020, SEC.41; P.L.189-2023, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 20-24-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-24-3-12
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5.5-3-11.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.280-2013, SEC.32. Repealed by P.L.250-2017, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 20-18-2-17 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-18-2-17
"School year"
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. "School year" means the period:

(1) beginning after June 30 of each year; and

(2) ending before July 1 of the following year;

except when a different period is specified for a particular purpose.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-2-1(a).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-51-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-51-3-8
Suspension and termination of certification
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The department may, in a proceeding under IC 4-21.5, suspend or terminate the certification of an organization as a scholarship granting organization if the department establishes that the scholarship granting organization:

(1) has intentionally and substantially failed to comply with the requirements of this article or an agreement entered into under this article; or

(2) has not granted a school scholarship, as defined in IC 20-51-1-8, for either three (3) consecutive years or within the first two (2) years of operation as a certified scholarship granting organization.

As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.364. Amended by P.L.201-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 20-28-5-27 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-28-5-27
Issuance of adjunct teaching permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. (a) In an effort to fill a vacant teaching position, offer a new program or class, or supplement a program currently being offered, the governing body of a school corporation or the equivalent authority for a charter school or nonpublic school may issue an adjunct teacher permit to an individual if the following minimum requirements are met:

(1) The individual has at least four (4) years of experience in the content area in which the individual intends to teach.

(2) The school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school conducts an expanded criminal history check and expanded child protection index check concerning the individual as required under IC 20-26-5-10.

(3) The individual has not been convicted of a felony listed in section 8(b) of this chapter or described in section 8(c) of this chapter or the individual's conviction has been reversed, vacated, or set aside on appeal.

However, the governing body or equivalent authority may establish stricter requirements than the requirements prescribed by this subsection.

(b) If a governing body of a school corporation or the equivalent authority for a charter school or nonpublic school issues an adjunct teacher permit to an individual under subsection (a):

(1) the school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school may enter into an employment agreement for employment with the individual as a part-time or full-time teacher of the school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school;

(2) the individual who holds the adjunct permit may teach in any content area, including a career and technical education content area, in which the school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school allows the individual to teach based on the individual's experience described in subsection (a);

(3) the individual must be assigned a teacher mentor for support in pedagogy; and

(4) the individual must complete the following training within the first ninety (90) days of employment:

(A) Bullying prevention.

(B) Child abuse and neglect.

(C) Youth suicide awareness and prevention.

(D) Human trafficking.

(c) An adjunct teacher may not provide special education instruction.

(d) The salary of an adjunct teacher under an employment agreement described in IC 20-28-6-7.3 is not subject to the requirements under IC 20-28-9-1.5 or a local compensation plan established by a school corporation as described in IC 20-28-9-1.5.

(e) Except as otherwise provided in a collective bargaining agreement entered into or renewed before July 1, 2022, an employment agreement entered into under this section is not subject to a collective bargaining agreement entered into under IC 20-29.

(f) It is not an unfair practice for a school corporation to enter into an employment agreement under this section.

(g) A school corporation or charter school shall post a vacant adjunct teacher position on the department's online adjunct teacher portal established under IC 20-19-3-25.

(h) A school corporation may notify the parents of students enrolled in the school corporation of a vacant adjunct teacher position.

(i) The governing body of a school corporation shall announce any vacant adjunct teacher positions at meetings of the governing body.

As added by P.L.168-2022, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.160-2023, SEC.4; P.L.170-2023, SEC.18; P.L.200-2023, SEC.11; P.L.214-2025, SEC.118; P.L.74-2026, SEC.96.
Ind. Code § 20-26-11-25 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 11 / Section 20-26-11-25
Expired
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-6.5-6.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.2-2006, SEC.133; P.L.233-2015, SEC.146. Expired 1-1-2017 by P.L.233-2015, SEC.146.
Ind. Code § 20-53-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-53-1-3
Submission of qualified scholarship granting organization list; certification
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Not later than the first day of January each year, the department shall submit to the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States the list of qualified scholarship granting organizations identified under section 2(a) of this chapter that are located in Indiana and publish the list submitted under this subsection on its website.

(b) The department shall on each list submitted under subsection (a) certify its authority to do so as required under Section 25F(g)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.

As added by P.L.159-2026, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 20-46-9-22 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 46 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-46-9-22
Referendum revenue; application; county auditor distribution determination; eligibility; distribution amount
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. (a) This section:

(1) applies to revenue received from a resolution that is approved by the governing body to impose a referendum levy under section 6 or 7 of this chapter after May 10, 2023, for a school corporation located in:

(A) Lake County;

(B) Marion County;

(C) St. Joseph County; or

(D) Vanderburgh County;

through the full term of the referendum levy; and

(2) does not apply to revenue received from a referendum levy if:

(A) the governing body of the school corporation approves the referendum levy in a resolution adopted under section 6 or 7 of this chapter; and

(B) the referendum levy is imposed for the first time with property taxes first due and payable in a calendar year beginning after December 31, 2027.

(b) The county auditor shall distribute an amount under subsection (d) to each charter school, excluding virtual charter schools or adult high schools, that a student who resides within the attendance area of the school corporation attends if the charter school, excluding virtual charter schools or adult high schools, elects to participate in the referendum under section 6(i) of this chapter. The department shall provide the county auditor with data and information necessary for the county auditor to determine:

(1) which charter schools, excluding virtual charter schools or adult high schools, are eligible to receive a distribution under this section; and

(2) the number of all students who reside within the attendance area of the school corporation who are included in the ADM for each charter school, excluding virtual charter schools or adult high schools, described in subdivision (1).

(c) The following schools are not eligible to receive a distribution under this section:

(1) A virtual charter school.

(2) An adult high school.

(d) For the purposes of the calculations made in this subsection, each eligible school that has entered into an agreement with a school corporation to participate as a participating innovation network charter school under IC 20-25.7-5 is considered to have an ADM that is separate from the school corporation. The amount that the county auditor shall distribute to a charter school, excluding virtual charter schools or adult high schools, under this section is the amount determined in the last STEP of the following STEPS:

STEP ONE: Determine, for each charter school, excluding virtual charter schools or adult high schools, that is eligible to receive a distribution under this section, the number of students who:

(A) reside within the attendance area of the school corporation;

(B) are currently included in the ADM of the charter school; and

(C) receive not more than fifty percent (50%) virtual instruction.

STEP TWO: Determine the sum of:

(A) the current ADM count for the school corporation; plus

(B) the total number of students who:

(i) reside within the attendance area of the school corporation;

(ii) are currently included in the ADM of a charter school, excluding virtual charter schools or adult high schools; and

(iii) receive not more than fifty percent (50%) virtual instruction.

STEP THREE: Determine the result of:

(A) the STEP ONE amount; divided by

(B) the STEP TWO amount.

STEP FOUR: Determine the result of:

(A) the STEP THREE amount; multiplied by

(B) the amount collected by the county auditor during the most recent installment period.

(e) If a charter school receives a distribution under this section, the distribution may be used only for the purposes described in IC 20-40-20-6(a).

As added by P.L.189-2023, SEC.38. Amended by P.L.68-2025, SEC.232; P.L.159-2026, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 20-46-9-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 46 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-46-9-7
Resolution to extend a referendum levy; adoption and approval deadline; projected charter school distributions
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A resolution to extend a referendum levy must be:

(1) adopted by the governing body of a school corporation; and

(2) approved in a referendum under this chapter;

before December 31 of the final calendar year in which the school corporation's previously approved referendum levy is imposed under this chapter.

(b) For a resolution adopted under this section after May 10, 2023, for a county described in section 22(a) of this chapter, the resolution must include the projected charter school distributions described in section 6(d) of this chapter and indicate the distributions to applicable charter schools in accordance with section 22 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.272-2019, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.189-2023, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 20-51-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-51-4-3
Discrimination prohibited; random visits by department; access by department; certification of compliance
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) An eligible school may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin.

(b) An eligible school shall abide by the school's written admission policy fairly and without discrimination with regard to students who:

(1) apply for; or

(2) are awarded;

scholarships under this chapter.

(c) The department shall make random visits to at least five percent (5%) of eligible schools during a particular school year to verify that the eligible school complies with the provisions of this chapter and the Constitutions of the State of Indiana and the United States.

(d) Each eligible school shall grant the department reasonable access to its premises, including access to the school's grounds, buildings, and property.

(e) Each year the principal of each eligible school shall certify under penalties of perjury to the department that the eligible school is complying with the requirements of this chapter. The department shall develop a process for eligible schools to follow to make certifications.

As added by P.L.92-2011, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.229-2011, SEC.222; P.L.172-2011, SEC.126; P.L.6-2012, SEC.144; P.L.106-2016, SEC.16; P.L.246-2023, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 20-24-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-24-3-11
Rejection of proposal; amendment or submission to another authorizer; appeal
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. If an authorizer rejects a charter school proposal, the organizer may:

(1) amend the charter school proposal and resubmit the proposal to the same authorizer; or

(2) submit a charter school proposal to another authorizer.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5.5-3-10.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.280-2013, SEC.31; P.L.250-2017, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 20-23-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-23-8-6
"Voter"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "voter", with respect to a petition, means a registered voter in the school corporation as determined in this chapter.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-4-10.1-1(g).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-19-2-10.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-19-2-10.5
Accreditation agency application for recognition
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.5. (a) A national or regional accreditation agency that seeks to be recognized by the state board for purposes of awarding accreditation to nonpublic schools in Indiana shall submit to the state board a completed application for recognition form established by the state board.

(b) The state board shall, not later than six (6) months after the date a national or regional accreditation agency submits a completed application for recognition form under this section, approve or deny recognition of the national or regional accreditation agency.

(c) If the state board denies recognition of the national or regional accreditation agency, the state board shall send a notice to the national or regional accreditation agency stating the reasons for denying recognition.

(d) The department shall post a copy of the application for recognition form as required under IC 20-19-3-21.

As added by P.L.171-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-49-9-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-49-9-8
Qualification criteria
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A school qualifies for an advance under this chapter if the school is one (1) of the following:

(1) A charter school in its first or second year of operation.

(2) A charter school that was placed in the "A", "B", or "C" category or designation of performance established under IC 20-31-8-3 for the most recently completed school year.

(3) A charter school that does not receive a category or designation of performance established under IC 20-31-8-3 for the most recently completed school year.

(4) A school that has a majority of students with developmental, intellectual, or behavioral challenges.

(5) An innovation network school described in section 1(2) of this chapter.

(b) If a charter school does not qualify for an advance under subsection (a), the state board shall determine if the charter school is placed in the same or a better category or designation of performance established under IC 20-31-8-3 for the most recently completed school year than the nearest noncharter public school that is configured to teach the same grades of students as the charter school teaches. Except as provided in subsection (c), if the charter school has been placed in the same or a better category or designation of performance, the state board shall make the advance to the charter school.

(c) If a charter school:

(1) does not qualify for an advance under subsection (a); and

(2) for two (2) consecutive years has not been placed in the same or a better category or designation of performance established under IC 20-31-8-3 for the most recently completed school year than the nearest noncharter public school that is configured to teach the same grades of students as the charter school teaches;

the charter school is not eligible for an advance, unless the charter school is placed in the "C" category or designation of performance or better established under IC 20-31-8-3 for the most recently completed school year.

As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.232. Amended by P.L.118-2016, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 20-27-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-27-7-1
Annual inspection of buses
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The state police department shall annually inspect all special purpose buses and school buses, including those operated by a nonpublic school to transport students. The inspection of a school bus must determine whether the school bus complies with the safety requirements prescribed for school bus construction and equipment in the rules of the committee.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-4-5(a).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 20-18-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-18-2-13
"Parent"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. "Parent" means:

(1) the natural father or mother of a child;

(2) in the case of adoption, the adopting father or mother of a child;

(3) if custody of the child has been awarded in a court proceeding to someone other than the mother or father, the court appointed guardian or custodian of the child; or

(4) if the parents of a child are divorced, the parent to whom the divorce decree or modification awards custody or control with respect to a right or obligation under this title.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citations: 20-8.1-1-3; 20-10.1-1-9.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-25-3-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-25-3-0.5
Limitation on powers and duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. The board of commissioners has all of the powers and duties established under this article except for the powers and duties granted to the Indianapolis public education corporation under IC 20-25.3.

As added by P.L.101-2026, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 20-49-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-49-2-13
Calculations; school building index; tax ability
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The state board shall compute and assign to the applicant school corporation a school building index that is the ratio of the school building need, in terms of money, to the school corporation's tax ability, in terms of money.

(b) For purposes of this section, the school building need, in terms of money, of a school corporation is the amount determined under STEP FOUR of the following formula:

STEP ONE: Add the ADA of students in grades 1 through 12 of the school corporation during the current school year in which application for an advancement is made and twice the ADA increase of the school corporation for the preceding three (3) years. However, the state board may make adjustments to reflect the effect of changes of boundary lines, loss of transfer students, or loss of resident students to private, parochial, or cooperative program schools within the three (3) year period.

STEP TWO: Divide the STEP ONE amount by twenty-five (25) to determine the number of classrooms needed to house the estimated enrollment increase.

STEP THREE: Subtract from the STEP TWO amount the number of classrooms that:

(A) are owned, under a lease-rental arrangement, or under construction in the school corporation; and

(B) were constructed for and normally used for classroom purposes at the time of making application for an advancement.

However, there shall not be subtracted classrooms in a building or buildings found to be inadequate for the proper education of students under standards and procedures prescribed by the state board or that have been condemned and that are to be replaced by funds applied for.

STEP FOUR: Multiply the STEP THREE amount by twenty thousand dollars ($20,000).

(c) For purposes of this section, the school corporation's tax ability, in terms of money, is the amount determined under STEP TWO of the following formula:

STEP ONE: Determine six and one-half percent (6 1/2%) of the adjusted value of taxable property in a school corporation as determined under IC 36-1-15-4 for state and county taxes immediately preceding the date of application.

STEP TWO: Subtract from the STEP ONE amount the sum of the following:

(A) The principal amount of any outstanding general obligation bonds of the school corporation.

(B) The principal amount of outstanding obligations of any corporation or holding company that has entered into a lease-rental agreement with the applicant school corporation.

(C) The principal amount of outstanding civil township, town, or city school building bonds.

If the school corporation's tax ability is less than one hundred dollars ($100), the school corporation's tax ability is considered for purposes of this section as being one hundred dollars ($100).

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-1-11-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.172. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.308.
Ind. Code § 20-24-2.1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 20-24-2.1-2
Duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The charter board shall establish a process to:

(1) review a proposal to establish a charter school under IC 20-24-3-4;

(2) make a decision on the proposal as required under IC 20-24-3-9;

(3) monitor charter schools authorized by the charter board; and

(4) make decisions on the renewal, nonrenewal, and revocation of charters granted by the charter board.

As added by P.L.91-2011, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.280-2013, SEC.10; P.L.250-2017, SEC.2; P.L.139-2022, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 20-26-12-20 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-26-12-20
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-11-15.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.286-2013, SEC.75. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.169.
Ind. Code § 20-30-9-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-30-9-7
Development and establishment of bilingual-bicultural educational services and programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The secretary of education may assist and stimulate school corporations in developing and establishing bilingual-bicultural educational services and programs specifically designed to improve educational opportunities for non-English dominant students. Funds may be used for the following:

(1) To provide educational services not available to the non-English dominant students in sufficient quantity or quality, including:

(A) remedial and compensatory instruction, psychological, and other services designed to assist and encourage non-English dominant students to enter, remain in, or reenter elementary or secondary school;

(B) comprehensive academic instruction and career and technical instruction;

(C) instructional materials (such as library books, curricular materials, and other printed or published or audiovisual materials) and equipment;

(D) comprehensive guidance, counseling, and testing services;

(E) special education programs for persons with disabilities;

(F) preschool programs; and

(G) other services that meet the purposes of this subdivision.

(2) To establish and operate exemplary and innovative educational programs and resource centers that involve new educational approaches, methods, and techniques designed to enrich programs of elementary and secondary education for non-English dominant students.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-5.5-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.110; P.L.286-2013, SEC.97; P.L.43-2021, SEC.101.
Ind. Code § 20-53-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-53-1-4
Qualified scholarship granting organization eligibility and requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A scholarship granting organization shall be included on the list of qualified scholarship granting organizations submitted by the department to the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States under this chapter, if the organization:

(1) is a nonprofit organization with the primary purpose of providing scholarships to students; and

(2) meets the requirements described in Section 25F(c)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(b) A scholarship granting organization (as defined in IC 6-3.1-30.5-3(1)) for purposes of the tax credit under IC 6-3.1-30.5 is eligible to be included on the list of qualified scholarship granting organizations under this chapter, if the scholarship granting organization meets the requirements under subsection (a). Each year the department shall provide to the department of state revenue a list of the scholarship granting organizations (as defined in IC 6-3.1-30.5-3(1)) that are also included on the list of qualified scholarship granting organizations submitted by the department to the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States under this chapter.

As added by P.L.159-2026, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 20-27-5-32 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-27-5-32
Common carrier contract; exemption from requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. A bus operated under a common carrier contract is not required to be constructed, equipped, or painted as specified under this article or the rules of the committee unless the bus:

(1) is operated exclusively for the transportation of students to and from school; or

(2) must be operated more than three (3) miles outside the corporation limit of a city or town in order to perform the contract.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-2-28.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 20-28-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-28-3-10
Teacher preparation and alternative certification programs; licensing; science of reading curriculum
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Not later than July 1, 2024, a teacher preparation program (as described in IC 20-28-3-1), including an alternative teacher certification program (as described in IC 20-28-5-12.5), that offers a course of study for teacher candidates or program participants who seek to obtain an elementary generalist license that is valid for teaching in kindergarten through grade 5, an early childhood license that is valid for teaching prekindergarten through grade 3, or a license to teach special education shall include content within the curriculum that:

(1) is aligned to the science of reading; and

(2) prepares teacher candidates or program participants to obtain the literacy endorsement required under IC 20-28-5-19.7.

As added by P.L.243-2023, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 20-48-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 48 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-48-1-2
Powers; issuance of bonds; retirement or severance liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this section, "retirement or severance liability" means the payments anticipated to be required to be made to employees of a school corporation upon or after termination of the employment of the employees by the school corporation under an existing or previous employment agreement.

(b) This section applies to each school corporation that:

(1) did not issue bonds under IC 20-5-4-1.7 before its repeal; or

(2) issued bonds under IC 20-5-4-1.7 (repealed):

(A) before April 14, 2003; or

(B) after April 13, 2003, if an order approving the issuance of the bonds was issued by the department of local government finance before April 14, 2003.

(c) In addition to the purposes set forth in section 1 of this chapter, a school corporation described in subsection (b) may issue bonds to implement solutions to contractual retirement or severance liability. The issuance of bonds for this purpose is subject to the following conditions:

(1) The school corporation may issue bonds under this section only one (1) time.

(2) A school corporation described in subsection (b)(1) or (b)(2)(A) must issue the bonds before July 1, 2006.

(3) The solution to which the bonds are contributing must be reasonably expected to reduce the school corporation's unfunded contractual liability for retirement or severance payments as it existed on June 30, 2001.

(4) The amount of the bonds that may be issued for the purpose described in this section may not exceed:

(A) two percent (2%) of the true tax value of property in the school corporation, for a school corporation that did not issue bonds under IC 20-5-4-1.7 (before its repeal); or

(B) the remainder of:

(i) two percent (2%) of the true tax value of property in the school corporation as of the date that the school corporation issued bonds under IC 20-5-4-1.7 (before its repeal); minus

(ii) the amount of bonds that the school corporation issued under IC 20-5-4-1.7 (before its repeal);

for a school corporation that issued bonds under IC 20-5-4-1.7 (repealed) as described in subsection (b)(2).

(5) Each year that a debt service levy is needed under this section, the school corporation shall reduce the total property tax levy for the school corporation's operations fund in an amount equal to the property tax levy needed for the debt service under this section. The property tax rate for the operations fund shall be reduced each year until the bonds are retired.

(6) The school corporation shall establish a separate debt service fund for repayment of the bonds issued under this section.

(d) Bonds issued for the purpose described in this section shall be issued in the same manner as other bonds of the school corporation.

(e) Bonds issued under this section are not subject to the petition and remonstrance process under IC 6-1.1-20 or to the limitations contained in IC 36-1-15.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-21-1.8.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.171. Amended by P.L.1-2007, SEC.155; P.L.1-2010, SEC.83; P.L.145-2012, SEC.27; P.L.244-2017, SEC.113.
Ind. Code § 20-28-4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-28-4-9
Renewal of initial practitioner license
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. After receiving an initial practitioner license under section 6 or 7 of this chapter, a program participant who seeks to renew the participant's initial practitioner license must meet the same requirements for license renewal as other candidates for license renewal.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-3-11(i).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.90-2011, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 20-43-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-43-3-1
Rounding conventions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. If a computation under this article results in a fraction and a rounding rule is not specified, the fraction shall be rounded as follows:

(1) All calculations related to the complexity index shall be computed by rounding to the nearest ten thousandth (0.0001).

(2) All tuition support distributions shall be computed by rounding the levy or tuition support distribution to the nearest dollar ($1) amount.

(3) The fraction calculated in IC 20-43-2-4 shall be computed by rounding to the nearest one millionth (0.000001).

(4) If a calculation is not covered by subdivision (1), (2), or (3), the result of the calculation shall be rounded to the nearest one hundredth (0.01).

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-3-1.7-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.166. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.237; P.L.146-2008, SEC.483.
Ind. Code § 20-51.4-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51.4 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-51.4-5-5
ESA participating entities; charges and receipts
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. An approved ESA participating entity:

(1) may not charge an eligible student participating in the ESA program an amount greater than a similarly situated student who is receiving the same or similar services; and

(2) shall provide a receipt to a parent of an eligible student or an emancipated eligible student for each ESA qualified expense charged for education or related services provided to the eligible student.

As added by P.L.165-2021, SEC.180. Amended by P.L.202-2023, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 20-51.4-4.5-5.3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51.4 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 20-51.4-4.5-5.3
Career scholarship account donation fund; administration of the fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.3. (a) The career scholarship account donation fund is established for the purpose of accepting donations for the career scholarship account program to support administration of the program.

(b) The department shall administer the fund.

(c) The fund consists of the following:

(1) Donations, gifts, and money received from any other source, including transfers from other funds or accounts.

(2) Interest deposited in the fund under subsection (d).

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

(e) Money in the fund is continuously appropriated for purposes of 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 in the fund for the purposes of the fund.

As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.62. Amended by P.L.213-2025, SEC.225.
Ind. Code § 20-25-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-25-2-13
"State achievement standards"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. "State achievement standards" refers to the state achievement standards by which the assessment program established under IC 20-31-8 assesses students.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-3.1-2-20.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 20-33-8.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 20-33-8.5-8
Presence of parent or guardian at hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A parent or guardian has the right to be present and may be required to be present during the student's appearance.

As added by P.L.242-2005, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-16-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-20.5-16-6
Guidelines for grants
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The department, in consultation with the governor's office, shall develop guidelines to award grants to eligible entities and state accredited schools. The guidelines developed by the department must include:

(1) the ability of an eligible entity to provide effective training for a teacher who does not have previous exposure to teaching computer science;

(2) the ability of an eligible entity to implement effective practices for providing professional development in computer science that include:

(A) the eligible entity's ability to provide a teacher with practical training in teaching computer science that is founded on evidence based research; and

(B) the eligible entity's ability to tailor the professional development program to the needs of the teacher and the students the teacher serves; and

(3) any other criteria the department considers relevant.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-45-6.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-19-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-19-2-2
Expired
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-1-1(a).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.224-2015, SEC.4. Expired 6-1-2015 by P.L.224-2015, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 20-29-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 29 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-29-7-4
Prevention of unfair practices
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Unfair practices are remediable under this section.

(b) A school employer or a school employee who believes the employer or employee is aggrieved by an unfair practice may file a complaint under oath:

(1) setting out a summary of the facts involved; and

(2) specifying the section or sections of this article alleged to have been violated.

(c) The board shall:

(1) give notice to the person or school employee organization against whom the complaint is directed; and

(2) determine the matter raised in the complaint.

(d) Appeals may be taken under IC 4-21.5-3.

(e) A hearing examiner or agent of the board, who may be a member of the board, may:

(1) take testimony; and

(2) make findings and conclusions.

(f) The board, but not a hearing examiner or agent of the board, may enter the interlocutory orders, after summary hearing, the board considers necessary in carrying out the intent of this chapter.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-7.5-1-11.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 20-26-7.1-2.3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 7.1 / Section 20-26-7.1-2.3
"State educational institution"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.3. As used in this chapter, "state educational institution" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-7-13-32.

As added by P.L.155-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-35-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 35 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-35-4-6
Religious objection to medical examination
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this chapter does not require a student to:

(1) undergo physical or medical examination or treatment; or

(2) be compelled to receive medical instruction;

if the parent of the student, in writing, notifies the teacher or principal or other person in charge of the student that the parent objects to the medical examination, treatment, or instruction because the parent relies in good faith on prayer or spiritual means for the treatment of sickness or affliction.

(b) An objection may not be made to a physical or medical examination of a child with a physical disability to determine whether the child shall be admitted to any class or school for children with disabilities.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-6-12.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 20-26-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-26-7-2
Property damage; insurance proceeds
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A governing body of a school corporation shall deposit insurance proceeds received as a result of damage to real or personal property in the school corporation's operations fund.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-5-6.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.244-2017, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 20-28-5-22.4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-28-5-22.4
Annual report regarding licensed teacher information
Status: in_force

Sec. 22.4. (a) The department shall annually prepare a report that includes the following information regarding teachers licensed in Indiana:

(1) The total number of teachers who hold licenses in one (1) or more content areas.

(2) The total number of teachers who teach in the content area for which the teacher holds a teaching license.

(3) The total number of teachers who:

(A) teach under a license or permit issued by the department;

(B) completed a teacher preparation program (as defined in IC 20-28-3-1(b)); and

(C) have not passed the teacher licensing examinations under section 12 of this chapter.

(4) The percentage of teachers who complete a particular teacher preparation program who are teaching in Indiana:

(A) five (5) years; and

(B) ten (10) years;

after completion of the particular teacher preparation program, disaggregated by teacher preparation program.

(b) Not later than October 1 of each year, the department shall submit the report prepared under subsection (a) to the:

(1) legislative council; and

(2) interim study committee on education established by IC 2-5-1.3-4;

in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

(c) The department shall post the report prepared under subsection (a) on the department's website.

As added by P.L.233-2019, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.96-2021, SEC.3; P.L.41-2022, SEC.2; P.L.23-2026, SEC.187.
Ind. Code § 20-28-5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-28-5-17
Teacher's license; STEM subjects
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) The department shall establish a program under which an individual may obtain a license that allows the individual to teach in school corporations and charter schools in Indiana if the individual holds a bachelor's degree or a graduate degree with a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 point scale from an accredited postsecondary educational institution with both of the following:

(1) A major in any combination of the following:

(A) Science.

(B) Technology.

(C) Engineering.

(D) Mathematics.

(2) An education minor or concentration from an accredited teacher preparation program recognized by the state board of education as preparing educators to meet requirements for licensure.

(b) The program established under subsection (a) must allow the individual to teach in a school corporation or charter school while the individual is in the process of obtaining the license.

(c) The initial program under subsection (a) must be established not later than August 1, 2015.

As added by P.L.239-2015, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 20-45-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-45-7-9
"Current ADA"
Status: reserved

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "current ADA" means the most recently determined ADA for the qualified school corporation in question. If territory is transferred from one (1) school corporation to another after April 4, 1973, under IC 20-4-4 (before its repeal), IC 20-3-14 (before its repeal), IC 20-23-5, or IC 20-25-5, current ADA ratio shall be interpreted as though the pupils in the territory had been transferred in the school year ending in 1973.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citations: 6-1.1-19-1(c); 6-1.1-19-6(c)(1) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.168.
Ind. Code § 20-27-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-27-2-6
"Fleet contractor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Fleet contractor" means a person who contracts with a school corporation to provide two (2) or more school buses and school bus drivers for student transportation.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-1-8.1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 20-49-10-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-49-10-7
Terms and conditions of an advance
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The following apply to an advance under this chapter:

(1) A school corporation or charter school (or coalition of public schools filing jointly) must pay interest on the advance. The state board of finance shall periodically establish the rate or rates of interest payable on advances made under this chapter as long as the established interest rate or rates are not less than one percent (1%) and do not exceed four percent (4%).

(2) The state board may provide that the advances made under this chapter are prepayable at any time.

(3) The term of the advance may not exceed ten (10) years after the date of the advance.

(4) A school corporation or charter school (or a coalition of public schools applying jointly) must enter into an advance agreement with the state board before receiving an advance from the fund. The terms of the agreement must include a provision allowing the state board to withhold funds due to a school corporation or charter school to which an advance is made until the advance is paid.

As added by P.L.211-2018(ss), SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 20-27-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-27-4-3
Security agreements; appropriation
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Before a security agreement is executed, an appropriation for the amount of the purchase price must be made. The appropriation is made in the same manner as any other appropriation, except that the amount of the appropriation is not limited by the amount of funds available at the time of the execution or the amount of funds to be raised by a tax levy effective at the time of the execution. A petition to borrow, a notice to taxpayers, or other formality is not necessary, except:

(1) as specifically provided in this chapter; and

(2) as may be required by law for the issuance of general obligation bonds.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-6-3.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 20-48-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-48-4-2-b
Powers; township trustee; issuance of warrants or bonds
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) The board may authorize the trustee to issue township warrants or bonds to pay for the building or the proportional cost of it. The warrants or bonds:

(1) may run for a period not exceeding fifteen (15) years;

(2) may bear interest at any rate; and

(3) shall be sold for not less than par.

The township trustee, before issuing the warrants or bonds, shall place a notice in accordance with IC 5-3-1-1.5 in at least one (1) appropriate publication announcing the sale of the bonds in at least one (1) issue a week for three (3) weeks. The notice must comply with IC 5-3-1 and must set forth the amount of bonds offered, the denomination, the period to run, the rate of interest, and the date, place, and time of selling. The township board shall attend the bond sale and must concur in the sale before the bonds are sold.

(b) The board shall annually levy sufficient taxes each year to pay at least one-fifteenth (1/15) of the warrants or bonds, including interest, and the trustee shall apply the annual tax to the payment of the warrants or bonds each year.

(c) A debt of the township may not be created except by the township board in the manner specified in this section. The board may bring an action in the name of the state against the bond of a trustee to recover for the use of the township funds expended in the unauthorized payment of a debt. The board may appropriate and the township trustee shall pay from township funds a reasonable sum for attorney's fees for this purpose.

(d) If a taxpayer serves the board with a written demand that the board bring an action as described in subsection (c), and after thirty (30) days the board has not brought an action, a taxpayer may bring an action to recover for the use of the township funds expended in the unauthorized payment of a debt. An action brought under this subsection shall be brought in the name of the state.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-3.1-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.171. Amended by P.L.147-2016, SEC.8; P.L.157-2026, SEC.216.
Ind. Code § 20-28-3-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-28-3-5.5
Teacher preparation program; content within curriculum requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. Not later than July 1, 2024, a teacher preparation program shall include content within the curriculum on the following:

(1) Information on criminal gang organizations awareness.

(2) Information regarding homeless students, including:

(A) the definition of homelessness;

(B) signs of homelessness; and

(C) steps to take when a homeless student is identified.

(3) Information on recognizing the signs and symptoms of seizures and the appropriate steps to be taken to respond to these symptoms.

As added by P.L.200-2023, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 20-18-2-2.3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-18-2-2.3
"Career specialist permit"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.3. "Career specialist permit" refers to a permit described in 511 IAC 16-4-6 or its successor rule.

As added by P.L.170-2018, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-43-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-43-6-3
Calculation; basic tuition support
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A school corporation's basic tuition support for a state fiscal year is the amount determined under the applicable provision of this section.

(b) This subsection applies to a school corporation that does not have any students in the school corporation's current ADM for the year for whom, of the instructional services that the students receive from the school corporation, at least fifty percent (50%) is virtual instruction. The school corporation's basic tuition support for a state fiscal year is equal to the amount determined under STEP FOUR of the following formula:

STEP ONE: Multiply the foundation amount by the school corporation's current ADM.

STEP TWO: Multiply the school corporation's complexity index by:

(A) for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, four thousand one dollars ($4,001); and

(B) for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, four thousand fifteen dollars ($4,015).

STEP THREE: Multiply the STEP TWO amount by the school corporation's current ADM.

STEP FOUR: Determine the sum of the STEP ONE amount and the STEP THREE amount.

(c) This subsection applies to a school corporation that has students in the school corporation's current ADM for the year for whom, of the instructional services that the students receive from the school corporation, at least fifty percent (50%) is virtual instruction. The school corporation's basic tuition support for a state fiscal year is equal to the amount determined under STEP SEVEN of the following formula:

STEP ONE: Determine the total number of students in the school corporation's current ADM for the year for whom, of the instructional services that the students receive from the school corporation, at least fifty percent (50%) is virtual instruction.

STEP TWO: Determine the result of the school corporation's current ADM for the year minus the STEP ONE amount.

STEP THREE: Determine the result of:

(A) the foundation amount; multiplied by

(B) the STEP TWO amount.

STEP FOUR: Determine the result of:

(A) the STEP ONE amount; multiplied by

(B) eighty-five percent (85%) of the foundation amount.

STEP FIVE: Multiply the school corporation's complexity index by:

(A) for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, four thousand one dollars ($4,001); and

(B) for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, four thousand fifteen dollars ($4,015).

STEP SIX: Multiply the STEP FIVE amount by the school corporation's current ADM.

STEP SEVEN: Determine the sum of the STEP THREE amount, the STEP FOUR amount, and the STEP SIX amount.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-3-1.7-8.2(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.166. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.249; P.L.146-2008, SEC.488; P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.339; P.L.91-2011, SEC.29; P.L.229-2011, SEC.212; P.L.205-2013, SEC.289; P.L.217-2017, SEC.127; P.L.108-2019, SEC.225; P.L.165-2021, SEC.164; P.L.201-2023, SEC.204; P.L.213-2025, SEC.187.
Ind. Code § 20-19-2-17 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-19-2-17
Federal aid concerning career and technical education
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. The provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for the promotion of vocational education; to provide for cooperation with the states in the promotion of such education in agriculture and the trades and industries; to provide for cooperation with the states in the preparation of teachers of career and technical education subjects; and to appropriate money and regulate its expenditure," are accepted by the state as to the following:

(1) Appropriations for the salaries of:

(A) teachers;

(B) supervisors; or

(C) directors;

of agricultural subjects.

(2) Appropriations for salaries for teachers of trade and industrial subjects.

(3) Appropriations for the training of teachers of career and technical education subjects.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-8-1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 20-30-16-11 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-30-16-11
Course provider report
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A course provider shall provide an annual report to the department in a manner and form prescribed by the department. The report must include:

(1) student enrollment data;

(2) student outcome measurements as determined by the state board;

(3) student completion data; and

(4) any feedback received from students and parents related to overall satisfaction and quality of each course access program course.

As added by P.L.80-2017, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.200-2021, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 20-18-2-6.3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-18-2-6.3
"Graduation pathway requirement"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.3. "Graduation pathway requirement" refers to requirements established by the state board under IC 20-32-4-1.5(b)(1).

As added by P.L.242-2017, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.150-2024, SEC.2; P.L.214-2025, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 20-35-5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 35 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-35-5-12
Rights and privileges of laid-off teacher
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. If:

(1) a teacher loses the teacher's job in a special education cooperative due to:

(A) a reduction in services of;

(B) a reorganization of;

(C) the discontinuance of; or

(D) a withdrawal in whole or in part of a participating school corporation from;

the special education cooperative; and

(2) the teacher is employed by a participating school corporation as described in section 11 of this chapter;

the teacher retains the rights and privileges under IC 20-28-6, IC 20-28-7.5, IC 20-28-8, IC 20-28-9, and IC 20-28-10 that the teacher held at the time the teacher lost the job in the special education cooperative as described in subdivision (1).

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-6-20(f).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.90-2011, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 20-30-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-30-9-1
"Bilingual-bicultural instruction"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "bilingual-bicultural instruction" means the use of written and spoken English and a non-English language to teach students. It includes instruction in the history and culture of both the United States and the homeland of the non-English language.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-5.5-1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 20-35-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 35 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-35-4-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-6-10.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.43-2021, SEC.116. Repealed by P.L.201-2023, SEC.178.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-18-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 18 / Section 20-20.5-18-4
"Labor organization"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "labor organization" has the meaning set forth in IC 22-6-6-5.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-47-4.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-33-8-15 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-33-8-15
Unlawful activity by student
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. In addition to the grounds specified in section 14 of this chapter, a student may be suspended or expelled for engaging in unlawful activity on or off school grounds if:

(1) the unlawful activity may reasonably be considered to be an interference with school purposes or an educational function; or

(2) the student's removal is necessary to restore order or protect persons on school property;

including an unlawful activity during weekends, holidays, other school breaks, and the summer period when a student may not be attending classes or other school functions.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-9.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 20-33-9-16 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-33-9-16
Good faith
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. An individual making a report under sections 10 through 14 of this chapter or assisting in any requirement of sections 10 through 14 of this chapter is presumed to have acted in good faith.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-12.5-9.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 20-24-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-24-3-4
Proposal to establish charter school; required contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) An organizer may submit to the authorizer a proposal to establish a charter school.

(b) A proposal must contain at least the following information:

(1) Identification of the organizer.

(2) A description of the organizer's organizational structure and governance plan.

(3) The following information for the proposed charter school:

(A) Name.

(B) Purposes.

(C) Governance structure.

(D) Management structure.

(E) Educational mission goals.

(F) Curriculum and instructional methods.

(G) Methods of pupil assessment.

(H) Admission policy and criteria, subject to IC 20-24-5.

(I) School calendar.

(J) Age or grade range of students to be enrolled.

(K) A description of staff responsibilities.

(L) A description of the physical plant.

(M) Budget and financial plans.

(N) Personnel plan, including methods for selection, retention, and compensation of employees.

(O) Transportation plan.

(P) Discipline program, subject to IC 20-24-5.5.

(Q) Plan for compliance with any applicable desegregation order.

(R) The date when the charter school is expected to:

(i) begin school operations; and

(ii) have students attending the charter school.

(S) The arrangement for providing teachers and other staff with health insurance, retirement benefits, liability insurance, and other benefits.

(T) Any other applications submitted to an authorizer in the previous five (5) years.

(4) The manner in which the authorizer must conduct an annual audit of the program operations of the charter school.

(c) In the case of a charter school proposal from an applicant that currently operates one (1) or more charter schools in any state or nation, the request for proposals shall additionally require the applicant to provide evidence of past performance and current capacity for growth.

(d) If the proposal described in subsection (a) concerns an existing charter school overseen by a different authorizer than the authorizer to which the organizer is submitting the proposal, the authorizer receiving the proposal shall consult with the current authorizer before granting approval of the proposal.

(e) This section does not waive, limit, or modify the provisions of:

(1) IC 20-29 in a charter school where the teachers have chosen to organize under IC 20-29; or

(2) an existing collective bargaining agreement for noncertificated

employees (as defined in IC 20-29-2-11).

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5.5-3-3.2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.91-2011, SEC.9; P.L.280-2013, SEC.24; P.L.221-2015, SEC.6; P.L.179-2016, SEC.2; P.L.250-2017, SEC.11; P.L.214-2025, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 20-33-8-24 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-33-8-24
Requirements for reenrollment after expulsion
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) This section applies to a student who:

(1) is at least sixteen (16) years of age; and

(2) wishes to reenroll after an expulsion.

(b) A principal may require a student to attend one (1) or more of the following:

(1) An alternative school or alternative educational program.

(2) Evening classes.

(3) Classes established for students who are at least sixteen (16) years of age.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-17.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 20-35-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 35 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-35-9-3
"Case conference committee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "case conference committee" means the group of individuals described in IC 20-18-2-9 who develop the individualized education program for each student with a disability (as defined in IC 20-35-1-8).

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-6.3-3.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.287.
Ind. Code § 20-23-18-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 18 / Section 20-23-18-5
Muncie Community School Corporation; community school corporation powers, rights, duties, and obligations; annual budgeting
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Consistent with IC 20-23-4-26, the Muncie Community school corporation retains all of the characteristics of a community school corporation.

(b) The governing body of the Muncie Community school corporation has all the powers, rights, duties, and obligations of a community school corporation.

(c) For the purposes of annual budgeting, IC 6-1.1-17-20 does not apply to the governing body. The governing body is considered a governing body with the majority of members elected for the purposes of annual budgeting.

As added by P.L.213-2018(ss), SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 20-29-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 29 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-29-6-4
Subjects of bargaining
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A school employer shall bargain collectively with the exclusive representative on the following:

(1) Salary.

(2) Wages.

(3) Salary and wage related fringe benefits, including accident, sickness, health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement benefits, and paid time off as permitted to be bargained under IC 20-28-9-11.

(b) Salary and wages include the amounts of pay increases available to employees under the compensation plan adopted under IC 20-28-9-1.5, but do not include the teacher evaluation procedures and criteria, any components of the teacher evaluation plan, rubric, or tool, or any performance stipend or addition to base salary based on a stipend to an individual teacher under IC 20-43-16.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-7.5-1-4.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.48-2011, SEC.14; P.L.286-2013, SEC.91; P.L.213-2015, SEC.186; P.L.217-2017, SEC.101; P.L.213-2025, SEC.173.
Ind. Code § 20-24-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-24-6-3
Collective bargaining permitted
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Employees of a charter school may organize and bargain collectively under IC 20-29.

(b) This subsection applies to a conversion charter school. For any collective bargaining agreement under IC 20-29 entered into after July 1, 2015, a governing body is not bound by its collective bargaining agreement for employees of a conversion charter school. Employees of a conversion charter school may organize and collectively bargain only as a unit separate from other school employees under IC 20-29.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5.5-6-3.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.221-2015, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 20-34-7-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 34 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-34-7-1.5
"Organizing entity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "organizing entity" means any person that:

(1) operates:

(A) a recreational;

(B) an intramural; or

(C) an extracurricular;

athletic or sports program for individuals who are less than twenty (20) years of age; and

(2) uses a facility, field, park, or other property that is owned, leased, operated, or maintained by any of the following:

(A) The state.

(B) A political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13).

(C) An agency or instrumentality of an entity described in clause (A) or (B).

As added by P.L.34-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-23-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-23-8-8
Limitations on the plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A plan is subject to the following limitations:

(1) A member of the governing body may not serve for a term of more than four (4) years, but a member may succeed himself or herself in office. This limitation does not apply to members who hold over during an interim period to effect a new plan awaiting the selection and qualification of a member under the new plan.

(2) The plan, if the members are:

(A) to be elected, shall conform with one (1) of the types of board organization permitted by IC 20-23-4-27; or

(B) appointed, shall conform with one (1) of the types permitted by IC 20-23-4-28.

(3) The terms of the members of the governing body, either elected to or taking office on or before the time the plan takes effect, may not be shortened. The terms of the members taking office under the plan may be shortened to make the plan workable on a permanent basis.

(4) If the plan provides for electoral districts, where a member of the governing body is elected solely by the voters of a single district, the districts must be as near as practicable equal in population. The districts shall be reapportioned and their boundaries:

(A) changed, if necessary; or

(B) recertified, if changes are not necessary;

by resolution of the governing body not later than December 31 of the year next following the year in which a decennial census is taken to preserve the equality of the governing body.

(5) The plan shall comply with the:

(A) Constitution of the State of Indiana; and

(B) Constitution of the United States;

including the equal protection clauses of both constitutions.

(6) The provisions of IC 20-23-4-26 through IC 20-23-4-33 relating to the board of trustees of a community school corporation and to the community school corporation, including provisions relating to powers of the board and corporation and provisions relating to the mechanics of selection of the board, where elected and where appointed, apply to a governing body set up by a plan under this chapter and to the school corporation.

(b) The limitations set forth in this section do not have to be specifically set forth in a plan but are a part of the plan. A plan shall be construed, if possible, to comply with this chapter. If a provision of the plan or an application of the plan violates this chapter, the invalidity does not affect the other provisions or applications of the plan that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application. The provisions of a plan are severable.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-4-10.1-3.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.2-2006, SEC.99; P.L.219-2013, SEC.81.
Ind. Code § 20-26-13-13 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-26-13-13
Corrected graduation rate
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. For any school that cannot provide written proof supporting the school's determination to include a student under any one (1) of clauses (A) through (K) of STEP THREE of section 10(a) of this chapter, the department shall require the publication of the corrected graduation rate in the manner prescribed by the department.

As added by P.L.242-2005, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.229-2007, SEC.10; P.L.159-2019, SEC.18; P.L.86-2020, SEC.3; P.L.125-2020, SEC.3; P.L.250-2023, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 20-33-2-31 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-33-2-31
Attendance officers; appointment
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. (a) The governing body of each school corporation may appoint or the governing bodies of two (2) or more school corporations jointly may appoint:

(1) one (1) attendance officer; and

(2) one (1) additional attendance officer for every seven thousand five hundred (7,500) students in ADA in the school corporation or school corporations.

The county council shall appropriate, and the board of county commissioners shall allow, the funds necessary to pay the salary and expenses of attendance officers appointed in accordance with this section.

(b) If the governing body of a school corporation declines to make an appointment, the superintendent of the school corporation shall serve as ex officio attendance officer under section 35 of this chapter.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-3-4.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.2-2006, SEC.151; P.L.233-2015, SEC.250.
Ind. Code § 20-51-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-51-3-10
Financial reviews; audits
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The department may conduct either a financial review or an audit of a scholarship granting organization certified under this chapter if the department of state revenue has evidence of fraud.

As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.364.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-27 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-26-5-27
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-15-3.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.2-2006, SEC.199.
Ind. Code § 20-28-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-28-10-1
Leave of absence; generally
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A school corporation may grant a teacher a leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year for:

(1) a sabbatical;

(2) a disability leave; or

(3) a sick leave.

(b) The school corporation may grant consecutive leaves to a teacher.

(c) A school corporation may grant partial compensation for a leave in an amount the school corporation determines. However, if a teacher on a sabbatical serves an employer that agrees to reimburse the school corporation in whole or in part of the amount of the teacher's regular salary, the school corporation may grant full or partial compensation.

(d) A teacher who is pregnant shall be granted a leave of absence for the period provided in and subject to section 5 of this chapter.

(e) The teacher has the right to return to a teaching position for which the teacher is certified or otherwise qualified under the rules of the state board.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-6-1(a).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.90-2011, SEC.34; P.L.233-2015, SEC.219.
Ind. Code § 20-46-9-15 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 46 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-46-9-15
Duties; county election board
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. Each county election board shall cause:

(1) the question certified to the circuit court clerk by the governing body of a school corporation to be placed on the ballot in the form prescribed by IC 3-10-9-4; and

(2) an adequate supply of ballots and voting equipment to be delivered to the precinct election board of each precinct in which the referendum is to be held.

As added by P.L.272-2019, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-47-3-16 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 47 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-47-3-16
Statutory construction; supplemental legislation; limitation of application of other laws
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. This chapter shall be construed as being supplemental to all other laws covering the acquisition, use, and maintenance of school buildings by school corporations or the public education corporation. However, as to school buildings constructed or leased under this chapter, it is not necessary to comply with the provisions of other laws concerning the acquisition, use, and maintenance of school buildings by school corporations or the public education corporation except as specifically required in this chapter.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-5-12-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.170. Amended by P.L.101-2026, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 20-47-2-18 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-47-2-18
Issuance of bonds; use of proceeds to refund outstanding bonds and make improvements; appeal
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) As used in this section, "bonds" means bonds, debentures, or other evidences of indebtedness.

(b) As used in this section, "improvement" or "improvements" means one (1) or more of the following:

(1) Construction of a school building.

(2) An addition to a school building owned by a lessor corporation or owned by the school corporation or public education corporation to which a lessor corporation has leased property under this chapter, and any remodeling incidental to that addition.

(3) Remodeling of or construction of appurtenances to a school building owned by a lessor corporation.

(c) A lessor corporation having outstanding bonds that by their terms are redeemable before their maturities may issue bonds in the manner provided under section 16 of this chapter to refund the outstanding bonds and construction of improvements.

(d) Refunding and improvement bonds issued under this section:

(1) are legal and proper investments;

(2) are exempt from taxation; and

(3) may be sold without registration with or approval of the securities division of the office of the secretary of state or the securities commissioner;

in the same manner, under the same conditions, and subject to the same limitations as any other bonds issued by lessor corporations under section 16 of this chapter.

(e) In connection with the issuance of refunding and improvement bonds, the lessee school corporation, school corporations, or public education corporation may enter into an amendment to the lease with the lessor corporation providing for:

(1) an extension of the time set forth in the lease before the option of the lessee or lessees to purchase may be exercised to a time agreed upon between the lessee school corporation, school corporations, or public education corporation and the lessor corporation;

(2) an extension of the term of the lease, not to exceed ten (10) years, to include the improvements in the description of the leased property; and

(3) increased lease rental payments after the completion of the improvements.

(f) No proceedings or actions by the lessee nor approval by any board, commission, or agency are required in connection with a refunding under this section, and the refunding does not affect the obligation of the lessee to pay the lease rental under the lease of the building or buildings. However, all provisions, restrictions, and limitations of this chapter that are not inconsistent with this section, including the petition of school patrons, notice of hearing, hearing, notice of execution, and right to file an objecting petition, apply to an amendment of the lease increasing the lease rental payments as if the amendment were an original lease.

(g) An action to contest the validity of refunding and improvement bonds issued under this section may not be brought after the fifteenth day following the receipt of bids for the bonds.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-5-11-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.170. Amended by P.L.101-2026, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 20-28-10-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-28-10-8
Defense service; probationary teacher
Status: reserved

Sec. 8. (a) If a probationary teacher who is described in section 6(a) of this chapter enters the defense service, the teacher's contract as a teacher and the teacher's rights to probationary successive years under contract are preserved with the school corporation as the teacher had them when entering the defense service.

(b) The period of probationary successive years of service under a teacher's contract that is a condition precedent to becoming a professional or established teacher under IC 20-28-6-8 is considered uninterrupted for a teacher to whom this section applies. However, this probationary period may not include the time spent in defense service. The teacher is granted a leave of absence during the defense service.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-6-7.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.90-2011, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 20-19-3-11.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-19-3-11.5
Cyberbullying resources
Status: in_force

Sec. 11.5. (a) As used in this section, "cyberbullying" refers to bullying (as defined in IC 20-33-8-0.2) that occurs through the use of data or computer software that is accessed through a:

(1) computer;

(2) computer system;

(3) computer network; or

(4) cellular telephone or other wireless or cellular communications device.

(b) The department shall maintain a link on the department's website that provides parents and school officials with resources or best practices regarding the prevention and reporting of bullying and cyberbullying. The resources must include guidance on how to report to law enforcement agencies instances of bullying and cyberbullying that occur off campus. The department shall also include guidelines developed by the department under IC 10-21-1-14(d).

(c) The department shall consult with law enforcement agencies, school officials, and organizations that have expertise in the prevention or reporting of bullying or cyberbullying for purposes of developing or providing the resources or best practices described in subsection (b).

(d) The following entities shall maintain a link on their websites to the website described in subsection (b):

(1) The state board.

(2) A school corporation.

As added by P.L.211-2018(ss), SEC.6. Amended by P.L.150-2023, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 20-42-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-42-1-12
Form of loan agreement
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) If a county council borrows funds under this chapter, the county council shall adopt an ordinance specifying the amount of the funds to be borrowed and specify the time for which the loan will be made. The board of county commissioners shall execute to the state of Indiana for the use of the funds a written obligation, executed by the board of county commissioners and attested by the county auditor, that specifies the following:

(1) The facts under which the written obligation is executed.

(2) The sum of money borrowed.

(3) The time when the money will be repaid to the fund by the county.

(b) The obligation must be deposited with the county auditor of the county. The county auditor shall retain the obligation and record entries concerning the loans. The provisions of IC 6-1.1-20 concerning the loan to the county from the school funds apply to this section.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-1-7-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.165.
Ind. Code § 20-29-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 29 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-29-2-2
"Bargain collectively"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Bargain collectively" means the performance of the mutual obligation of the school employer and the exclusive representative to:

(1) meet at reasonable times to negotiate in good faith concerning the items enumerated in IC 20-29-6-4; and

(2) execute a written contract incorporating any agreement relating to the matters described in subdivision (1).

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-7.5-1-2(n).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 20-39-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-39-1-1
Required implementation
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. All public school governing bodies, except a charter school organizer, shall adopt and fully and accurately implement a single, unified accounting system as prescribed by the state board and the state board of accounts.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 20-26-6-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.162. Amended by P.L.280-2013, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 20-29-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 29 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-29-8-8
Factors considered by factfinder
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. In conducting hearings and investigations, the factfinder is not bound by IC 4-21.5. The factfinder shall, however, consider the following factors:

(1) Past memoranda of agreements and contracts between the parties.

(2) Comparisons of wages and hours of the employees involved with wages of other employees working for other public agencies and private concerns doing comparable work, giving consideration to factors peculiar to the school corporation.

(3) The public interest.

(4) The financial impact on the school corporation and whether any settlement will cause the school corporation to engage in deficit financing as described in IC 20-29-6-3.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-7.5-1-13.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.48-2011, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 20-37-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 37 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-37-4-1
Conditions for career and technical education program to be taught virtually; career and technical education grant eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Any course that meets the requirements of a career and technical education program under IC 20-43-8-7.5 may be taught virtually by a virtual provider if:

(1) the program of study leads to an industry recognized credential;

(2) the course was approved by the state board under IC 20-43-8-7.5; and

(3) all instruction required to be in person by the agency that receives, distributes, and accounts for all funds received for career and technical education under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Act (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.) as described in IC 20-19-2-19 are conducted through:

(A) an employer provided work based learning program; or

(B) a career and technical education center.

(b) A course described in subsection (a) that meets the requirements to receive a career and technical education grant under IC 20-43-8 is eligible for a career and technical education grant.

As added by P.L.246-2023, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 20-30-8.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 20-30-8.5-5
"WIOA"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "WIOA" refers to the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

As added by P.L.86-2020, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-19-3-24 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-19-3-24
Evidence based and trauma informed informational material; classroom behavioral management strategies best practices and guidelines; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) The department shall make:

(1) informational material that is evidence based and trauma informed in accordance with IC 20-28-3-11; and

(2) a list of best practices and guidelines regarding classroom behavioral management strategies;

available on the department's website.

(b) Not later than January 1 of each year, the department shall provide a notice to each school corporation and charter school on how to access the information maintained on the department's website under subsection (a). The notice shall indicate that the school corporation or charter school may, and is encouraged to, distribute the informational material, list, and guidelines to the school corporation's or charter school's employees in a manner prescribed by the school corporation or charter school.

As added by P.L.216-2021, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.214-2025, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 20-32-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-32-4-7
Exemption from Indiana diploma with core 40 designation
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Upon the request of a student's parent, the student may be exempted from the Core 40 curriculum requirement for an Indiana diploma with a Core 40 designation set forth in section 1.5 of this chapter and be required to complete the general curriculum for an Indiana diploma with a general designation to be eligible to graduate. Except as provided in section 10 of this chapter, the student's parent and the student's counselor (or another staff member who assists students in course selection) shall meet to discuss the student's progress. Following the meeting, the student's parent shall determine whether the student will achieve greater educational benefits by:

(1) continuing the general curriculum; or

(2) completing the Core 40 curriculum.

As added by P.L.105-2005, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.192-2018, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 20-26-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-26-7-9
Purpose and construction of statutes concerning property acquired by gift or bequest
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) It is the main purpose of this chapter that the identity of the principal of gifts, bequests, and devises to the state's public schools may not be lost and that the income from investment of the gifts, bequests, and devises shall be used in giving students the public education and library advantages that could not be enjoyed if only the school and library revenue and income provided by law were available.

(b) Sections 6 through 9 of this chapter may not be construed as a limitation against the investment and reinvestment either by the school corporation itself or the trustees appointed under section 8 of this chapter, as the safety of the fund or the best interests of the recipient school corporation require.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-20-5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-20.5-1-9
Membership of board; vacancies; compensation
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The state board shall adopt uniform rules to provide for the local selection, appointment, and continuity of membership for boards.

(b) Vacancies on a board shall be filled by appointment by the remaining members of the board.

(c) Members of a board serve without compensation.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-1-8.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-26-7-32 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-26-7-32
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-44-4.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.126.
Ind. Code § 20-23-5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-23-5-13
Effective date of annexation in case of remonstrance; limitations on new annexation proceeding following adverse judgment
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) If a remonstrance is filed on grounds other than the grounds in section 10(a)(4) of this chapter, annexation does not become effective until final judgment in the remonstrance suit. Judgment may not be considered to be final until:

(1) the time for taking an appeal has expired; or

(2) final judgment in the appeal is entered.

A judgment of the trial court dismissing a remonstrance is a final judgment. If judgment is against the annexation, a further annexation of the annexed territory may not take place for two (2) years after the date the remonstrance was filed. A final judgment may not prevent either the acquiring school corporation or acquiring school corporation and losing school corporation from rescinding the annexation resolution. If the suit is dismissed without prejudice, the two (2) year prohibition does not apply unless a subsequent annexation resolution is adopted primarily for the purpose of harassment and not for some other purpose, including the correction of procedural irregularities or a substantial change in the annexed territory or the annexation resolution.

(b) If the remonstrance relates solely to any matter raised under section 10(a)(4) of this chapter, the annexation takes effect at the time provided under section 8 of this chapter.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-4-4-8.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-39-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-39-2-1
Supervision by secretary of education
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The secretary of education shall exercise the supervision over school funds and revenues that is necessary to ascertain their safety, secure their preservation, and secure their application to the proper object.

(b) The secretary of education may cause to be instituted, in the name of the state of Indiana, for the use of the proper fund or revenue, all suits necessary for the recovery of any part of the funds or revenues. The prosecuting attorney shall prosecute all the suits at the insistence of the secretary of education and without charge against the funds or revenue.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-1-1-62.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.162. Amended by P.L.43-2021, SEC.123.
Ind. Code § 20-32-5.1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 32 / Chapter 5.1 / Section 20-32-5.1-3
Indiana's Learning Evaluation Assessment Readiness Network (ILEARN) program
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The Indiana's Learning Evaluation Assessment Readiness Network (ILEARN) program consists of:

(1) the statewide assessment program described in section 7 of this chapter;

(2) optional benchmark assessments described in section 17 of this chapter;

(3) requirements to integrate statewide assessment literacy described in section 18 of this chapter; and

(4) any programs or policies approved by the state board that are necessary to carry out this chapter.

As added by P.L.242-2017, SEC.41. Amended by P.L.192-2018, SEC.36; P.L.150-2024, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 20-28-10-11 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-28-10-11
Defense service; reinstatement period
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) Not later than sixty (60) days after:

(1) an honorable or medical discharge; or

(2) release from active participation in the defense service;

a teacher who has received a leave of absence for defense service shall return to the school corporation for reinstatement. The school corporation shall then reinstate the teacher.

(b) If the teacher is unable to return for reinstatement within the sixty (60) day period for any reason arising from mental or physical disability, the teacher has sixty (60) days after the date of removal of the disability to apply for reinstatement.

(c) On reinstatement or on written resignation submitted to the school corporation, the teacher's leave of absence and defense service is considered terminated.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-6-10.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-35-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 35 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-35-12-4
"ASL"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "ASL" refers to American Sign Language.

As added by P.L.260-2019, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-43-16-11 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-43-16-11
Distribution of teacher stipends
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A school corporation or charter school that receives a grant for a state fiscal year under this chapter shall do the following:

(1) Distribute all stipends from the grant to individual teachers not later than sixty (60) business days after the date the department distributes the grant to the school corporation or charter school.

(2) Not later than June 30 of the applicable state fiscal year, return any part of the grant not distributed as stipends to teachers.

As added by P.L.213-2025, SEC.198.
Ind. Code § 20-29-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 29 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-29-8-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-7.5-1-13.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.13. Repealed by P.L.48-2011, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 20-33-9-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-33-9-8
Immunity from civil liability; presumption of good faith
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A person, other than a person who has committed a violation under section 1 of this chapter or a delinquent act that would be a violation under section 1 of this chapter if the violator were an adult, who:

(1) makes a report under this chapter in good faith;

(2) participates in good faith in a judicial proceeding resulting from a report under this chapter;

(3) employs a person described in subdivision (1) or (2); or

(4) supervises a person described in subdivision (1) or (2);

is not liable for civil damages or penalties that might otherwise be imposed because of the conduct described in subdivisions (1) through (4).

(b) A person described in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) is presumed to act in good faith.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-12-5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 20-39-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-39-4-4
Examination of report; county commissioners
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) At the May meeting the county commissioners shall, in the presence of the county auditor and county treasurer, do the following:

(1) Examine the:

(A) reports prepared under section 3 of this chapter;

(B) accounts and proceedings of the officers in relation to the funds listed in section 1 of this chapter; and

(C) revenue derived from the funds listed in section 1 of this chapter.

(2) Compare the reports with the cash, notes, mortgages, records, and books of the officers to determine the amount in the funds and the safety of the funds.

(b) The county commissioners may do whatever is necessary to secure the preservation and prompt payment of the interest on the funds listed in section 1 of this chapter and make up any losses to the funds that have accrued or may accrue.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-1-7-30.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.162.
Ind. Code § 20-19-7-17 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-19-7-17
School corporation watch list; conditions; notices; state budget committee review
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) The DUAB shall place the school corporation on a watch list if:

(1) the DUAB determines that the school corporation is not in compliance with the school corporation's corrective action plan;

(2) the DUAB notifies the superintendent and governing body of the school corporation that:

(A) the school corporation is not in compliance with the school corporation's corrective action plan; and

(B) the school corporation must achieve compliance with the school corporation's corrective action plan within a period specified by the DUAB; and

(3) the DUAB determines that the school corporation has not achieved compliance with the school corporation's corrective action plan within the period specified in subdivision (2).

(b) The DUAB shall place a school corporation on the watch list if required by section 12(c) of this chapter.

(c) If the DUAB places a school corporation on the watch list under this section, the DUAB shall notify:

(1) the superintendent and governing body of the school corporation; and

(2) the budget director.

(d) The state budget committee shall review the school corporation's placement on the watch list.

As added by P.L.213-2018(ss), SEC.15. Amended by P.L.184-2023, SEC.27; P.L.236-2023, SEC.145.
Ind. Code § 20-33-2.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 20-33-2.5-1
"Absent student"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "absent student" means a student who:

(1) is enrolled in a school in kindergarten through grade 12; and

(2) is absent from school five (5) days within a ten (10) week period without being:

(A) excused; or

(B) absent in conformity with a note on file from the student's doctor, therapist, or other professional requesting frequent absences be excused under the student's:

(i) individualized education program;

(ii) service plan developed under 511 IAC 7-34;

(iii) choice scholarship education plan developed under 511 IAC 7-49; or

(iv) plan developed under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794.

As added by P.L.125-2024, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.208-2025, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 20-30-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-30-9-5
Policy of state
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. It is the policy of the state to provide bilingual-bicultural programs for all qualified students enrolled in Indiana public schools through the establishment of the programs by school corporations. The state recognizes the need for and the desirability of the programs to:

(1) aid students to reach their full academic level of achievement; and

(2) preserve an awareness of cultural and linguistic heritage.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-5.5-1.5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 20-26-21-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 21 / Section 20-26-21-9
Breach of contract provision
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. After June 30, 2023, if a school corporation or a qualified school contracts with a third party vendor to provide a personal analysis, survey, or evaluation described in section 3 of this chapter, the contract must include a provision stating that if the third party vendor does not comply with the requirements described in section 3 of this chapter, the third party vendor has committed a breach of contract.

As added by P.L.234-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 20-23-14-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-23-14-7
Balloting procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The state board, with assistance from the county election board, shall establish:

(1) balloting procedures under IC 3 for the election; and

(2) all other procedures required to implement this chapter.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-3-22-7.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-33-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-33-5-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-9-9.5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.42-2011, SEC.37; P.L.73-2011, SEC.21; P.L.229-2011, SEC.193; P.L.286-2013, SEC.114; P.L.92-2020, SEC.79; P.L.201-2023, SEC.174. Repealed by P.L.213-2025, SEC.179.
Ind. Code § 20-19-12-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-19-12-8
Eligible entity duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. An eligible entity that receives a grant under this chapter shall do the following:

(1) Allow students to explore, experience, and engage with a career coach.

(2) Apply information learned about the student through aptitude discerning tools and narrow career choices for students based on aptitude and personal interest surveys and other instruments.

(3) Provide salary ranges for potential fields of employment.

(4) Allocate adequate time to provide individual, personalized coaching for students with regard to:

(A) pathways to obtain information for desired potential occupations; and

(B) high school pathways regarding college preparation or a career, depending on each student's interest.

(5) Provide information to a parent of each student regarding recommendations for the student based on assessment results and other relevant data.

As added by P.L.134-2025, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 20-24-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-24-6-8
Decision to grant charter; not subject to restraint by collective bargaining agreement
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The decision by an authorizer whether to grant a charter is not subject to restraint by a collective bargaining agreement.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5.5-6-8.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.280-2013, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 20-43-10.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 10.5 / Section 20-43-10.5-4
Academic achievement awards calculation
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Each applicable state fiscal year, the department, in consultation with the commission for higher education, shall determine the following with respect to each school corporation:

(1) Each student who:

(A) was enrolled in the school corporation in the state fiscal year before the immediately preceding state fiscal year; and

(B) successfully completed a dual credit or dual enrollment course.

The amount of a school corporation's grant based on a student described under this subdivision is equal to, for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, the number of credit hours completed by the student multiplied by forty dollars ($40), but may not exceed one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200).

(2) Each student who:

(A) was enrolled in the school corporation in the state fiscal year before the immediately preceding state fiscal year; and

(B) successfully completed Indiana College Core 30 (IC 21-42-3).

The amount of a school corporation's grant based on a student under this subdivision is equal to, for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, one thousand four hundred ninety-one dollars ($1,491), and for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, one thousand four hundred ninety-seven dollars ($1,497).

(3) Each student who:

(A) was enrolled in the school corporation in the state fiscal year before the immediately preceding state fiscal year; and

(B) successfully completed requirements for an associate degree, including those earned through transfer as a junior pathways.

The amount of a school corporation's grant based on a student under this subdivision is equal to, for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, two thousand four hundred eighty-six dollars ($2,486), and for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, two thousand four hundred ninety-five dollars ($2,495).

(4) Each student who:

(A) was enrolled in the school corporation in the previous state fiscal year; and

(B) successfully completed requirements for an honors employment plus seal.

The amount of a school corporation's grant based on a student under this subdivision is equal to two thousand four hundred ninety-five dollars ($2,495) for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.

(5) Each student who:

(A) was enrolled in the school corporation in the previous state fiscal year; and

(B) successfully completed requirements for an honors enrollment plus seal.

The amount of a school corporation's grant based on a student under this subdivision is equal to two thousand four hundred ninety-five dollars ($2,495) for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.

(6) Each student who:

(A) was enrolled in the school corporation in the previous state fiscal year; and

(B) successfully completed requirements for an honors enlistment plus seal.

The amount of a school corporation's grant based on a student under this subdivision is equal to eight hundred seventy-three dollars ($873) for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.

(b) To be eligible to be counted under subsection (a)(1), a credit completed must be accepted as part of the Indiana core transfer library under IC 21-42-5-1.

As added by P.L.201-2023, SEC.212. Amended by P.L.213-2025, SEC.196.
Ind. Code § 20-34-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 34 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-34-3-8
School physician duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A school physician shall promptly examine each student who is referred to the physician. The physician shall examine teachers and janitors and inspect school buildings to the extent required, in the physician's opinion, to protect the health of students and teachers.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-7.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 20-19-3-20.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-19-3-20.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.287-2019, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.200-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 20-23-4-36 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-23-4-36
Voting method for school corporations
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. (a) This section applies to a school corporation located in a county containing a consolidated city.

(b) The same method used to cast votes for all other offices for which candidates have qualified to be on the election ballot must be used for the governing body offices on the election ballot.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-4-1-27.2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-23-19-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 19 / Section 20-23-19-6
Division and transfer of any remaining unencumbered funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) If the Union School Corporation has any remaining unencumbered funds or assets after all debts of the Union School Corporation are paid, the remaining unencumbered funds or assets must be divided for transfer to the Blue River Valley Schools School Corporation and the Monroe Central School Corporation as follows:

STEP ONE: Determine the total assessed value of all property subject to taxation by the Union School Corporation.

STEP TWO: Determine the total assessed value of all property subject to taxation by the Union School Corporation that is located in Henry County.

STEP THREE: Determine the total assessed value of all property subject to taxation by the Union School Corporation that is located in Randolph County.

STEP FOUR: Calculate the quotient of:

(A) STEP TWO; divided by

(B) STEP ONE.

STEP FIVE: Calculate the quotient of:

(A) STEP THREE; divided by

(B) STEP ONE.

STEP SIX: Determine the product of:

(A) the amount or value of any remaining unencumbered funds or assets of the Union School Corporation; multiplied by

(B) STEP FOUR.

STEP SEVEN: Determine the product of:

(A) the amount or value of any remaining unencumbered funds or assets of the Union School Corporation; multiplied by

(B) STEP FIVE.

(b) The governing body of the Union School Corporation shall do the following:

(1) Determine the amount of the fair market value of each remaining unencumbered asset owned by the Union School Corporation.

(2) Transfer the following not later than June 30, 2027:

(A) The amount of any funds plus assets, as applicable, that is equal to the product determined under STEP SIX of subsection (a) to the Blue River Valley Schools School Corporation.

(B) The amount of any funds plus assets, as applicable, that is equal to the product determined under STEP SEVEN of subsection (a) to the Monroe Central School Corporation.

As added by P.L.68-2025, SEC.200.
Ind. Code § 20-18-2-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-18-2-1.5
"ADA"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. (a) "ADA", for purposes of this title (except IC 20-23-4-19 and IC 20-45-7), means the average number of pupils in daily attendance in the school corporation, determined in accordance with the rules established by the state board.

(b) "ADA", for purposes of IC 20-23-4-19, has the meaning set forth in IC 20-23-4-19.

(c) "ADA", for purposes of IC 20-45-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 20-45-7-3.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 6-1.1-19-1(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.72.
Ind. Code § 20-42-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 42 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-42-2-6
Deposit of interest in fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The payment of annual interest must be full and complete every year. The payment must appear in the county auditor's or treasurer of state's report to the secretary of education. The secretary of education shall, at any time when the secretary of education discovers that there is a deficit in the amount collected, direct the attention of the board of county commissioners and the county auditor to the fact. The board of commissioners shall provide for the deficit in the commissioners' respective counties.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-1-1-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.165. Amended by P.L.39-2008, SEC.3; P.L.43-2021, SEC.128.
Ind. Code § 20-42.5-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 42.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-42.5-3-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-10-3-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.240. Amended by P.L.286-2013, SEC.126. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.297.
Ind. Code § 20-28-9-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-28-9-10
Teacher with at least one accumulated sick day; employment by another school corporation
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) This section applies whenever a teacher accumulates at least one (1) sick day and then is employed in another school corporation.

(b) Beginning in the teacher's second year, the teacher's employer shall add up to three (3) sick days each year to the number of sick days to which the teacher is entitled under section 9(a) of this chapter until the accumulated sick days to which the teacher was entitled in the teacher's last employment are exhausted.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-5-6(a) part.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-25-5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-25-5-15
Equitable disposition of assets and liabilities, allocation of taxes, and payment by acquiring school corporation
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. With respect to whether the disposition of the assets and liabilities of the losing school corporation is equitable, the allocation of school tax receipts is equitable, and the amount to be paid by the acquiring school corporation is equitable, a court must be satisfied that the annexing resolution conforms substantially to the following standards:

(1) Except for current obligations or temporary borrowing, the acquiring school corporation shall assume a part of all installments of principal and interest on the indebtedness of the losing school corporation that is due after the end of the last calendar year in which the losing school corporation is entitled to receive current tax receipts from property tax levies on the property in the annexed territory. The part assumed by the acquiring school corporation consists of the following:

(A) All installments relating to any indebtedness incurred in connection with the acquisition or construction of a building located in the annexed territory.

(B) A proportion of all installments relating to any other indebtedness that is in the same proportion as the valuation of the real property in the annexed territory bears to the valuation of all the real property in the losing school corporation. Valuation under this clause is based upon the assessment for general taxation immediately before annexation.

(2) The acquiring school corporation shall make the payments and assume the obligations provided for a school corporation acquiring:

(A) territory;

(B) a building or buildings; or

(C) both territory and a building or buildings;

under IC 20-47-5.

(3) If the annexed territory includes an entire losing school corporation, the acquiring school corporation shall:

(A) acquire all the property and assets of the losing school corporation without making any payments for the losing school corporation; and

(B) assume all of the liabilities and obligations of the losing school corporation.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-3-14-7.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.231-2005, SEC.27; P.L.2-2006, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 20-28-9-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-28-9-7
Substitute teachers; certain licenses; pay schedule
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) An individual who:

(1) holds:

(A) a professional license;

(B) a provisional license;

(C) a limited license; or

(D) an equivalent license issued by the department; and

(2) serves as an occasional substitute teacher;

shall be compensated in conformity with the pay range for substitutes of the school corporation the individual serves.

(b) An individual who:

(1) holds a:

(A) professional license; or

(B) provisional license; and

(2) serves as a substitute teacher in the same teaching position for more than fifteen (15) consecutive school days;

shall be compensated in conformity with the regular pay range for teachers of the school corporation the individual serves.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-5-4.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.246-2005, SEC.168; P.L.213-2015, SEC.180.
Ind. Code § 20-33-8-28 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-33-8-28
Waiver of rights
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. Any rights granted to a student or a student's parent by this chapter may be waived only by a written instrument signed by both the student and the student's parent. The waiver is valid if made:

(1) voluntarily; and

(2) with the knowledge of the:

(A) procedures available under this chapter; and

(B) consequences of the waiver.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-21.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 20-40-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 40 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-40-2-1
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to a school corporation's or, if applicable, a charter school's education fund established under section 2 of this chapter.

[2006 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.163. Amended by P.L.244-2017, SEC.66; P.L.201-2023, SEC.180.
Ind. Code § 20-24-13-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-24-13-6
Grant amount
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The annual grant amount for a school for each state fiscal year is:

(1) one thousand four hundred dollars ($1,400); multiplied by

(2) the number of eligible pupils who are counted in the current ADM of the school.

As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.162. Amended by P.L.108-2019, SEC.211; P.L.165-2021, SEC.152; P.L.201-2023, SEC.158; P.L.214-2025, SEC.66.
Ind. Code § 20-48-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-48-3-7
Requirements; repayment of obligations
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A school city shall provide for the payment and retirement of debt obligations of the school city in the manner provided under IC 20-46-7, IC 20-48-1-6, and IC 20-48-1-11.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 20-25-4-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.171.
Ind. Code § 20-49-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-49-10-2
"Charter school"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "charter school" refers to a school established under IC 20-24. However, the term does not include a virtual charter school or an adult high school (as defined in IC 20-24-1-2.3).

As added by P.L.211-2018(ss), SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 20-26-7-48 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-26-7-48-b
School corporation annual report regarding owned or leased school buildings
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 3-12-2026. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 3-12-2026.

Sec. 48. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section:

(1) "Current school year" refers to a year in which the governing body is required to conduct a review of school building usage under section 47(c) of this chapter.

(2) "Enrollment" has the meaning set forth in section 47(a)(3) of this chapter.

(b) This section:

(1) applies to a school corporation only if:

(A) the total student enrollment for in-person instruction in the school corporation in the current school year is at least ten percent (10%) less than the student enrollment for in-person instruction in the school corporation in a school year that precedes the current school year by five (5); and

(B) the school corporation in the current school year has more than one (1) school building serving the same grade level as a school building subject to closure under section 47 of this chapter; and

(2) does not apply to a school city (as defined in IC 20-25-2-12).

(c) Beginning July 1, 2027, each school corporation shall annually report to the department, in the form and on the schedule specified by the department, the following information:

(1) A listing of all buildings owned or leased by the school corporation that were originally designed as a school building.

(2) The following information for each building listed in subdivision (1):

(A) Designed occupancy, regardless of current use.

(B) Current use (and percentage of use) for classroom instruction, as special use classrooms, as office space, or as storage or alternatively the building's status as transitioning from one (1) use or combination of uses to another.

(C) The following information:

(i) Current average full-time equivalent student enrollment for in-person instruction in the school building on instructional days (as determined under IC 20-30-2) in a school year.

(ii) Percentage of instructional use.

(iii) Percentage of use for other purposes.

(D) Self-evaluation of whether the building qualifies for closure under section 47 of this chapter or the school board otherwise intends to close the building and the date closure will occur (if applicable).

As added by P.L.189-2023, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.101-2026, SEC.14; P.L.151-2026, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-49-4-16 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-49-4-16
Maximum term of advance; educational technology program; prepayment; interest rate
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) Money advanced to a school corporation or charter school for an educational technology program may be for a period not exceeding five (5) years. The school corporation or charter school to which an advance is made shall pay interest on the advance. Advances for educational technology programs may be prepaid at any time.

(b) The state board of finance shall periodically establish the rate or rates of interest payable on advances for educational technology programs as long as the established interest rate or rates:

(1) are not less than one percent (1%); and

(2) do not exceed four percent (4%).

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-1-5-5(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.172. Amended by P.L.189-2023, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 20-23-19-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 19 / Section 20-23-19-4
Sale of building and real property owned by the school corporation before dissolution; procedures if sale does not occur
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Notwithstanding IC 20-26-7.1, the governing body of the Union School Corporation, before its dissolution under this chapter, shall offer for sale and sell in the open market any building and real property owned by the Union School Corporation.

(b) If the governing body is unable to sell a building described in subsection (a), the governing body of the Union School Corporation shall make the building available for purchase as provided under IC 20-26-7.1.

(c) If the governing body of the Union School Corporation does not sell a building or any real property described in subsection (a), the governing body shall transfer ownership of the building and any real property to the governing body of the Monroe Central School Corporation.

(d) Notwithstanding IC 20-26-7.1, the governing body of the Monroe Central School Corporation may offer for sale and sell any building or real property transferred under subsection (c) in the open market.

As added by P.L.68-2025, SEC.200.
Ind. Code § 20-33-8-17 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-33-8-17
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-11.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Repealed by P.L.74-2026, SEC.137.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-20.5-3-1
Professional leave
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A teacher of the year may be invited to serve one (1) year of professional leave with:

(1) an Indiana postsecondary educational institution; or

(2) the department.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-4-5.5.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-33-9-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-33-9-7
Privileged or confidential information
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A report is not required under sections 5 through 6 of this chapter if:

(1) a federal statute or regulation;

(2) IC 20-28-10-17, IC 25-33-1-17, IC 34-46-3-1, or another state statute; or

(3) a rule adopted by a state agency;

imposes a duty on the employee of the school corporation or member of the administrative staff not to disclose privileged or confidential information that otherwise would have been the basis of a report.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-12-4.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-14-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-20.5-14-1
Program established; grant limits
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The department, with the approval of the state board, shall establish and maintain a dual language immersion program to provide grants, in an amount not to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), to school corporations and charter schools that establish dual language immersion programs in:

(1) Chinese;

(2) Spanish;

(3) French; or

(4) any other language approved by the department.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-41-1.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-10-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-20.5-10-9
Evaluation criteria
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The state board shall establish career and technical education evaluation criteria.

(b) Using the criteria established under subsection (a), the state board shall evaluate the effectiveness of career and technical education relative to the goals of the long range plan developed under section 4 of this chapter.

(c) The state board shall use data from the department of workforce development in establishing career and technical education evaluation criteria under subsection (a).

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-38-9.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-10.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-26-5-10.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.185-2017, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.214-2025, SEC.82.
Ind. Code § 20-28-5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-28-5-12
Initial practitioner license; need to demonstrate proficiency; rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) Subsection (b) does not apply to an individual who:

(1) held an Indiana limited, reciprocal, or standard teaching license on June 30, 1985; or

(2) is granted a license under section 12.5, 16.5, or 18 of this chapter.

(b) Except as provided in sections 12.5 and 16.5 of this chapter, the department may not grant an initial practitioner license to an individual unless the individual has:

(1) met the requirements of section 12.3 of this chapter; and

(2) demonstrated proficiency in the following areas on a written examination or through other procedures prescribed by the department:

(A) Pedagogy.

(B) Knowledge of the areas in which the individual is required to have a license to teach.

(C) If the individual is seeking to be licensed as an elementary school teacher, comprehensive scientifically based reading instruction skills aligned to the science of reading.

(c) An individual's license examination score may not be disclosed by the department without the individual's consent unless specifically required by state or federal statute or court order.

(d) Subject to section 22 of this chapter, the state board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the following:

(1) Adopt, validate, and implement the examination or other procedures required by subsection (b).

(2) Establish examination scores indicating proficiency.

(3) Otherwise carry out the purposes of this section.

(e) Subject to section 18 of this chapter, the state board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 establishing the conditions under which the requirements of this section may be waived for an individual holding a valid teacher's license issued by another state.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-3-10.1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.246-2005, SEC.163; P.L.90-2011, SEC.25; P.L.6-2012, SEC.136; P.L.106-2016, SEC.8; P.L.143-2019, SEC.17; P.L.275-2019, SEC.3; P.L.156-2020, SEC.77; P.L.96-2021, SEC.1; P.L.243-2023, SEC.10; P.L.245-2023, SEC.9; P.L.194-2025, SEC.1; P.L.214-2025, SEC.112.
Ind. Code § 20-31-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 31 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-31-8-4
Placement of school in category or designation of school performance
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The state board shall place each school in a category or designation of school performance once annually based on the methodology developed under section 11 of this chapter.

(b) The state board may place a school in a category or designation of school performance only if:

(1) the department has provided each school the opportunity to review, add to, or supplement the data, and to correct any errors in the data; and

(2) the state board's staff has had an opportunity to review and analyze the school corporation, school, and student level data.

(c) Based on procedures adopted by the state board, a school corporation or school that focuses primarily on providing an academic program for students with developmental, intellectual, or behavioral challenges may petition the state board for review of the school corporation's or school's category or designation of school performance placement based on objective factors that the school corporation or school considers relevant because the annual assessment data does not accurately reflect, as applicable, school performance, growth, or multiple measures. Objective factors include:

(1) significant demographic changes in the student population;

(2) errors in data; or

(3) other significant issues.

After considering the petition for review, the state board may direct the department to revise the category or designation assigned to the school corporation or school, including assigning a "null" or "no letter grade" category or designation to the school corporation or school. The state board may grant the "null" designation for multiple years.

(d) The state board may obtain assistance from another entity or, with the approval of the legislative council, the legislative services agency, to ensure the validity and reliability of the performance category or designation placements calculated by the department using the methodology developed under section 11 of this chapter. The department shall provide all the data necessary to complete those calculations to the legislative services agency or to an entity designated by the state board.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.2-5-4.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.286-2013, SEC.104; P.L.213-2015, SEC.197; P.L.287-2019, SEC.8; P.L.231-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 20-29-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 29 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-29-7-3
Right of school employer or school employee organization to bring suit
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. This chapter does not in any way restrict the right of a:

(1) school employer; or

(2) school employee organization;

to bring suit for specific performance or breach of performance, or both, of a collective bargaining contract in any court having jurisdiction.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-7.5-1-7(c).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 20-33-13-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-33-13-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the following:

(1) An athletic team or sport that is organized, sanctioned, or sponsored by a school corporation or public school in which the students participating on the athletic team or in the sport compete against students participating on an athletic team or in a sport that is organized, sanctioned, or sponsored by another school corporation, public school, or nonpublic school.

(2) An athletic team or sport that is organized, sanctioned, or sponsored by a nonpublic school that voluntarily competes against an athletic team or sport that is organized, sanctioned, or sponsored by a school corporation or public school.

(3) An athletic team or sport approved or sanctioned by an association for purposes of participation in a high school interscholastic athletic event.

As added by P.L.177-2022(ts), SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-20-53-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20 / Chapter 53 / Section 20-20-53-6
Local student transportation board established; local board composition; local board requirements
Status: repealed

Revisor's Note: P.L.74-2026 repealed IC 20-20 and relocated the article to IC 20-20.5, effective July 1, 2026. IC 20-20-53-6 was relocated to IC 20-20.5-23-6.

Note: This version of section amended by P.L.159-2026, SEC.7. See also preceding repeal of this article by P.L.74-2026, SEC.36.

Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided under subsection (e), a local student transportation board is established for participating school corporations and schools.

(b) Each local board must be independent from any school corporation and school.

(c) The local board consists of an odd number of not less than five (5) members:

(1) who represent a partnering community organization; and

(2) who are:

(A) members or designees of members of the governing body of a participating school corporation, or the equivalent for a participating charter school or nonpublic school; and

(B) proportionately appointed as either representatives of participating school corporations, charter schools, or nonpublic schools described in section 3(2) of this chapter based on:

(i) the total pupil enrollment of the participating school corporations;

(ii) the total pupil enrollment of participating charter schools; and

(iii) the total pupil enrollment of participating nonpublic schools;

that are partnering under the pilot program.

(d) Each local board must collaborate with individuals or entities that have expertise in the following:

(1) Transportation logistics, particularly involving movement of passengers.

(2) Finance and business.

(3) Organizational effectiveness, operations management, and implementing best practices.

(4) Government contracts.

(5) Budget development and oversight.

(e) If a school corporation or school, in partnership with other school corporations, schools, or both other school corporations and schools, receives approval to participate in the:

(1) pilot program; and

(2) centralized school facilities pilot program under IC 20-20-52;

the school corporation or schools may elect to establish one (1) local centralized school facilities and transportation board that has the powers and duties and is subject to the requirements of a local centralized school facilities board under IC 20-20-52 and local student transportation board under this chapter.

As added by P.L.232-2025, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.159-2026, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-25.3-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25.3 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-25.3-7-6
Allow lease rental obligations to be paid from fund; annual budget requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Lease rental obligations on account of leases entered into under IC 20-47-2 or IC 20-47-3 may be paid by a corporation from the debt service fund.

(b) Payments described in subsection (a) must be provided for in the annual budget for the fund from which the payment is made.

As added by P.L.101-2026, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-51.4-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51.4 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-51.4-2-1
Application of definitions
Status: in_force

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

As added by P.L.165-2021, SEC.180.
Ind. Code § 20-28-6-7.3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-28-6-7.3
Employment agreement with individual with an adjunct teaching permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.3. (a) An employment agreement entered into between a school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school and an individual who holds an adjunct teacher permit issued by the governing body of a school corporation or the equivalent authority for a charter school or nonpublic school under IC 20-28-5-27 must:

(1) be in writing;

(2) be signed by both parties; and

(3) contain the following:

(A) The total salary and any other compensation to be paid to the adjunct teacher during the school year.

(B) The method and frequency of salary payments.

(C) The number of classes the adjunct teacher is to teach.

(D) The classes and subject matter areas that the adjunct teacher will be teaching.

(E) An expiration date that is not later than the end of the school year.

(b) An employment agreement under this section is a public record open to inspection.

(c) An adjunct teacher may enter into employment agreements with more than one (1) school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school.

As added by P.L.168-2022, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.160-2023, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 20-28-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-28-9-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-5-1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.246-2005, SEC.165; P.L.90-2011, SEC.32; P.L.229-2011, SEC.175. Repealed by P.L.48-2011, SEC.39; P.L.286-2013, SEC.89.
Ind. Code § 20-49-4-14 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-49-4-14
Maximum advance; educational technology programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. An advance for an educational technology program is without limitation in amount other than the availability of funds in the fund for this purpose and the ability of the school corporation or charter school desiring an advance to pay the advance according to the terms of the advance.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-1-5-4(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.172. Amended by P.L.189-2023, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 20-27-7-19 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-27-7-19
Violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. A person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citations: 20-9.1-4-11; 20-9.1-5-22(a).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.231-2005, SEC.38; P.L.174-2021, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 20-46-9-18 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 46 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-46-9-18
Levy; additional to other levies
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. A school corporation's levy under this chapter may not be considered in the determination of the school corporation's state tuition support distribution under IC 20-43 or the determination of any other property tax levy imposed by the school corporation.

As added by P.L.272-2019, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-19-12-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-19-12-10
Annual report
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Not later than July 1, 2026, and each July 1 thereafter, the department shall do the following:

(1) Prepare a report that includes information regarding the:

(A) comprehensive career navigation and coaching system implemented and administered under section 4 of this chapter;

(B) amount of grants awarded to each eligible entity under section 6 of this chapter;

(C) career coaching services provided by eligible entities that receive grants under this chapter; and

(D) outcomes from the career coaching services described in clause (C):

(i) during high school, including whether students complete career and technical education courses; and

(ii) upon completion of high school.

(2) Submit the report to the following:

(A) The governor.

(B) The general assembly in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

As added by P.L.134-2025, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 20-48-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 48 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-48-1-9
Anticipation warrants
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) If the governing body of a school corporation finds and declares that an emergency exists to borrow money with which to pay current expenses from a particular fund before the receipt of revenues from taxes levied or state tuition support distributions for the fund, the governing body may issue warrants in anticipation of the receipt of the revenues.

(b) The principal of warrants issued under subsection (a) is payable solely from the fund for which the taxes are levied or from the school corporation's education fund in the case of anticipated state tuition support distributions. However, the interest on the warrants may be paid from the debt service fund, from the operations fund, or the education fund in the case of anticipated state tuition support distributions. A governing body may not increase the debt service fund levy to pay for the interest on the warrants unless the warrants have been authorized by the governing body in a resolution adopted at a public meeting in the year immediately preceding the year in which the warrants will be issued.

(c) The amount of principal of temporary loans maturing on or before June 30 for any fund may not exceed eighty percent (80%) of the amount of taxes and state tuition support distributions estimated to be collected or received for and distributed to the fund at the June settlement.

(d) The amount of principal of temporary loans maturing after June 30 and on or before December 31 may not exceed eighty percent (80%) of the amount of taxes and state tuition support distributions estimated to be collected or received for and distributed to the fund at the December settlement.

(e) The county auditor or the auditor's deputy shall determine the estimated amount of taxes and state tuition support distributions to be collected or received and distributed. The warrants evidencing a loan in anticipation of tax revenue or state tuition support distributions may not be delivered to the purchaser of the warrant and payment may not be made on the warrant before January 1 of the year the loan is to be repaid. However, the proceedings necessary for the loan may be held and carried out before January 1 and before the approval. The loan may be made even though a part of the last preceding June or December settlement has not been received.

(f) Proceedings for the issuance and sale of warrants for more than one (1) fund may be combined. Separate warrants for each fund must be issued, and each warrant must state on the face of the warrant the fund from which the warrant's principal is payable. An action to contest the validity of a warrant may not be brought later than fifteen (15) days after the first publication of notice of sale.

(g) An issue of tax or state tuition support anticipation warrants may not be made if the total of all tax or state tuition support anticipation warrants exceeds twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) until the issuance is advertised for sale, bids are received, and an award is made by the governing body as required for the sale of bonds, except that the publication of notice of the sale is not necessary:

(1) outside the county; or

(2) more than ten (10) days before the date of sale.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-21-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.171. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.524; P.L.244-2017, SEC.116; P.L.38-2021, SEC.71; P.L.136-2021, SEC.8; P.L.165-2021, SEC.169.
Ind. Code § 20-26-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-26-4-1
Organization; treasurer; duties; electronic funds transfer; executive secretary
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this section, "electronic funds transfer" means a transfer of funds, other than a transaction originated by check, draft, or similar paper instrument, that is initiated through an electronic terminal, telephone, or computer or magnetic tape to order, instruct, or authorize a financial institution to debit or credit an account.

(b) The governing body of each school corporation shall organize by electing:

(1) a president;

(2) a vice president; and

(3) a secretary;

each of whom is a different member, not more than thirty (30) days after the commencement date of the members' terms of office.

(c) A governing body shall, at the time that officers are elected under subsection (b), appoint a treasurer of the governing body and of the school corporation who is a person, other than the superintendent of schools, who is not a member of the governing body. The treasurer may, with the approval of the governing body, appoint a deputy who must be a person, other than the superintendent of schools, who is not a member of the governing body and who has the same powers and duties as the treasurer, or lesser duties as provided by the governing body by rule.

(d) The treasurer is the official custodian of all funds of the school corporation and is responsible for the proper safeguarding and accounting for the funds. The treasurer shall:

(1) issue a receipt for money received by the treasurer;

(2) deposit money described in subdivision (1) in accordance with the laws governing the deposit of public funds; and

(3) issue all warrants in payment of expenses lawfully incurred on behalf of the school corporation. However, except as otherwise provided by law, warrants described in this subdivision must be issued only after proper allowance or approval by the governing body. The governing body may not require an allowance or approval for amounts lawfully due in payment of indebtedness or payments due the state, the United States government, or agencies and instrumentalities of the state or the United States government.

A verification, other than a properly itemized invoice, may not be required for any claim. A claim is sufficient as to form if the bill or statement for the claim has printed or stamped on the face of the bill or statement a verification of the bill or statement in language approved by the state board of accounts.

(e) Notwithstanding subsection (d), a treasurer may transact school corporation financial business with a financial institution or a public retirement fund through the use of electronic funds transfer. The treasurer must provide adequate documentation to the governing body of transfers made under this subsection. This subsection applies only to agreements for joint investment of money under IC 5-13-9 and to payments to the Indiana public retirement system for:

(1) the Indiana state teachers' retirement fund; or

(2) the public employees' retirement fund;

from participating employers.

(f) Except as provided in IC 5-11, a treasurer is not personally liable for an act or omission occurring in connection with the performance of the duties set forth in this section, unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence or an intentional disregard of the treasurer's duties.

(g) A governing body may establish the position of executive secretary to the governing body. The executive secretary:

(1) must be an employee of the school corporation;

(2) may not be a member of the governing body; and

(3) must be appointed by the governing body upon the recommendation of the superintendent of the school corporation.

The governing body shall determine the duties of the executive secretary, which may include all or part of the duties of the secretary of the board.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-3-1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.35-2012, SEC.102; P.L.233-2015, SEC.92; P.L.58-2023, SEC.6; P.L.214-2025, SEC.77.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-19-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 19 / Section 20-20.5-19-2
"Approved teacher education course or program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "approved teacher education course or program" means a teacher education course or program that has been approved by the department under section 8 of this chapter.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-48-2.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-24-11-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 11 / Section 20-24-11-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5.5-11-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.91-2011, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 20-24-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-24-2-1
Purposes of charter schools
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A charter school may be established under this article to provide innovative and autonomous programs that do the following:

(1) Serve the different learning styles and needs of public school students.

(2) Offer public school students appropriate and innovative choices.

(3) Provide varied opportunities for professional educators.

(4) Allow public schools freedom and flexibility in exchange for exceptional levels of accountability.

(5) Provide parents, students, community members, and local entities with an expanded opportunity for involvement in the public school system.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5.5-2-1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 20-30-5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-30-5-13
Instruction on human sexuality or sexually transmitted infections
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) Throughout instruction on human sexuality or sexually transmitted infections, a state accredited school shall:

(1) require a teacher to teach abstinence from sexual activity outside of marriage as the expected standard for all school age children;

(2) include in the instruction that abstinence from sexual activity is the only certain way to avoid out-of-wedlock pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and other associated health problems;

(3) include in the instruction that the best way to avoid sexually transmitted infections and other associated health problems is to establish a mutually faithful monogamous relationship in the context of marriage;

(4) include age appropriate instruction concerning the importance of consent to sexual activity between two (2) individuals; and

(5) except as provided in subsection (b), provide an in-person presentation on human growth and development during pregnancy that is medically accurate and age appropriate and includes the following:

(A) A high definition ultrasound video, at least three (3) minutes in duration, showing the development of the brain, heart, sex organs, and other vital organs in early fetal development.

(B) A high quality computer generated rendering or animation showing the process of fertilization and each stage of fetal development inside the uterus, noting significant markers in cell growth and organ development for every week of pregnancy from fertilization to birth.

(b) A state accredited school that provides the instruction described in subsection (a) in a course in which one hundred percent (100%) of the course is virtual shall provide a virtual presentation on human growth and development during pregnancy that meets the requirements in subsection (a)(5).

(c) A school maintained by a school corporation may not use curricular materials to provide instruction on human sexuality that have not been approved by the governing body of a school corporation under IC 20-26-12-24.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-4-11.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.92-2020, SEC.57; P.L.204-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-30-16-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-30-16-7
Disapproval of a course
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The department may deny approval of an authorized course provider's course access program course at any time if the department in accordance with requirements established by the state board determines that:

(1) the course access program course no longer adequately aligns with state academic standards;

(2) the course access program course fails to deliver expected student performance outcomes, as established by the state board, as measured by course completion data and student performance; or

(3) the course access program course fails to meet other criteria established by the state board.

As added by P.L.80-2017, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.200-2021, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 20-26-11-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 11 / Section 20-26-11-2.5
Election to have legal settlement
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. (a) In the case of a student described in section 2(a)(3) of this chapter, the:

(1) parent granted physical custody by a court; or

(2) student, if the student is at least eighteen (18) years of age;

may elect for the student to have legal settlement in the school corporation whose attendance area contains the residence of the student's mother or the school corporation whose attendance area contains the residence of the student's father.

(b) An election under subsection (a) shall be made on a yearly basis and applies throughout the school year unless the student's parent no longer resides within the attendance area of the school corporation.

(c) The parent or student who makes an election under subsection (a) is not required to pay transfer tuition.

As added by P.L.13-2006, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.141-2006, SEC.93; P.L.219-2015, SEC.2; P.L.38-2020, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-27-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-27-10-2
Discipline on school bus
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. When students are being transported on a school bus, the students are under the supervision, direction, and control of the school bus driver and are subject to disciplinary measures by the school bus driver and the governing body of the school corporation.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-5-19.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 20-19-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-19-3-3
Hiring personnel
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The secretary of education:

(1) subject to IC 20-19-2-8(a)(1); and

(2) with the approval of the budget agency;

may hire the personnel necessary to perform the duties of the department under this title.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-1.1-4.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.43-2021, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 20-19-3-20 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-19-3-20
Teacher statistics reporting
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. The department shall publish the following information on the department's website:

(1) The information reported under IC 20-29-3-15(b)(20) in the most recent report prepared under IC 20-29-3-15.

(2) The number of emergency permits granted by each school corporation, categorized by content area, during the school year or collective bargaining period covered by the most recent report prepared under IC 20-29-3-15.

(3) The total number of teaching candidates who:

(A) are currently enrolled in a teacher preparation program; or

(B) have recently completed a teacher preparation program.

(4) The increase or decrease in kindergarten through grade 12 student enrollments.

(5) The total number of teachers in Indiana.

(6) The teacher workforce growth.

(7) The administrator workforce growth.

(8) For each school corporation, the number of vacant teaching positions by:

(A) grade;

(B) subject; and

(C) required credential;

with critical shortage areas, as determined by unfilled vacancies, highlighted for each school corporation.

As added by P.L.155-2020, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.163.
Ind. Code § 20-26-7-16 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-26-7-16
Eminent domain; offer of reasonable value to owners before petition; costs of subsequent action
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. Before the filing of the petition, the township trustee or school trustees, or a majority of them, may offer or tender to the owner or owners of the real estate an amount considered a reasonable value for the real estate. If the amount fixed by the appraisers or by the court later becomes the same or less than the amount tendered:

(1) the cause shall be prosecuted at the cost of the owner or owners of the real estate; and

(2) upon exception to the amount fixed by the appraisers, if the exceptor does not increase the amount of the appraisement and assessment, the action on the exception shall be at the cost of the exceptor.

If an amount has not been tendered by the township trustee or school trustees, or a majority of them, and an exception is not taken, the action shall be prosecuted at the cost of the petitioners.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-23-4.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 20-19-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-19-12-4
Implement and administer comprehensive career navigation and coaching system
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The department shall implement and administer the comprehensive career navigation and coaching system for Indiana developed by the commission for higher education under IC 21-18-20-5 (before its repeal) that does both of the following:

(1) Provides timely, comprehensive, relevant, and useful information on careers, including at least:

(A) general and industry sector based regional, state, national, and global information to identify both immediate and potential career opportunities arising from:

(i) current employer needs;

(ii) developing or foreseeable talent needs and trends; and

(iii) other factors identified by the commission for higher education before July 1, 2025, or by the department after June 30, 2025;

(B) state, regional, and local labor market supply and demand information from the department of workforce development, industry sectors, and other verifiable sources; and

(C) educational requirements and attainment information from employers, the department of workforce development, and other verifiable sources.

(2) Establishes strategies and identifies capacity to deliver career navigation and coaching to kindergarten through grade 12 students, including at least:

(A) processes for identifying an individual's aptitude for and interest in, and the education and training required for, various career and employment opportunities;

(B) the use of approved intermediaries, career coaches, and other coaching resources;

(C) qualifications for career coaches and a training program to enable the career coaches to provide relevant information to the individuals being served;

(D) the incorporation and ongoing usage of Internet based systems that are interoperable with the comprehensive career navigation and coaching system; and

(E) career exploration, engagement, and experience.

(b) All high schools in Indiana may participate in the comprehensive career navigation and coaching system implemented under subsection (a).

(c) In implementing and administering the comprehensive career navigation and coaching system described in subsection (a), the department shall:

(1) work in consultation with, and receive cooperation, support, and assistance from:

(A) the department of workforce development, governor's workforce cabinet, and the commission for higher education; and

(B) the resources, providers, and institutions that the department, the department of workforce development, the governor's workforce cabinet, and the commission for higher education use and oversee;

(2) explore approaches and models from Indiana and other states and countries;

(3) where appropriate, use pilot programs or other scaling approaches to implement the comprehensive career navigation and coaching system in a cost effective and efficient manner; and

(4) initially focus on students enrolled in high school.

As added by P.L.134-2025, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 20-26-17-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 17 / Section 20-26-17-1
"Cost of coverage"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "cost of coverage" includes any deposit to a health savings account that is related to a high deductible health plan.

As added by P.L.200-2011, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-35-5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 35 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-35-5-17
Teachers; discontinuance of special education cooperative
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. A teacher who:

(1) has not retained a status as a semipermanent, permanent, or nonpermanent teacher with a participating school corporation; and

(2) loses the teacher's job in a special education cooperative because of a reduction in services or discontinuance of the cooperative;

shall be considered for any job opening for which the teacher is qualified that occurs in any of the participating school corporations in the school year immediately following the reduction in services or discontinuance of the cooperative.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-6-21.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.74-2026, SEC.142.
Ind. Code § 20-38-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 38 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-38-2-4
Designated commissioners; meetings; staff support
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) In accordance with the compact for education adopted by the state under this chapter, the following seven (7) individuals are designated to represent the state as commissioners on the education commission of the states:

(1) The governor.

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

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

(4) Four (4) members appointed by the governor, and serving at the pleasure of the governor, each of whom, either in a professional or lay capacity, is:

(A) involved in the educational system in Indiana; or

(B) familiar with the educational needs and problems in Indiana.

(b) The commissioners designated in subsection (a) are not required to hold meetings. However, the governor may take whatever action is necessary to ensure that the state is appropriately represented at the meetings or events sponsored by the education commission of the states.

(c) The commissioners designated in subsection (a) may exercise on behalf of the state the powers set forth under Article 4 of the compact for education adopted by the state under section 1 of this chapter.

(d) Administrative and staff support for the commissioners shall be provided by the education policy office of the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-11-1-5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 20-23-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-23-12-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-3-21-4.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.184-2023, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 20-19-3-45 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-19-3-45
Publication of testing sites
Status: in_force

Sec. 45. Not later than September 1, 2026, and not later than each September 1 thereafter, the department shall do the following:

(1) Identify schools that allow students who are not enrolled in the school to take the following examinations at the school:

(A) Advanced placement exams.

(B) The PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

(C) The SAT.

(D) The ACT.

(E) The Classic Learning Test.

(F) The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery.

(2) Present the data described in subdivision (1) in a manner that can be conveniently and easily accessed from the department's website to allow a student to determine available testing sites based on the student's geographic location.

As added by P.L.108-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-45-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-45-9-1
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a qualified school corporation until the expiration of IC 20-45-8 under IC 20-45-8-29.

As added by P.L.236-2023, SEC.153. Amended by P.L.214-2025, SEC.204.
Ind. Code § 20-23-12-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-23-12-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-3-21-7.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.184-2023, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-28-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-28-1-6
"Disposition"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Disposition" has the meaning set forth in IC 10-13-3-7.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-3-7.1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-33-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-33-8-8
Duty and powers of school corporation to supervise and discipline students
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Student supervision and the desirable behavior of students in carrying out school purposes is the responsibility of:

(1) a school corporation; and

(2) the students of a school corporation.

(b) In all matters relating to the discipline and conduct of students, school corporation personnel:

(1) stand in the relation of parents to the students of the school corporation;

(2) have the right to take any disciplinary action necessary to promote student conduct that conforms with an orderly and effective educational system, subject to this chapter; and

(3) have qualified immunity with respect to a disciplinary action taken to promote student conduct under subdivision (2) if the action is taken in good faith and is reasonable.

(c) Students must:

(1) follow responsible directions of school personnel in all educational settings; and

(2) refrain from disruptive behavior that interferes with the educational environment.

(d) In accordance with subsection (b), a school corporation may adopt a policy concerning student dress code or distractive behavior.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-0.5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.121-2009, SEC.12; P.L.188-2023, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 20-26.5-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-26.5-1-1
"Coalition"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this article, "coalition" refers to a coalition of continuous improvement school districts approved by the state board under IC 20-26.5-2.

As added by P.L.190-2018, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-24.5-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-24.5-2-7
Laboratory schools; special education programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Each special education program conducted by a laboratory school is subject to IC 20-35.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-14-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.209. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.86.
Ind. Code § 20-24-3-14.1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-24-3-14.1
Nonprofit college and university authorizers
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.1. (a) This section applies to nonprofit colleges and universities described in IC 20-24-1-2.5(5).

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), the ultimate responsibility for choosing to authorize and for maintaining authorization rests with the nonprofit college's or university's board of trustees.

(c) Beginning January 1, 2017, the nonprofit college's or university's board of trustees shall assign authorization authority and authorization responsibilities to a separate legal entity that functions under the direction of the nonprofit college's or university's board. A decision made under this subsection shall be communicated in writing to the department and the state board.

(d) An entity created under subsection (c) is subject to the requirements of IC 5-14-1.5 and IC 5-14-3. Creation of an entity under subsection (c) by a nonprofit college or university described in IC 20-24-1-2.5(5) does not subject the nonprofit college or university itself to the requirements of IC 5-14-1.5 and IC 5-14-3 unless otherwise required by law.

(e) Before an entity created under subsection (c) may authorize a charter school, the entity must conduct a public meeting with public notice in the school corporation where the charter school will be located. If the location of the proposed charter school has not been identified, the public hearing must be held within the county where the proposed charter school would be located.

As added by P.L.127-2016, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 20-23-17-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 17 / Section 20-23-17-4
Term of office
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The term of each individual chosen to serve on the governing body is four (4) years.

(b) The term of each individual chosen to serve on the governing body begins on the date set in the school corporation's organization plan. The date set in the organization plan for an elected member of the governing body to take office may not be more than fourteen (14) months after the date of the member's election. If the school corporation's organization plan does not set a date for a member of the governing body to take office, the member takes office January 1 immediately following the individual's election or appointment.

As added by P.L.179-2011, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.219-2013, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 20-26-11-12 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 11 / Section 20-26-11-12
Interstate transfers
Status: reserved

Sec. 12. (a) If a student is transferred from a school corporation in Indiana to a public school corporation in another state, the transferor corporation shall pay the transferee corporation the full tuition fee charged by the transferee corporation. However, the amount of the full tuition fee may not exceed the amount charged by the transferor corporation for the same class of school, or if the school does not have the same classification, the amount may not exceed the amount charged by the geographically nearest school corporation in Indiana that has the same classification.

(b) If a child is:

(1) placed by or with the consent of the department of child services in an out-of-state institution or other facility; and

(2) provided all educational programs and services by a public school corporation in the state where the child is placed, whether at the facility, the public school, or another location;

the department of child services shall pay to the public school corporation in which the child is enrolled, the amount of transfer tuition specified in subsection (c).

(c) The transfer tuition for which the department of child services is obligated under subsection (b) is equal to the following:

(1) The amount under a written agreement among the department of child services, the institution or other facility, and the governing body of the public school corporation in the other state that specifies the amount and method of computing transfer tuition.

(2) The full tuition fee charged by the transferee corporation, if subdivision (1) does not apply. However, the amount of the full tuition fee must not exceed the amount charged by the transferor corporation for the same class of school, or if the school does not have the same classification, the amount must not exceed the amount charged by the geographically nearest school corporation in Indiana that has the same classification.

(d) If a child is:

(1) placed by or with the consent of the department of child services in an out-of-state institution or other facility; and

(2) provided:

(A) onsite educational programs and services either through the facility's employees or by contract with another person or organization that is not a public school corporation; or

(B) educational programs and services by a nonpublic school;

the department of child services shall pay in an amount and in the manner specified in a written agreement between the department of child services and the institution or other facility.

(e) For purposes of IC 4-13-2, an agreement described in subsection (c) or (d) shall not be treated as a contract.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-6.1-7.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.150; P.L.146-2008, SEC.470; P.L.135-2025, SEC.10; P.L.214-2025, SEC.93.