Ind. Code § 20-38-3-13 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 38 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-38-3-13
Oversight, enforcement, and dispute resolution
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. ARTICLE XIII. OVERSIGHT, ENFORCEMENT, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

A. Oversight

1. The executive, legislative, and judicial branches of state government in each member state shall enforce this compact and take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the compact's purposes and intent. This compact and the rules adopted under this compact have standing as statutory law.

2. All courts shall take judicial notice of this compact and the rules adopted under this compact in any judicial or administrative proceeding in a member state pertaining to the subject matter of this compact that may affect the powers, responsibilities, or actions of the interstate commission.

3. The interstate commission is entitled to receive all service of process in any proceeding and has standing to intervene in the proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide service of process to the interstate commission renders a judgment or an order void as to the interstate commission, this compact, or adopted rules.

B. If the interstate commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this compact, the bylaws, or the adopted rules, the interstate commission shall do the following:

1. Provide written notice to the defaulting state and other member states of the nature of the default, the means of curing the default, and any action taken by the interstate commission. The interstate commission shall specify the conditions by which the defaulting state must cure its default.

2. Provide remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding the default.

3. If the defaulting state fails to cure the default, the defaulting state shall be withdrawn from this compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the member states, and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred by this compact are terminated from the effective date of the defaulting state's withdrawal. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of the default.

4. Suspension or termination of membership in this compact shall be imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or withdraw shall be given by the interstate commission to the governor, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state's legislature, and each of the member states.

5. The member state that has been suspended or withdrawn is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of its suspension or termination, including obligations, the performance of which extends beyond the effective date of suspension or withdrawal.

6. The interstate commission shall not bear any costs relating to any member state that has been found to be in default or that has been suspended or withdrawn from this compact unless otherwise mutually agreed upon in writing between the interstate commission and the defaulting member state.

7. The defaulting member state may appeal the action of the interstate commission by petitioning the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the interstate commission has its principal offices. The prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees.

C. Dispute Resolution

1. The interstate commission shall attempt, upon the request of a member state, to resolve disputes that are subject to this compact and that may arise among member states and between member and nonmember states.

2. The interstate commission shall adopt a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate.

D. Enforcement

1. The interstate commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this compact.

2. The interstate commission may, by majority vote of the members, initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or, at the discretion of the interstate commission, in the federal district where the interstate commission has its principal offices, to enforce compliance with this compact and its adopted rules and bylaws against a member state in default. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees.

3. The remedies set forth in this section are not the exclusive remedies of the interstate commission. The interstate commission may avail itself of any other remedies available under state law or the regulation of a profession.

As added by P.L.21-2009, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-2010, SEC.82.
Ind. Code § 20-26-7-42 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-26-7-42
Township schools; subsequent conveyance to correct error in prior conveyance
Status: in_force

Sec. 42. (a) If an officer authorized to sell school land sells any lands without a title to the land, the officer or the officer's successor in office may convey other land of equal value that is agreed upon by the officer and the purchaser, purchaser's heirs, or purchaser's assigns. If an agreement is not made, the purchase money, with interest, shall be repaid to the purchaser, purchaser's heirs, purchaser's executors, purchaser's administrators, or purchaser's assigns.

(b) Purchase money may not be repaid until the prosecuting attorney has:

(1) investigated the facts of the case; and

(2) certified to the correctness of the claim.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-1-1-81.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.126.
Ind. Code § 20-40-18-12 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 40 / Chapter 18 / Section 20-40-18-12
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.244-2017, SEC.86. Expired 6-30-2020 by P.L.244-2017, SEC.86.
Ind. Code § 20-40-9-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 40 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-40-9-6
Uses; payment of debt and lease expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Money in the debt service fund may be used for payment of the following:

(1) All debt and other obligations arising out of funds borrowed or advanced for school buildings when purchased from the proceeds of a bond issue for capital construction.

(2) A lease to provide capital construction.

(3) Interest on emergency and temporary loans.

(4) All debt and other obligations arising out of funds borrowed or advanced for the purchase or lease of school buses when purchased or leased from the proceeds of a bond issue, or from money obtained from a loan made under IC 20-27-4-5, for that purpose.

(5) All debt and other obligations arising out of funds borrowed to pay judgments against the school corporation.

(6) All debt and other obligations arising out of funds borrowed to purchase equipment.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-4-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.163. Amended by P.L.257-2013, SEC.38; P.L.85-2017, SEC.82; P.L.244-2017, SEC.80.
Ind. Code § 20-23-4-19 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-23-4-19
Creation of community school corporation in certain existing school corporations; motion of state board; hearings; definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) If the creation of a community school corporation out of an existing corporation:

(1) would not involve a change in its territorial boundaries or in its board of school trustees or other governing body, other than a change in the time of election or appointment or the time the board members take office; and

(2) is consistent with the standards set up under this chapter and the standards set out in this section;

the state board may on its own motion or on petition of the governing body of the existing school corporation at any time with hearing in the county where the school corporation is located, after notice by publication at least once in one (1) newspaper of general circulation published in the county where the school corporation is located, at least ten (10) but not more than thirty (30) days before the date of a hearing, and without action of the county committee declare the existing school corporation to be a community school corporation by adopting a resolution to this effect. The existing school corporation qualifies as to size and financial resources if it has an ADA of at least two hundred seventy (270) students in grades 9 through 12 or at least one thousand (1,000) students in grades 1 through 12, and has an assessed valuation per student of at least five thousand dollars ($5,000).

(b) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings:

(1) "County tax" means a property tax:

(A) that is levied at an equal rate in the entire county in which any school corporation is located, other than a tax qualifying as a countywide tax within the meaning of Acts 1959, c.328, s.2, or any similar statute; and

(B) for which the net proceeds of which are distributed to school corporations in the county.

(2) "Assessed valuation" of any school corporation means the net assessed value of its real and personal property as of March 1, 1964, adjusted in the same manner as the assessed valuation is adjusted for each county by the department of local government finance under Acts 1949, c.247, s.5, as amended, unless that statute has been repealed or no longer provides for an adjustment. If a county has a county tax, the assessed valuation of each school corporation in the county shall be increased by the amount of assessed valuation, if any, that would be required to raise an amount of money, equal to the excess of the amount distributed to any school corporation from the county tax over the amount collected from the county tax in the school corporation, using total taxes levied by the school corporation in terms of rate:

(A) excluding the countywide tax under Acts 1959, c.328, s.2, or any similar statute; and

(B) including all other taxes levied by or for the school corporation.

The increased valuation shall be based on the excess distributed to the school corporation from the county tax levied for the year 1964 and the total taxes levied for the year, or if the county tax is first applied or is raised for years after 1964, then the excess distributions and total taxes levied for the year in which the tax is first applied or raised. If the excess distribution and total taxes levied cannot be determined accurately on or before the adoption of the resolution provided in this section, excess distribution and taxes levied shall be estimated by the department of local government finance using the last preceding assessed valuations and tax rates or such other information as that department determines, certifying the increased assessment to the state board before such time. In all cases, the excess distribution shall be determined upon the assumption that the county tax is one hundred percent (100%) collected and all collections are distributed.

(3) "Assessed valuation per student" of any school corporation means the assessed valuation of any school corporation divided by its ADA in grades 1 through 12.

(4) "ADA" in any school corporation means the average daily attendance of students who are residents in the school corporation and in the particular grades to which the term refers for the school year 1964-1965 in accordance with the applicable regulations of the secretary of education, used in determining average daily attendance in the distribution of the tuition funds by the state to its various school corporations where funds are distributed on such basis and irrespective of whether the figures are the actual resident daily attendance of the school for the school year.

(c) The community school corporation automatically comes into being on either July 1 or January 1 following the date of approval, whichever is earlier. The state board shall mail by certified mail, return receipt requested, a copy of the resolution certified by the county committee's chairperson or secretary to:

(1) the recorder of the county from which the county committee having jurisdiction of the existing school corporation was appointed; and

(2) the county committee.

The resolution may change the time of election or appointment of the board of trustees of the school corporation or the time the trustees take office. The recorder shall without cost record the certified resolution in the miscellaneous records of the county. The recording constitutes a permanent record of the action of the state board and may be relied on by any person. Unless the resolution provides that an interim member of the board of trustees shall not be appointed, the board of trustees in office on the date of the action continues to constitute the board of trustees of the school corporation until their successors are qualified, and the terms of their respective office and board membership remain unchanged except to the extent the resolution otherwise provides. For purposes of this chapter and IC 20-23-16-1 through IC 20-23-16-5, a community school corporation shall be regarded as a school corporation created under section 16 of this chapter.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-4-1-18.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.2-2006, SEC.93; P.L.233-2015, SEC.56; P.L.43-2021, SEC.59.
Ind. Code § 20-43-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-43-8-3
Modification of full-time equivalency requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Participation in a program is not required to the extent of full-time equivalency.

(b) A count may not be made on any program that has not been approved by the state board or to the extent that a pupil is not participating to the extent required by any rule of the state board.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-3-12-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.166. Amended by P.L.230-2017, SEC.13; P.L.11-2023, SEC.69.
Ind. Code § 20-23-4-42 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-23-4-42
Deadline to institute certain actions to enjoin school construction or the performance of any of the terms and conditions of a lease or the execution, sale, or delivery of bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 42. An action to enjoin school construction or the performance of any of the terms and conditions of a lease or the execution, sale, or delivery of bonds, on the ground that any approval should not have been granted, may not be instituted at any time later than fifteen (15) days after approval has been granted.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-4-1-34.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.459; P.L.233-2015, SEC.61.
Ind. Code § 20-28-8-12 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-28-8-12
Director of special education; nonrenewal of contract; notice; private conference
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) At least thirty (30) days before giving written notice of refusal to renew a contract under section 11 of this chapter, the managing body, or an employee at the direction of the managing body, shall inform the local director by written preliminary notice that:

(1) the managing body is considering a decision not to renew the contract; and

(2) if the local director files a request with the managing body for a private conference not later than five (5) days after receiving the preliminary notice, the local director is entitled to a private conference with the superintendent, president, trustee, or other head of the managing body.

(b) If the local director files a request with the managing body for an additional private conference not more than five (5) days after the initial private conference with the superintendent, president, trustee, or other head of the managing body, the local director is entitled to an additional private conference with the managing body before being given written notice of refusal to renew the contract.

(c) The preliminary notice required under this section must include the managing body's reasons for considering a decision not to renew.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-4-25.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-35-12-14 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 35 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-35-12-14
Center duties; parent resource requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) The center shall do the following:

(1) Review the lists provided to the center from the advisory committee under section 13 of this chapter.

(2) Select language developmental milestones to include in the parent resource described in subdivision (5).

(3) Not later than July 1, 2020, inform the advisory committee regarding which language developmental milestones the center selected for the parent resource described in subdivision (5).

(4) Not later than July 1, 2020, approve tools and assessments as provided under this chapter to be used in assessing children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

(5) Prepare a parent resource that:

(A) includes the language developmental milestones described in subdivision (2);

(B) can be used by a parent to monitor and track the expressive and receptive language acquisition and developmental stages toward English literacy of children who are deaf or hard of hearing; and

(C) meets the requirements of subsection (b).

(b) The parent resource prepared by the center under subsection (a)(5) must meet the following requirements:

(1) Be appropriate for use, in both content and administration, with children who:

(A) are less than eleven (11) years of age;

(B) are deaf or hard of hearing; and

(C) use:

(i) ASL;

(ii) English; or

(iii) both ASL and English.

(2) Be written for clarity and ease of use by parents.

(3) Be aligned to the applicable:

(A) state standards for infant, toddler, and preschool assessments;

(B) federal standards for assessing the development of children with disabilities; and

(C) state standards in ASL and English language arts.

(4) Include information explaining that:

(A) the parent resource is not a formal assessment of language and English literacy development; and

(B) a parent's observation of the parent's child may differ from formal assessment data presented at a meeting for a child's individualized education program, individualized family service plan, or a plan developed under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. 794.

(5) Contain the language developmental milestones selected by the center under this section.

(6) Present the language developmental milestones in terms of development of all children who are less than eleven (11) years of age.

(7) Provide information regarding the general development of language, including phonology, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics, to a parent whose child uses a language at home that is not English or ASL.

(8) Provide information on additional supports for language acquisition, including:

(A) amplification device options;

(B) ASL services options; and

(C) other additional supports determined appropriate by the center.

(9) Provide information about special education law in Indiana as the law applies to children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

(10) Provide additional information for parents of children who:

(A) are deaf or hard of hearing; and

(B) have additional disabilities.

(11) Provide notice that a parent of a child has the right to select the language or communication mode for the child's language acquisition and developmental milestone tracking.

(c) The center shall:

(1) distribute the parent resource prepared under this section to parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing; and

(2) post the parent resource prepared under this section on the center's website.

As added by P.L.260-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.156-2020, SEC.81; P.L.23-2026, SEC.202.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-24-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 24 / Section 20-20.5-24-3
"Pilot program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "pilot program" refers to the mastery based education pilot program established by section 4 of this chapter.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-54-3.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-19-3-38 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-19-3-38
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.190-2025, SEC.1. Expired 7-1-2026 by P.L.190-2025, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.74-2026, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 20-33-7.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 20-33-7.5-1
"School"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "school" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-30-17-1.

As added by P.L.248-2023, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 20-26-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-26-3-4
School corporation powers; exercise
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A school corporation may exercise any power the school corporation possesses to the extent that the power:

(1) is not expressly denied by the Constitution of the State of Indiana, by statute, or by rule of the state board; and

(2) is not expressly granted to another entity.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-1.5-4.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 20-30-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-30-9-4
"Non-English dominant students"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "non-English dominant students" means students who have difficulty performing in classes conducted solely in English because:

(1) the students' native tongue is not English;

(2) the language most often spoken by the students is not English; or

(3) the language most often spoken in the students' homes is not English.

[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 § 20-25-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-25-10-2
Plan requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The plan modified, developed, and implemented under this chapter must do the following:

(1) Provide for efforts to increase support of the schools by:

(A) the parents of students; and

(B) the neighborhood communities surrounding the schools.

(2) Establish student performance improvement levels for students in each school in the school city that are not less rigorous than the student performance improvement levels developed under IC 20-31.

(3) Provide opportunity and support for the educators in each school to develop a school plan, including:

(A) traditional or innovative methods and approaches to improve student achievement; and

(B) efficient and cost effective management efforts in the school;

that are developed consistently with IC 20-25-12-1 and with the board's plan developed under this chapter.

(4) Require annual reports identifying the progress of student achievement for each school as described in IC 20-25-9-6.

(5) Provide for the effective evaluation of:

(A) each school in the school city; and

(B) the school's educators;

including the consideration of student achievement in the school.

(6) Provide a range of opportunity for remediation of students who:

(A) fail to meet state achievement standards; or

(B) are at risk of academic failure.

(7) Require action to raise the level of performance of a school if the school's students fail to achieve student performance improvement levels established for the school under IC 20-25-11-1.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-3.1-7-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.250-2023, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-20.5-6-6
Application for funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. To be eligible to receive money under this chapter, a school corporation must apply to the department on forms provided by the department.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-13-11.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-27-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-27-2-10
"Special purpose bus"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. "Special purpose bus" means a motor vehicle:

(1) that is designed and constructed for the accommodation of more than ten (10) passengers;

(2) that:

(A) meets the federal school bus safety requirements under 49 U.S.C. 30125 except the:

(i) stop signal arm required under federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 131; and

(ii) flashing lamps required under federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 108;

(B) when owned by a school corporation and used to transport students, complies with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as prescribed by the United States Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as set forth in 49 CFR Chapter III Subchapter B; or

(C) when owned by a school corporation and used to transport students, is a motor coach type bus; and

(3) that is used by a school corporation for transportation purposes appropriate under IC 20-27-9-5.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-1-4.5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.168-2022, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-45-8-14 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-45-8-14
Establishment of fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. A county school distribution fund is established in a qualified county.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-13-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.168.
Ind. Code § 20-26-7-29 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-26-7-29
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-44-1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.123.
Ind. Code § 20-46-9-20 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 46 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-46-9-20
Limitations on successive referenda
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) If a referendum is approved by the voters in a school corporation under this chapter in a calendar year, another referendum may not be placed on the ballot in the school corporation under this chapter in the following calendar year.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter and in addition to the restriction specified in subsection (a), if a school corporation imposes in a calendar year a referendum levy approved in a referendum under this chapter, the school corporation may not simultaneously impose in that calendar year more than one (1) additional referendum levy approved in a subsequent referendum under this chapter.

As added by P.L.272-2019, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-33-9-11 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-33-9-11
Procedure to make report
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) If an individual who is required to make a report under this chapter is a member of the staff of a school, the individual shall make the report by immediately notifying the principal of the school that a school employee may have received a threat or may be the victim of intimidation, battery, or harassment.

(b) An individual who receives a report under subsection (a) shall immediately make a report or cause a report to be made under section 13 of this chapter.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-12.5-4.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.72-2006, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 20-43-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-43-3-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-3-1.7-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.166. Repealed by P.L.146-2008, SEC.807.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-20.5-1-5
Comprehensive plan for implementation of chapter; adoption
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The state board shall do the following:

(1) Adopt a comprehensive plan to implement this chapter.

(2) Determine the areas in Indiana that will be served by an educational service center.

(b) In determining the geographic area to be served by an educational service center, the state board shall consider the following:

(1) Physical factors.

(2) Socio-economic factors.

(3) Educational factors.

(4) Existing cooperative efforts and agreements.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-1-4.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-25-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-25-4-11
Board of school commissioners; powers and duties conferred by law
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The board has the powers and duties conferred upon governing bodies by existing statutes and by the general school laws, including IC 20-26-1, IC 20-26-2, IC 20-26-3, IC 20-26-4, IC 20-26-5, IC 20-26-7, and IC 20-41-1, to the extent the powers and duties are consistent with this chapter.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-3-11-24.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.2-2006, SEC.114.
Ind. Code § 20-40-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 40 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-40-2-5
Payment of athletic coaches
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Remuneration for athletic coaches, whether or not the athletic coaches are:

(1) otherwise employed by the school corporation; and

(2) licensed under IC 20-28-4 or IC 20-28-5;

must be budgeted in the education fund and must be paid from the education fund.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-11-4(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.163. Amended by P.L.244-2017, SEC.70.
Ind. Code § 20-23-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-23-10-3
"Merger"
Status: reserved

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "merger" means the merger of all the school corporations in a county into a single school corporation in which the rights and obligations of each school corporation, including the right to receive tax and other money, are transferred into a new corporation to be known in this chapter as the merged corporation.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-4-19-1(e).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-26-17-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 17 / Section 20-26-17-5
Compensation to producer or adviser; eligibility for coverage; collectively bargained coverage
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The following apply with respect to a school corporation's employee health coverage program:

(1) If the school corporation pays a commission, a bonus, an override, a contingency fee, or any other compensation to an insurance producer or other adviser in connection with the health coverage, the school corporation shall:

(A) specify the commission, bonus, override, contingency fee, or other compensation in the school corporation's annual budget fixed under IC 6-1.1-17; and

(B) make the information specified under clause (A) available to the public upon request.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (b), all individuals insured under the school corporation's employee health coverage program:

(A) are eligible for the same coverage as all other individuals insured under the program; and

(B) to the extent allowed by federal law, may pay different amounts for the coverage.

(b) Except as provided in IC 5-10-8-6.7(b), a school corporation:

(1) may:

(A) make an assignment of wages upon the request of a school corporation employee in accordance with IC 22-2-6-2 to pay the school corporation employee's share of premiums for health insurance that is available to the school corporation employee as a result of a collective bargaining agreement:

(i) negotiated with the school corporation by a labor organization; and

(ii) under which the school corporation employee is covered; and

(B) pay the school corporation's share of premiums for the bargained health insurance; and

(2) is not required to make the bargained health insurance available to all school corporation employees.

As added by P.L.200-2011, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.175; P.L.143-2016, SEC.1; P.L.74-2026, SEC.85.
Ind. Code § 20-25-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-25-4-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.2-2006, SEC.199.
Ind. Code § 20-27-7-14 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-27-7-14
Display of out-of-service certificate
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. An out-of-service certificate issued under section 13 of this chapter shall be displayed as viewed from the outside in the lower left corner of the windshield of the special purpose bus or school bus for which the certificate is issued. However, if the left corner position obstructs the driver's view, the out-of-service certificate may be positioned on the bottom of the windshield so as to minimize the obstruction to the driver's view. The out-of-service certificate may be removed only by the state police department following an inspection that verifies that the special purpose bus or school bus meets the minimum standards under this chapter.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-4-6(e).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 20-33-12-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-33-12-6
Prohibition on required participation in religious activities
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. This chapter shall not be construed to authorize the state or any political subdivision to do either of the following:

(1) Require any person to participate in prayer or in any other religious activity.

(2) Violate the constitutional rights of any person.

As added by P.L.220-2017, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-19-7-13 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-19-7-13
Assistance to school corporations
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) Upon the request of a school corporation that is required to submit a corrective action plan, the DUAB and other appropriate state departments and agencies shall:

(1) assist the school corporation in developing the corrective action plan; and

(2) provide technical assistance to the school corporation.

(b) The DUAB and any other state departments or agencies that provide assistance to a school corporation under this section are not responsible for implementing the corrective action plan.

As added by P.L.213-2018(ss), SEC.15. Amended by P.L.184-2023, SEC.23; P.L.236-2023, SEC.141.
Ind. Code § 20-18-2-2.8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-18-2-2.8
"Criminal organization"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.8. "Criminal organization" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-45-9-1.

As added by P.L.190-2013, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.25-2016, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 20-23-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-23-8-2
"Clerk"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "clerk" means:

(1) the clerk of the circuit court of the county in which a school corporation is located; or

(2) if a school corporation is located in more than one (1) county, the clerks in each of the counties in which the school corporation is located.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-24-2.1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 20-24-2.1-4
Indiana charter school board fund; funding
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Funding for the charter board consists of administrative fees collected under IC 20-24-7-4.

(b) The Indiana charter school board fund is established for the purpose of funding the charter board.

(c) The fund consists of administrative fees collected under IC 20-24-7-4.

(d) The charter board shall administer the fund.

(e) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund but remains available to be used for the purposes of this chapter.

(f) Money in the fund is appropriated continuously for the purposes of this chapter.

As added by P.L.91-2011, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.139-2022, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 20-19-3-15 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-19-3-15
Incentives to enroll, reenroll, continue attending, or receive services prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) This section does not apply to a school promotional item that has minimal monetary value.

(b) As used in this section, "CSA participating entity" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-51.4-2-3.2.

(c) As used in this section, "ESA participating entity" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-51.4-2-4.7.

(d) As used in this section, "school" means any of the following:

(1) A school corporation.

(2) A charter school, including a conversion charter school or a virtual charter school.

(3) A nonpublic school that has any students enrolled who receive a choice scholarship under IC 20-51-4.

(e) A school, an ESA or CSA participating entity, an employee of a school or an ESA or CSA participating entity, or a member or representative of an association affiliated with a school employee organization (as defined in IC 20-29-2-14) may not offer or give, as an incentive to enroll, reenroll, continue attending, or receive services from a school or an ESA or CSA participating entity, any item that has monetary value, including cash or a gift card, to:

(1) a student or prospective student (or the parent of a student or prospective student) in exchange for enrolling, reenrolling, or incentivizing continued attendance of the student or prospective student at the school or with the ESA or CSA participating entity; or

(2) any person in exchange for referring a prospective student to the school or ESA or CSA participating entity.

As added by P.L.223-2015, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.139-2022, SEC.5; P.L.202-2023, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 20-26-4-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-26-4-10
Property ownership not qualification
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Property ownership is not a qualification for serving as a member of a governing body.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-3-10.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 20-26-4-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-26-4-4.5
School board vacancy because of member's death
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. (a) The definitions in IC 3-5-2.1 apply to this section.

(b) If a vacancy in a school board office exists because of the death of a school board member, the vacancy must be filled under IC 20-23-4-30. If IC 20-23-4-30(c)(2) applies to the vacancy, the vacancy must be filled after the secretary of the governing body receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.

As added by P.L.119-2005, SEC.33. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.95; P.L.135-2025, SEC.4; P.L.186-2025, SEC.115; P.L.195-2025, SEC.40; P.L.232-2025, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 20-25.7-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25.7 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-25.7-4-11
Development of program to support establishment of an innovation network school
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The board shall develop a program to provide support to teachers and administrators who wish to establish an innovation network school.

As added by P.L.214-2015, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-18-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 18 / Section 20-20.5-18-3
"Intermediary"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "intermediary" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-18-1-3.5.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-47-3.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-33-2-26 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-33-2-26
Enforcement of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) It is the duty of each:

(1) superintendent;

(2) attendance officer;

(3) state attendance official;

(4) security police officer appointed under IC 36-8-3-7; and

(5) school corporation police officer appointed under IC 20-26-16;

to enforce this chapter in their respective jurisdictions and to execute the affidavits authorized under this section. The duty is several, and the failure of one (1) or more to act does not excuse another official from the obligation to enforce this chapter. The duty includes reporting to the prosecuting attorney that a child is a habitual truant.

(b) An affidavit:

(1) against a parent for a violation of this chapter; and

(2) concerning a child being a habitual truant;

shall be prepared and filed in the same manner and under the procedure prescribed for filing affidavits for the prosecution of public offenses.

(c) Before a prosecuting attorney files an affidavit described in subsection (b), the prosecuting attorney may do the following:

(1) Conduct a meeting with the child, the child's parent, school officials, and any relevant service providers.

(2) In preparation for a meeting described in subdivision (1), collaborate with the involved parties to develop an intervention plan to address the child's truancy. The plan may include referrals to support services, counseling, academic assistance, or other resources intended to reduce the likelihood of further truancy.

(3) Make reasonable efforts to secure appropriate support services, including:

(A) mental health services;

(B) family counseling; or

(C) educational support;

for the child and the child's family, as applicable, for the purpose of addressing the root causes of the truancy.

(d) Upon completion of the development of an intervention plan and meeting under subsection (c)(1) and (c)(2), the prosecuting attorney shall provide written notice to the child's parent summarizing the following:

(1) Outcome of the meeting.

(2) Services or other resources offered.

(3) Conditions for avoiding prosecution, if applicable.

(e) An affidavit under this section shall be filed in a court with jurisdiction in the county in which the affected child resides.

(f) The prosecuting attorney shall notify each parent of a child regarding an affidavit described in subsection (b) when the affidavit is filed under this section.

(g) The prosecuting attorney shall file and prosecute actions under this section as in other criminal cases.

(h) The court shall promptly hear cases brought under this section.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-3-32.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.34-2008, SEC.2; P.L.125-2024, SEC.2; P.L.208-2025, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 20-43-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-43-4-3
Fixing day to determine ADM
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Subject to section 3.7 of this chapter and subsection (b), the state board shall make an ADM count of the eligible pupils enrolled in each school corporation two (2) times each school year, with one (1) count date occurring in each of the following periods:

(1) The fall count of ADM shall be made on October 1 or another date set by the board to align the count of ADM with the federal pupil enrollment count.

(2) The spring count of ADM shall be made on a day during February fixed by the state board.

(b) If the fall count day of ADM falls on a Saturday, Sunday, national legal holiday recognized by the federal government, or a statewide holiday, the fall count of ADM shall be made on the immediately following day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or national or statewide holiday.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-3-1.6-1.1(d) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.166. Amended by P.L.144-2012, SEC.6; P.L.217-2017, SEC.122; P.L.108-2019, SEC.222; P.L.130-2022, SEC.6; P.L.201-2023, SEC.202.
Ind. Code § 20-18-2-20.3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-18-2-20.3
"State tuition support"
Status: in_force

Sec. 20.3. "State tuition support" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-43-1-25.

[2006 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 20-30-9-13 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-30-9-13
Application by school corporation for funds; determination by division; criteria
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) Each school corporation must apply to the division to receive funds under this chapter. The division director shall determine on a competitive basis which bilingual-bicultural programs are to receive the funds under this chapter. The criteria for determining the distribution of funds are as follows:

(1) The extent to which the educational needs identified and addressed in the application for funds are for bilingual-bicultural programs in areas having the greatest need in Indiana.

(2) The extent to which educational needs are clearly identified and realistic objectives are carefully planned to meet the objectives.

(3) The extent to which the application sets forth quantifiable measurement of the success of the proposed bilingual-bicultural program in providing students who do not speak English as a dominant language with language skills necessary for the students' education.

(4) The extent to which the application contains evidence that:

(A) the costs of bilingual-bicultural program components are reasonable in relation to the expected benefits;

(B) the proposed bilingual-bicultural program will be coordinated with existing efforts; and

(C) all possible efforts are being made to minimize the amount of funds requested for purchase of equipment necessary for implementation of the proposed bilingual-bicultural program.

(5) The extent to which the application indicates that the personnel to be employed in the bilingual-bicultural program possess qualifications relevant to the objectives of the bilingual-bicultural program.

(b) The division director may not award more than three hundred dollars ($300) per student under this chapter.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-5.5-8.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 20-24-9-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-24-9-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5.5-9-6.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.250-2023, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-43-13-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-43-13-4-b
Determination of complexity index
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. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), the complexity index is the percentage of the school corporation's students who were receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits, or foster care services as of October 1 in the school year ending in the later of:

(1) 2025; or

(2) the first year of operation of the school corporation.

(b) For a conversion charter school, the percentage determined under this section is the percentage of the sponsor school corporation.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), the complexity index for a school corporation that has entered into an agreement with one (1) or more charter schools to participate as an innovation network charter school under IC 20-25.7-5 for a state fiscal year is equal to the result using the following formula:

STEP ONE: Determine:

(A) the school corporation's enrollment; minus

(B) the following, as applicable:

(i) For each participating innovation network charter school described in IC 20-25.7-5-2(a), the enrollment of each participating innovation network charter school.

(ii) For each participating innovation network charter school described in IC 20-25.7-5-2.5(a), the enrollment of students described in IC 20-25.7-5-2.5(c)(2) of each participating innovation network charter school.

STEP TWO: Determine the number of students in the school corporation who were receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits, or foster care services as of October 1 in the school year ending in 2025, not including students enrolled in each participating innovation network charter school.

STEP THREE: Divide the result of STEP TWO by the result of STEP ONE.

STEP FOUR: Determine the following, as applicable:

(A) For each participating innovation network charter school described in IC 20-25.7-5-2(a), enrollment of each participating innovation network charter school.

(B) For each participating innovation network charter school described in IC 20-25.7-5-2.5(a), the enrollment of students described in IC 20-25.7-5-2.5(c)(2) of each participating innovation network charter school.

STEP FIVE: Determine, as applicable:

(A) for each participating innovation network charter school described in IC 20-25.7-5-2(a), the number of students in each participating innovation network charter school; and

(B) for each participating innovation network charter school described in IC 20-25.7-5-2.5(a), the number of students described in IC 20-25.7-5-2.5(c)(2) in each participating innovation network charter school;

who were receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits, or foster care services as of October 1 in the school year ending in the later of 2025 or the first year of operation of the participating innovation network charter school.

STEP SIX: Divide the result of STEP FIVE by the result of STEP FOUR.

STEP SEVEN: For each participating innovation network charter school, determine the greater of:

(A) the result of STEP THREE; or

(B) the result of STEP SIX.

STEP EIGHT: For each participating innovation network charter school, multiply the result of STEP SEVEN by the result of STEP FOUR.

STEP NINE: Determine the sum of:

(A) the result of STEP TWO; plus

(B) the results of STEP EIGHT, for each participating innovation network charter school.

STEP TEN: Determine the sum of:

(A) the result of STEP ONE; plus

(B) the results of STEP FOUR for each participating innovation network charter school.

STEP ELEVEN: Divide the STEP NINE result by the STEP TEN result.

(d) If the complexity index of a participating innovation network charter school that was established before January 1, 2016, is, for the current school year, greater than the complexity index for the school corporation with which the innovation network charter school has contracted, the complexity index of the participating innovation network charter school is determined as described in IC 20-25.7-5-2(f).

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.301. Amended by P.L.213-2015, SEC.229; P.L.217-2017, SEC.134; P.L.108-2019, SEC.233; P.L.165-2021, SEC.168; P.L.201-2023, SEC.213; P.L.213-2025, SEC.197; P.L.151-2026, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 20-47-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 47 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-47-4-5
Powers; lessor corporation; acquisition and financing of existing or improved school building
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A lessor corporation qualified or formed to acquire a site, erect a school building on the site, and lease the school building to a school corporation or the public education corporation under IC 20-47-2 or IC 20-47-3 may:

(1) be qualified or formed to acquire, improve, or expand an existing school building;

(2) acquire, improve, or expand an existing school building;

(3) finance an existing school building or improved school building; and

(4) lease an existing school building or improved school building to a school corporation or the public education corporation under applicable law.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-5-9-2(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.170. Amended by P.L.101-2026, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 20-42.5-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 42.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-42.5-3-5
Student instructional expenditures report; school corporation expenditures report
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) For each school year using the 2005-2006 school year as a baseline:

(1) the office of management and budget shall analyze and report to the state board, the governor, and the general assembly the ratio of student instructional expenditures to all other expenditures for the previous school year; and

(2) each school corporation shall submit a report or make available to the department in a form and manner determined by the department the percentage of resources spent by the school corporation during the previous school year on each of the following categories of expenditures:

(A) Student academic achievement expenditures.

(B) Student instructional support expenditures.

(C) Overhead and operational expenditures.

(D) Nonoperational expenditures.

(b) The reports to the general assembly under subsection (a)(1) must be submitted to the executive director of the legislative services agency in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-10-3-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.240. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.300; P.L.130-2018, SEC.90; P.L.74-2026, SEC.150.
Ind. Code § 20-32-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 32 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-32-7-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-4.7-8.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.16. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.244.
Ind. Code § 20-51.4-2-4.3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51.4 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-51.4-2-4.3
"ESA account"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.3. "ESA account" refers to an Indiana education scholarship account established by an eligible student's parent or an emancipated (as described in IC 20-26-11-4) eligible student under IC 20-51.4-4-1.

As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 20-44-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-44-2-6
Application of statutory limits
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The power of the governing body in making tax levies shall be exercised within existing statutory limits. The levies are subject to the review required by law.

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.167.
Ind. Code § 20-43-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-43-1-15
Repealed
Status: repealed

[2006 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.166. Repealed by P.L.234-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 20-34-5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 34 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-34-5-12
Requirements of plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) A diabetes management and treatment plan must be prepared and implemented for a student with diabetes for use during school hours or at a school related activity. The plan must be developed by:

(1) the licensed health care practitioner responsible for the student's diabetes treatment; and

(2) the student's parent or legal guardian.

(b) A diabetes management and treatment plan must:

(1) identify the health care services or procedures the student should receive at school;

(2) evaluate the student's:

(A) ability to manage; and

(B) level of understanding of;

the student's diabetes; and

(3) be signed by the student's parent or legal guardian and the licensed health care practitioner responsible for the student's diabetes treatment.

(c) The parent or legal guardian of a student with diabetes shall submit a copy of the student's diabetes management and treatment plan to the school nurse. The plan must be submitted to and be reviewed by the school nurse:

(1) before or at the beginning of a school year;

(2) at the time the student enrolls, if the student is enrolled in school after the beginning of the school year; or

(3) as soon as practicable following a diagnosis of diabetes for the student.

As added by P.L.166-2007, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-51.4-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51.4 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-51.4-4-11
Public school not required to provide services
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Notwithstanding 511 IAC 7-34-1(d)(4), a public school is not required to make available special education and related services to an eligible student if the eligible student receives funds under section 2 of this chapter and the special education services are provided to the eligible student by the ESA participating entity. This section may not be construed as a restriction or limitation on any of the rights, benefits, and protections granted to an individual under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.).

As added by P.L.165-2021, SEC.180. Amended by P.L.202-2023, SEC.60.
Ind. Code § 20-43-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-43-2-2
Maximum distributions; excessive distributions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The maximum state distribution for a state fiscal year for all school corporations for the purposes described in section 3 of this chapter is the amount appropriated by the general assembly for those purposes for that state fiscal year.

(b) If the budget director, after review by the budget committee, makes a determination that the amount of the distribution for a state fiscal year for all school corporations for the purposes described in section 3 of this chapter exceeds the amount appropriated for these purposes for the state fiscal year, the budget agency shall transfer money from the state tuition reserve account to the state general fund to cover the difference. However, the maximum amount that may be transferred to the state general fund for the state fiscal year may not exceed:

(1) seventy-five million dollars ($75,000,000) for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018; and

(2) twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000) for a state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019, or thereafter.

(c) Any amounts transferred under this section shall be used to augment the appropriation for state tuition support for the state fiscal year and shall be distributed to school corporations to make or restore the distributions for the purposes described in section 3 of this chapter.

(d) Transfers under this section are in addition to any transfers made from the state tuition reserve account under IC 4-12-1-15.7 or any other law.

(e) To the extent that the amount appropriated plus the amount transferred is less than the amount that would be distributed under this article, the total amount to be distributed for the purposes described in section 3 of this chapter to each recipient during the remaining months of the state fiscal year shall be proportionately reduced so that the total reductions equal the amount of the excess for the purposes described in section 3 of this chapter.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-3-1.7-9(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.166. Amended by P.L.162-2006, SEC.42; P.L.234-2007, SEC.235; P.L.146-2008, SEC.482; P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.329; P.L.229-2011, SEC.204; P.L.205-2013, SEC.269; P.L.135-2018, SEC.2; P.L.108-2019, SEC.218.
Ind. Code § 20-23-16-36 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-23-16-36
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-4-16-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.231-2005, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 20-33-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-33-8-3
"Expulsion"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "expulsion" means a disciplinary or other action whereby a student:

(1) is separated from school attendance for a period exceeding ten (10) school days;

(2) is separated from school attendance for the balance of the current semester or current year unless a student is permitted to complete required examinations in order to receive credit for courses taken in the current semester or current year; or

(3) is separated from school attendance for the period prescribed under section 16 of this chapter, which may include an assignment to attend an alternative school, an alternative educational program, or a homebound educational program.

(b) The term does not include situations when a student is:

(1) disciplined under section 25 of this chapter;

(2) removed from school in accordance with IC 20-34-3-9; or

(3) removed from school for failure to comply with the immunization requirements of IC 20-34-4-5.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-1-10.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 20-47-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-47-2-13
Notice of signing of lease; appeal
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) If the execution of the lease as originally agreed upon or as modified by agreement is authorized by the governing body or bodies of the school corporation or corporations or the corporation board, the governing body or corporation board shall give notice of the signing of the lease by publication one (1) time in:

(1) a newspaper of general circulation printed in the English language in the school corporation;

(2) a newspaper described in subdivision (1) in each school corporation if the proposed lease is a joint lease; or

(3) if no such newspaper is published in the school corporation, in any newspaper of general circulation published in the county.

(b) This subsection does not apply to a lease for which a school corporation or the public education corporation after June 30, 2008, makes a preliminary determination as described in IC 6-1.1-20-3.1 or IC 6-1.1-20-3.5 or a decision as described in IC 6-1.1-20-5, or, in the case of a lease not subject to IC 6-1.1-20-3.1, IC 6-1.1-20-3.5, or IC 6-1.1-20-5, adopts a resolution or ordinance authorizing the lease after June 30, 2008. Within thirty (30) days after the publication of notice under subsection (a), fifty (50) or more taxpayers in the school corporation or corporations who:

(1) will be affected by the proposed lease; and

(2) are of the opinion that:

(A) necessity does not exist for the execution of the lease; or

(B) the proposed rental provided for in the lease is not a fair and reasonable rental;

may file a petition in the office of the county auditor of the county in which the school corporation or corporations are located. The petition must set forth the taxpayers' objections to the lease and facts showing that the execution of the lease is unnecessary or unwise or that the lease rental is not fair and reasonable, as the case may be.

(c) Upon the filing of a petition under subsection (b), the county auditor shall immediately certify a copy of the petition, together with any other data that is necessary to present the questions involved, to the department of local government finance. Upon receipt of the certified petition and data, if any, the department of local government finance shall fix a time, date, and place for the hearing of the matter, which may not be less than five (5) nor more than thirty (30) days thereafter. The department of local government finance shall:

(1) conduct the hearing in the school corporation or corporations, in the county where the school corporation or corporations are located, or through electronic means; and

(2) give notice of the hearing to the members of the governing body or bodies of the school corporation or corporations or the corporation board and to the first fifty (50) taxpayers who signed the petition under subsection (b) by a letter signed by the commissioner or deputy commissioner of the department of local government finance and enclosed with full prepaid postage addressed to the taxpayer petitioners at their usual place of residence, at least five (5) days before the hearing.

The decision of the department of local government finance on the appeal upon the necessity for the execution of the lease and as to whether the rental is fair and reasonable, is final.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-5-11-7(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.170. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.515; P.L.38-2021, SEC.67; P.L.101-2026, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 20-46-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 46 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-46-1-7
Transfer of certain levies from general fund before its elimination
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) This section applies to a school corporation that added an amount to the school corporation's base tax levy before 2002 as the result of the approval of an excessive tax levy by the majority of individuals voting in a referendum held in the area served by the school corporation under IC 6-1.1-19-4.5 (before its repeal).

(b) A school corporation may adopt a resolution before September 21, 2005, to transfer the power of the school corporation to levy the amount described in subsection (a) from the school corporation's general fund (before the elimination of the general fund) to the school corporation's fund. A school corporation that adopts a resolution under this section shall, as soon as practicable after adopting the resolution, send a certified copy of the resolution to the department of local government finance and the county auditor. A school corporation that adopts a resolution under this section may, for property taxes first due and payable after 2005, levy an additional amount for the fund that does not exceed the amount of the excessive tax levy added to the school corporation's base tax levy before 2002.

(c) The power of the school corporation to impose the levy transferred to the fund under this section expires December 31, 2012, unless:

(1) the school corporation adopts a resolution to reimpose or extend the levy; and

(2) the levy is approved, before January 1, 2013, by a majority of the individuals who vote in a referendum that is conducted in accordance with the requirements in this chapter.

As soon as practicable after adopting the resolution under subdivision (1), the school corporation shall send a certified copy of the resolution to the department of local government finance and the county auditor. However, if requested by the school corporation in the resolution adopted under subdivision (1), the question of reimposing or extending a levy transferred to the fund under this section may be combined with a question presented to the voters to reimpose or extend a levy initially imposed after 2001. A levy reimposed or extended under this subsection shall be treated for all purposes as a levy reimposed or extended under this chapter.

(d) The school corporation's levy under this section 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.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-11.6-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.169. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.494; P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.345; P.L.41-2010, SEC.5; P.L.238-2019, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 20-33-7.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 20-33-7.5-4
Federal law or regulation
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to require a school psychologist, a school nurse, a school social worker, or a school counselor to violate a federal law or regulation.

As added by P.L.248-2023, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 20-28-12-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-28-12-3
Requirements for endorsement
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. An individual who applies for an endorsement as an independent practice school psychologist must meet the following requirements:

(1) Be licensed as a school psychologist by the department.

(2) Be employed by a:

(A) developmental center;

(B) state hospital;

(C) public or private hospital;

(D) mental health center;

(E) rehabilitation center;

(F) private school; or

(G) public school;

at least thirty (30) hours per week during the contract period unless the individual is retired from full-time or part-time employment as a school psychologist or the individual has a medical condition or physical disability that restricts the mobility required for employment in a school setting.

(3) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the applicant has received at least a sixty (60) graduate semester hour or ninety (90) quarter hour master's or specialist degree in school psychology from:

(A) a recognized postsecondary educational institution; or

(B) an educational institution not located in the United States that has a program of study that meets the standards of the department.

(4) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the applicant has demonstrated graduate level competency through the successful completion of course work and a one thousand two hundred (1,200) hour supervised internship of school psychology, of which at least six hundred (600) hours must be in a school setting.

(5) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the applicant has successfully completed at least one thousand two hundred (1,200) hours of school psychology experience after completion of graduate degree requirements and not including the supervised internship for degree or licensing requirements. At least six hundred (600) hours must be in a school setting under the supervision of any of the following:

(A) A physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.

(B) A psychologist licensed under IC 25-33.

(C) A school psychologist endorsed under this chapter or currently holding a national certification from the National Association of School Psychologists.

(6) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the applicant has completed, in addition to the requirements in subdivision (5), at least:

(A) twelve (12) hours of training provided by a health service professional in psychology licensed under IC 25-33-1 or a psychiatrist licensed as a physician under IC 25-22.5 in the identification and referral of mental and behavioral disorders; and

(B) ten (10) case studies or evaluations requiring the identification or referral of mental or behavioral disorders. Case studies or evaluations may include the following:

(i) Consultations with teachers and parents.

(ii) Intervention services, excluding psychotherapy.

(iii) Functional behavior assessments.

(iv) Behavior improvement plans.

(v) Progress monitoring.

(7) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the applicant has completed, in addition to the requirements of subdivisions (5) and (6), thirty (30) hours of supervision with a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5, a psychologist licensed under IC 25-33, or a school psychologist endorsed under this chapter or currently holding national certification from the National Association of School Psychologists that meets the following requirements:

(A) The thirty (30) hours must be completed within at least twenty-four (24) consecutive months but not less than six (6) months.

(B) Not more than one (1) hour of supervision may be included in the total for each week.

(8) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the applicant does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to practice competently.

(9) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the department that the applicant has not been the subject of a disciplinary action by a licensing or certification agency of any jurisdiction on the grounds that the applicant was not able to practice as a school psychologist without endangering the public.

(10) Pass the examination provided by the department.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-1.9-4.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.246-2005, SEC.169; P.L.2-2007, SEC.219; P.L.177-2009, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 20-26-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-26-3-3
School corporation powers; extent
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The rule of law that a school corporation has only:

(1) powers expressly granted by statute;

(2) powers necessarily or fairly implied in or incident to powers expressly granted through rules adopted by the state board under IC 4-22-2 or otherwise; and

(3) powers indispensable to the declared purposes of the school corporation;

is abrogated.

(b) A school corporation has:

(1) all powers granted to the school corporation by statute or through rules adopted by the state board; and

(2) all other powers necessary or desirable in the conduct of the school corporation's affairs, even if the power is not granted by statute or rule.

(c) The powers that school corporations have under subsection (b)(1) are listed in various statutes. However, these statutes do not list the powers that school corporations have under subsection (b)(2). The omission of a power from a list does not imply that school corporations lack that power.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-1.5-3.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 20-42-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 42 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-42-2-15
Receipts for payment of principal or interest on loan
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. All payments of principal or interest must be paid to the county treasurer. The:

(1) treasurer shall file a receipt with the county auditor; and

(2) auditor shall give the payor a receipt and record the payment.

The county auditor may accept payment of principal or interest if the county auditor can immediately transmit and pay the payment to the county treasurer.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-1-7-13 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.165.
Ind. Code § 20-30-8.5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 20-30-8.5-12
Report regarding the program
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Not later than July 1, 2021, and not later than July 1 of each year thereafter, participating school corporations shall submit a report to the general assembly in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 concerning the program that includes the following:

(1) The number of students eligible for the program.

(2) The number of eligible students who participated in the program.

(3) The number of credits upon entry to the program.

(4) The number of eligible students who successfully achieved their high school equivalency through the program.

(5) A list of credentials earned upon completion of the program.

(6) Information concerning:

(A) eligible student:

(i) job placement outcomes; and

(ii) matriculation into higher education; and

(B) any other information concerning outcomes;

as of one (1) year and two (2) years after successful completion of the program.

(7) Recommendations on improvements to the program.

(8) An estimated cost to each school corporation for the program.

(9) To the extent possible, the use of the funding received by the school corporation for an eligible student participating in the program during the previous school year and metrics of student achievement and demographics, including:

(A) the amount of funding received that was used for each course or program of instruction included in the program;

(B) the amount of funding received that was used for transportation costs for students who participate in the program;

(C) the amount of funding received that was used for any other purposes relating to the cost of education for an eligible student who participated in the program; and

(D) metrics of eligible student achievement and demographic information for those eligible students who participated in the program during the previous school year, including a comparison to the metrics of student achievement and demographic information for those students who were not participants in the program.

(10) Any other relevant consideration.

As added by P.L.86-2020, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.32-2021, SEC.59.
Ind. Code § 20-25-14-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-25-14-1
Required and optional summer remediation services
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The school city must provide summer remediation services to each student in a designated grade level who does not meet state achievement standards.

(b) The school city may provide summer remediation services to students of any other grade level who are determined by the school city to be at risk of academic failure.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-3.1-13-1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 20-43-16-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-43-16-3
Establishes teacher appreciation grant program; purpose
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The teacher appreciation grant program is established to provide grants for each state fiscal year to school corporations and charter schools to attract, reward, and retain teachers who significantly impact student outcomes.

(b) The department, in consultation with the state board, shall administer the program.

As added by P.L.213-2025, SEC.198.
Ind. Code § 20-43-1-21.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-43-1-21.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.326. Repealed by P.L.229-2011, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 20-43-8-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-43-8-10
Appeal; classification of regional labor demand
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. If a school corporation determines that the categories of career and technical education programs issued by the commission for higher education and approved by the state board under section 7.5 of this chapter are not representative of the employment demand in the region surrounding the school corporation, the school corporation may petition the commission for higher education to recategorize for the school corporation the career and technical education programs offered by the school corporation according to the employment demand in the region surrounding the school corporation. The petition must include information supporting the school corporation's determination that the categories of career and technical education programs by the commission for higher education under section 7.5 of this chapter are not representative of the employment demand in the region surrounding the school corporation. The state board shall review and approve any course recategorization by the commission for higher education under this section.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-3-12-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.166. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.140; P.L.69-2015, SEC.10; P.L.230-2017, SEC.20; P.L.159-2026, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-26-5-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.214-2025, SEC.80.
Ind. Code § 20-51.4-4.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51.4 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 20-51.4-4.5-7
Aligned with graduation plan requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Beginning July 1, 2025, a career scholarship student may only receive a grant amount for a sequence, course, apprenticeship, or program of study described in section 6(a) of this chapter that aligns with the career scholarship student's graduation plan.

(b) The department may contract with one (1) or more entities to:

(1) establish graduation plans with career scholarship students who have not established graduation plans with a school corporation or school; and

(2) discuss sequence, course, apprenticeship, and program of study opportunities with career scholarship students.

As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.62. Amended by P.L.213-2025, SEC.227.
Ind. Code § 20-30-2-2.7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-30-2-2.7
Virtual student instructional day requirements; exceptions; waivers; rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.7. (a) This section applies to the following:

(1) Except as provided in subsection (b), a public school maintained by a school corporation.

(2) A charter school that is not a virtual charter school (as defined in IC 20-24-1-10).

(b) This section does not apply to a dedicated virtual education school.

(c) As used in this section, "virtual student instructional day" means a student instructional day to which the following apply:

(1) A school provides virtual instruction or remote learning to at least fifty percent (50%) of the students enrolled to attend in-person instruction at the school.

(2) A school counts the student instructional day toward meeting the one hundred eighty (180) day requirement established by section 3 of this chapter.

(d) Except as provided in subsections (e) and (g), a school shall deliver:

(1) teacher directed synchronous instruction; or

(2) a hybrid of:

(A) teacher directed synchronous instruction for at least fifty percent (50%) of the particular instructional day; and

(B) asynchronous learning;

during the instructional time of a virtual student instructional day.

(e) Except as provided in subsection (g), a school may conduct not more than three (3) virtual student instructional days each school year that do not meet the requirements under subsection (d).

(f) Except as provided in subsection (g), if a school conducts a student instructional day described in subsection (c)(1) that does not meet the requirements of this section, the school may not count the student instructional day toward meeting the one hundred eighty (180) day requirement established by section 3 of this chapter.

(g) A school may submit to the department a request to waive the requirements set forth in this section to include a virtual student instructional day otherwise excluded under subsection (f) to meet the one hundred eighty (180) day requirement established by section 3 of this chapter if the virtual student instructional day was conducted because of extraordinary circumstances. The department may waive the requirements for the school after consideration of the request.

(h) The state board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section. However, the state board shall, in consultation with the department, adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that define teacher directed synchronous instruction and asynchronous learning and provide that the instruction or learning must be of the same quality and rigor as required under section 2.5(b) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.139-2022, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-20.5-9-1
"Alternative education program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "alternative education program" means an alternative education program (as defined in IC 20-30-8-1).

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-33-1.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-22-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-22-3-1
Establishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The Indiana School for the Deaf board is established.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-16-3-1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 20-26-7-28 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-26-7-28
Record and report of heating system and fuel line inspection
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. A report of the inspection described in section 27 of this chapter shall be made to the department of homeland security before September 1 of each year. The report shall be made on forms prescribed and approved by the department of homeland security.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-43-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.329; P.L.187-2021, SEC.61.
Ind. Code § 20-33-2-3.2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-33-2-3.2
"Attend"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.2. As used in this chapter, "attend" means to be physically present:

(1) in a school; or

(2) at another location where the school's educational program in which a person is enrolled is being conducted;

during regular school hours on a day in which the educational program in which the person is enrolled is being offered.

As added by P.L.90-2011, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 20-19-3-45.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-19-3-45.5
List of business and industry partners; publication
Status: in_force

Sec. 45.5. Not later than July 1, 2027, and not later than each July 1 thereafter, the department shall:

(1) compile a list of business and industry partners that provide guaranteed incentives to high school students who earn the honors employment plus seal; and

(2) publish the list described in subdivision (1) on the department's website.

As added by P.L.151-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 20-24-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-24-9-2
Annual report; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. An annual report under this chapter must contain the following information:

(1) Results of statewide assessment program measures.

(2) Student growth and improvement data for each authorized school.

(3) Attendance rates for each authorized school. In the case of a virtual charter school, the virtual charter school must include the methodology used to determine attendance rate with the attendance rate.

(4) Graduation rates (if appropriate), including attainment of:

(A) Indiana diplomas with a Core 40 designation and Indiana diplomas with Core 40 with academic honors designations for each authorized school prior to October 1, 2028; and

(B) Indiana diploma designations established under IC 20-19-2-21.

(5) Student enrollment data for each authorized school, including the following:

(A) The number of students enrolled.

(B) The number of students expelled.

(6) Status of the authorizer's charter schools, identifying each of the authorizer's charter schools that are in the following categories:

(A) Approved but not yet open.

(B) Open and operating.

(C) Closed or having a charter that was not renewed, including:

(i) the year closed or not renewed; and

(ii) the reason for the closure or nonrenewal.

(7) Names of the authorizer's board members or ultimate decision making body.

(8) Evidence that the authorizer is in compliance with IC 20-24-2.2-1.5.

(9) A report summarizing the total amount of administrative fees collected by the authorizer and how the fees were expended, if applicable.

(10) Total amount of other fees or funds not included in the report under subdivision (9) received by the authorizer from a charter school and how the fees or funds were expended.

(11) The most recent audits for each authorized school submitted to the authorizer under IC 5-11-1-9.

(12) For a virtual charter school, the student engagement requirements or policies.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5.5-9-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.91-2011, SEC.22; P.L.280-2013, SEC.47; P.L.33-2014, SEC.3; P.L.233-2015, SEC.82; P.L.192-2018, SEC.9; P.L.159-2019, SEC.11; P.L.150-2024, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 20-34-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 34 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-34-3-4
Medical inspection of student
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The governing body of a school corporation may provide for the inspection of students by a school physician to determine whether any child suffers from disease, disability, decayed teeth, or other defects that may reduce the student's efficiency or prevent the student from receiving the full benefit of the student's school work.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-3.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 20-27-8-13 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-27-8-13
Annual safety meeting; registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The committee shall provide a uniform system for the registration of school bus drivers who are required to attend the annual safety meetings or workshops. This registration system must do the following:

(1) Accurately reflect the attendance of each school bus driver at each session of the annual meeting or workshop.

(2) Provide a registration form indicating the school bus driver's name and legal address, and the name of the school the school bus driver represents.

(b) The secretary of education shall supervise registration of school bus drivers at the annual safety meetings or workshops.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-3-10.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.203; P.L.43-2021, SEC.84.
Ind. Code § 20-53-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-53-1-2
Identification of qualified scholarship granting organizations; applications
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The department shall identify qualified scholarship granting organizations located in Indiana that meet the requirements set forth in section 4 of this chapter.

(b) The department shall accept applications throughout the year from scholarship granting organizations wishing to be identified as a qualified scholarship granting organization under subsection (a).

As added by P.L.159-2026, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 20-49-4-17 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-49-4-17
Statutory construction; advance not treated as debt of school corporation
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) An advance is not an obligation of the school corporation within the meaning of the limitation on or prohibition against indebtedness under the Constitution of the State of Indiana. Nothing in this chapter relieves the governing body of a school corporation or charter school receiving an advance of any obligation under Indiana law to qualify the school corporation or charter school for state tuition support. The school corporation or charter school shall continue to perform all acts necessary to obtain these funds.

(b) Notwithstanding any bankruptcy, reorganization, or other insolvency proceedings with respect to a charter school, an advance to a charter school under this chapter is a preferred claim and has priority over all other claims.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-1-5-7(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.172. Amended by P.L.189-2023, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 20-26-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-26-3-6
Review or regulation of school corporation powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A state agency and other agencies may review or regulate the exercise of powers by a school corporation only to the extent prescribed by statute.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-1.5-6.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 20-43-10-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-43-10-0.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.218. Repealed by P.L.205-2013, SEC.298.
Ind. Code § 20-24.5-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-24.5-2-9
Agreements with school corporations and educational organizations
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Agreements may be entered into with school corporations and educational organizations for:

(1) the assignment of students to a laboratory school;

(2) the payment of transfer fees; and

(3) contributions to the cost of establishing and maintaining a laboratory school.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-14-2(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.209.
Ind. Code § 20-23-16-15 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-23-16-15
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-4-8-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.231-2005, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 20-25-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-25-2-6
"Designated grade level"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Designated grade level" refers to a grade level tested under the assessment program established under IC 20-31-8.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-3.1-2-8.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 20-30-5.6-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 5.6 / Section 20-30-5.6-0.5
"Approved postsecondary educational institution"
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "approved postsecondary educational institution" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-7-13-6(b).

As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-17-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 17 / Section 20-20.5-17-10
Department administers program
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Subject to appropriation by the general assembly, the department shall administer the program and fund.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-45.5-10.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-19-12-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-19-12-6
Career coaching grant; eligibility requirements; preference
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Subject to available funding and subsections (c) and (d), the department may award a career coaching grant from the fund to an eligible entity that meets the requirements under subsection (b).

(b) To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity must do the following:

(1) Apply to the department in the manner prescribed by the department.

(2) Meet any eligibility requirements or parameters established by the department.

(3) If the eligible entity is a school corporation or school described in section 2(a)(2) through 2(a)(3) of this chapter, partner with:

(A) an approved intermediary; or

(B) a career coaching provider approved by the department under section 7 of this chapter.

(4) If the eligible entity is:

(A) an approved intermediary; or

(B) a career coaching provider approved by the department under section 7 of this chapter;

partner with a school corporation or school described in section 2(a)(2) through 2(a)(3) of this chapter.

(5) Agree to:

(A) use the grant to establish or implement a comprehensive career navigation and coaching system;

(B) provide career coaching services through a career coach who:

(i) is at least twenty-three (23) years of age;

(ii) has a high school diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma; and

(iii) holds a certification in individual personality and interest inventory interpretation and career navigation or completes training that is equivalent to the training required to receive a certificate described in this item and is recognized or approved by the department;

(C) use evidence based assessments or student exploration, engagement, and experience resources to advise students about careers and college pathways;

(D) provide coaching based on aptitude assessment results, which may include the Indiana career explorer program, to each student at least once during grade 7 or 8 and once during grade 10 or 11;

(E) have a career coach meet with a student individually, either in person or virtually;

(F) include:

(i) employer site visits or equivalent virtual visits; and

(ii) individual conversations;

in areas of student interest or aptitude;

(G) comply with section 9 of this chapter; and

(H) provide a minimum of thirty (30) minutes of career coaching services to students in:

(i) grade 7 or 8; and

(ii) grade 10 or 11.

(c) To the extent possible, the department shall award grants under this section to eligible entities located in:

(1) geographically diverse communities, which must include rural, suburban, and urban communities; and

(2) each region described in section 9 of this chapter.

(d) In awarding grants under this chapter, the department shall give preference to eligible entities that provide career coaching services through career coaches who have work experience outside of teaching.

As added by P.L.134-2025, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 20-31-8-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 31 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-31-8-5.5
Establish compilation of longitudinal data; Internet dashboard; publication on website
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. (a) Not later than July 1, 2024, the state board shall do the following:

(1) Establish a compilation of longitudinal data indicating school performance success in various selected and enumerated program areas.

(2) Present the data described in subdivision (1) for each school in a manner that:

(A) can be conveniently and easily accessed from a single web page on the state board's website; and

(B) is commonly known as an Internet dashboard.

(b) The dashboard must include the following:

(1) Indicators of student performance in elementary school, including schools for grades 6 through 8, and high school.

(2) The school's graduation rate, as applicable.

(3) The percentage of high school graduates who earned college credit before graduating, as applicable.

(4) The pass rate of the statewide assessment program tests (as defined in IC 20-32-2-2.3), as applicable.

(5) The growth data of the statewide assessment program tests (as defined in IC 20-32-2-2.3), as applicable.

(6) The attendance rate.

(7) State, national, and international comparisons for the indicators, if applicable.

(8) The school's grade 3 reading proficiency rate, as applicable.

(9) The school's disciplinary incident data.

(10) Data regarding the school's socioeconomic status and poverty rate.

(11) The school's proportion of fully licensed teachers.

(c) The dashboard may include any other data indicating school performance success that the state board determines is relevant.

(d) Each school shall post conspicuously on a web page maintained on the school's website the link to the school's web page on the Internet dashboard.

As added by P.L.211-2021, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.201-2023, SEC.170; P.L.171-2023, SEC.4; P.L.9-2024, SEC.395; P.L.74-2026, SEC.120.
Ind. Code § 20-47-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-47-2-6
Qualifications of lessor corporation; permissible interest; return of capital; recovery of expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A school corporation, school corporations, or the public education corporation may enter into a lease under this chapter only with a corporation organized under Indiana law solely for the purpose of acquiring a site, erecting a suitable school building or buildings on that site, leasing the building or buildings to the school corporation, school corporations, or public education corporation collecting the rentals under the lease, and applying the proceeds of the lease in the manner provided in this chapter.

(b) A lessor corporation described in subsection (a):

(1) must, except as provided in subdivision (2), act entirely without profit to the lessor corporation or its officers, directors, and stockholders;

(2) is entitled to the return of capital actually invested, plus interest or dividends on outstanding securities or loans, not to exceed five percent (5%) per annum and the cost of maintaining the lessor corporation's corporate existence and keeping its property free of encumbrance; and

(3) upon receipt of any amount of lease rentals exceeding the amount described in subdivision (2), apply the excess funds to the redemption and cancellation of the lessor corporation's outstanding securities or loans as soon as may be done.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-5-11-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.170. Amended by P.L.101-2026, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-17-15 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 17 / Section 20-20.5-17-15
Collective bargaining
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The program and any participation by a team mentor and team coach in the program is not subject to collective bargaining.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-45.5-14.3.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-27-10-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-27-10-0.5
Annual review of school bus routes and school bus safety policies; information on website
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. (a) On or before September 1, 2019, and each September 1 thereafter, each school corporation, charter school, and state accredited nonpublic school that provides transportation for students must review the school's school bus routes and school bus safety policies to improve the safety of students and adults.

(b) The state school bus committee, in consultation with the department, shall develop and post on the department's website school bus safety guidelines or best practices. The guidelines or best practices must include procedures to be taken to ensure that students do not enter a roadway until approaching traffic has come to a complete stop.

(c) In addition to the requirements under subsection (b), the department, in consultation with the department of transportation, shall include on the department's website information on how an individual or school may petition to reduce maximum speed limits in areas necessary to ensure that students are safely loaded onto or unloaded from a school bus.

As added by P.L.144-2019, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.92-2020, SEC.44; P.L.23-2026, SEC.183.
Ind. Code § 20-49-4-18 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-49-4-18
Repayment of advance; terms; state tuition support
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) To ensure timely payment of advances according to the terms, the state may in its sole discretion withhold from funds due to school corporations or charter schools to which advances are made amounts necessary to pay the advances and the interest on the advances in accordance with their respective terms. The terms of the advances shall be established by the state board after consulting with the department and upon the approval of the budget agency in advance of the time the respective advances are made. However, in the case of school corporations with advances outstanding on July 1, 1993, the withholding may be adjusted to conform with this chapter.

(b) To the extent available, funds shall first be withheld from the distribution of state tuition support. However, if this distribution is not available or is inadequate, funds may be withheld from the distribution of other state funds to the school corporation or charter school to which the advance is made.

(c) If an advance is made to a school corporation career and technical education school described in IC 20-37-1-1, a part of the advance and the payment obligation for that part of the advance shall be determined by allocating the advance and payment amounts among the members of the career and technical education school using the number of students from each member school corporation that are enrolled in the career and technical education school in the school year the advance is made.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-1-5-5(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.172. Amended by P.L.40-2014, SEC.11; P.L.189-2023, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 20-25-2-18 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-25-2-18
"Teacher attendance rate"
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. "Teacher attendance rate" means the attendance rate for teachers at a school calculated by the board in the same manner as described for the student attendance rate in section 15(1) of this chapter.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-3.1-2-25.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 20-33-2-35 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-33-2-35
Ex officio attendance officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. If the governing body of a school corporation elects not to appoint an attendance officer under section 31 of this chapter, the superintendent shall serve as an ex officio attendance officer. A superintendent acting in this capacity may designate one (1) or more school employees as assistant attendance officers. These assistant attendance officers shall act under the superintendent's direction and perform the duties the superintendent assigns. Ex officio attendance officers and assistant attendance officers appointed under this section shall receive no additional compensation for performing attendance services.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-3-7.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.90-2011, SEC.45; P.L.233-2015, SEC.254.
Ind. Code § 20-27-3-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-27-3-6.5
Committee to adopt and enforce rules concerning proper fastening of safety belt on school bus passenger's body and conducting a school bus passenger evacuation drill
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. The committee shall adopt and enforce rules under IC 4-22-2 to require that a school bus driver operating a school bus do the following at least one (1) time each semester:

(1) If the school bus is equipped with safety belts meeting the standards set forth in IC 9-19-10-2, provide instruction to the passengers on the school bus on the proper fastening of the safety belt about the passenger's body.

(2) Conduct a school bus passenger evacuation drill.

As added by P.L.192-2013, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 20-32-5.1-14.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 32 / Chapter 5.1 / Section 20-32-5.1-14.5
Contract with vendor to conduct statewide summative assessment
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.5. For a contract entered into or renewed after June 30, 2023, with a vendor to conduct the statewide summative assessment, the department shall include in the contract a requirement that the vendor provide a summary of a student's statewide summative assessment results that:

(1) is in an easy to read, understandable format for parents; and

(2) includes information regarding how the student's statewide summative assessment results compare to statewide summative assessment results of other students in the same grade level in Indiana.

As added by P.L.139-2022, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.30-2023, SEC.2; P.L.150-2024, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 20-40-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 40 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-40-3-4
Source of fund balances
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Property tax collections from a levy shall be deposited in the fund.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-11.6-3(c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.163.
Ind. Code § 20-25.7-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25.7 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-25.7-5-5-b
Admission requirements and limitations
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. 5. (a) IC 20-24-5-5 (with the exception of IC 20-24-5-5(g)) does not apply to a participating innovation network charter school that enters into an agreement with the board to reconstitute or establish an eligible school.

(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), a participating innovation network charter school must enroll any eligible student who submits a timely application for enrollment.

(c) A participating innovation network charter school that reconstitutes or establishes an eligible school may limit new admissions to the participating innovation network charter school to:

(1) ensure that any student with legal settlement in the attendance area or, if the school does not have a defined attendance area, any student:

(A) for a participating innovation network charter school described in section 2(a) of this chapter, in the school corporation; or

(B) for a participating innovation network charter school described in section 2.5(a) of this chapter, in any school corporation with which the participating innovation network charter school has entered into an agreement under this chapter;

may attend the charter school;

(2) ensure that a student who attends the participating innovation network charter school during a school year may continue to attend the charter school in subsequent years;

(3) allow the siblings of a student alumnus or a current student who attends the participating innovation network charter school to attend the charter school;

(4) allow preschool students who attend a Level 3 or Level 4 Paths to QUALITY program preschool to attend kindergarten at the participating innovation network charter school if the participating innovation network charter school and the school corporation or preschool provider have entered into an agreement to share services or facilities;

(5) allow each student who qualifies for free or reduced price lunch under the national school lunch program to receive preference for admission to the participating innovation network charter school if the preference is specifically provided for in the charter and is approved by the authorizer; and

(6) allow each student who attended a turnaround academy or attends a school that is located in the same school building as the participating innovation network charter school to receive preference for admission to the participating innovation network charter school if the preference is specifically provided for in the participating innovation network charter school's charter and is approved by the authorizer of the participating innovation network charter school.

(d) A participating innovation network charter school with a curriculum that includes study in a foreign country may deny admission to a student if:

(1) the student:

(A) has completed fewer than twenty-two (22) academic credits required for graduation; and

(B) will be in the grade 11 cohort during the school year in which the student seeks to enroll in the participating innovation network charter school; or

(2) the student has been suspended (as defined in IC 20-33-8-7) or expelled (as defined in IC 20-33-8-3) during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the student's application for enrollment for:

(A) ten (10) or more school days;

(B) a violation under IC 20-33-8-16;

(C) causing physical injury to a student, a school employee, or a visitor to the school; or

(D) a violation of a school corporation's drug or alcohol rules.

For purposes of subdivision (2)(A), student discipline received under IC 20-33-8-25(b)(7) for a violation described in subdivision (2)(B) through (2)(D) must be included in the calculation of the number of school days that a student has been suspended.

(e) A participating innovation network charter school may give enrollment preferences to children of the participating innovation network charter school's founders, governing board members, and participating innovation network charter school employees, as long as the enrollment preference under this subsection is not given to more than ten percent (10%) of the participating innovation charter school's total population and there is sufficient capacity for a program, class, grade level, or building to ensure that any student with legal settlement in the attendance area may attend the school.

(f) This subsection applies to an existing charter school that enters into an innovation network agreement with the board. During the charter school's first year of operation as a participating innovation network charter school, the charter school may limit admission to:

(1) those students who were enrolled in the charter school on the date it entered into the innovation network agreement; and

(2) siblings of students described in subdivision (1).

(g) This subsection applies if the number of applications for a program, class, grade level, or building exceeds the capacity of the program, class, grade level, or building. If a participating innovation network charter school receives a greater number of applications than there are spaces for students, each timely applicant must be given an equal chance of admission. The participating innovation network charter school that is not in a county containing a consolidated city must determine which of the applicants will be admitted to the participating innovation network charter school or the program, class, grade level, or building by random drawing in a public meeting with each timely applicant limited to one (1) entry in the drawing. However, the participating innovation network charter school located in a county with a consolidated city shall determine which of the applicants will be admitted to the participating innovation network charter school or the program, class, grade level, or building by using a publicly verifiable random selection process.

As added by P.L.179-2016, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.250-2017, SEC.26; P.L.130-2018, SEC.88; P.L.155-2020, SEC.6; P.L.211-2021, SEC.14; P.L.216-2021, SEC.13; P.L.220-2021, SEC.9; P.L.151-2026, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 20-26-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-26-4-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.96-2012, SEC.7; P.L.219-2013, SEC.91; P.L.233-2015, SEC.94; P.L.193-2021, SEC.107. Repealed by P.L.135-2025, SEC.3; P.L.232-2025, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 20-28-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-28-3-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.241-2019, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.200-2023, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 20-45-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-45-8-4
"Board of county commissioners"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "board of county commissioners" refers to the board of county commissioners of a qualified county.

[2006 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.168.
Ind. Code § 20-49-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-49-3-9
State board; powers; applications
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The state board shall consider and accept or reject, in its discretion, applications of school building corporations created under IC 21-5-11 (before its repeal) or IC 20-47-2 for the purchase of first mortgage bonds issued by the corporation under IC 21-5-11 (before its repeal) or IC 20-47-2.

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

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.172.
Ind. Code § 20-28-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-28-10-2
Leave of absence; rights of teacher; group insurance coverage; sick leave; probationary years of service; charges against teacher's accumulated sick days
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in section 1 of this chapter, rights existing at the time a leave commences that arise from a teacher's:

(1) status as a professional or established teacher;

(2) accumulation of successive years of service;

(3) service performed under a teacher's contract under IC 20-28-6-8; or

(4) status or rights negotiated under IC 20-29;

remain intact.

(b) During a leave the teacher may maintain coverage in a group insurance program by paying the total premium including the school corporation's share, if any, attributable to the leave period. The school corporation may elect to pay all or part of the cost of the premium as an adopted or negotiated fringe benefit to teachers on leave.

(c) During a leave extending into a part of a school year, a teacher accumulates sick leave under IC 20-28-9-9 through IC 20-28-9-12, or the salary range of the school corporation that provides greater sick leave, in the same proportion that the number of days the teacher is paid during the year for work or leave bears to the total number of days for which teachers are paid in the school corporation.

(d) Except as provided in section 1 of this chapter, during a leave of a probationary teacher, 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 uninterrupted for that teacher. However, this probationary period may not include an entire school year spent on leave.

(e) All or part of a leave granted for sickness or disability, including pregnancy related disability, may be charged at the teacher's discretion to the teacher's available sick days. However, the teacher is not entitled to take accumulated sick days when the teacher's physician certifies that the teacher is capable of performing the teacher's regular teaching duties. The teacher is entitled to complete the remaining leave without pay.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-6-1(b), (c), (d), (e), (f).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.90-2011, SEC.35; P.L.213-2015, SEC.182.
Ind. Code § 20-28-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-28-5-11
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-3-9.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.246-2005, SEC.162. Repealed by P.L.90-2011, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 20-23-7-13 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-23-7-13
Specification of date of creation of school corporations or school districts in petitions or resolutions
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. In the resolution creating a county school corporation or metropolitan school district or in the petitions requesting the creation of or requesting a referendum on the question of creating a corporation or district under section 2 of this chapter, the resolutions or petitions may specify when a school corporation or school district shall be created and the corporation or district shall then be created at the time provided in the resolutions or petitions.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-4-8-25.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.231-2005, SEC.23; P.L.233-2015, SEC.70.
Ind. Code § 20-36-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 36 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-36-3-9
Curriculum guidelines
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The department shall develop and provide each public middle school, junior high school, and secondary school with curriculum guidelines designed to satisfy the requirements of this chapter.

(b) The guidelines developed under subsection (a) shall include a plan for increasing the:

(1) availability of advanced placement program in schools with a high concentration of low income students; and

(2) participation of low income students in advanced placement programs;

through information dissemination through print, electronic, and broadcast media that informs parents and students of the importance of advanced placement and preadvanced placement courses to a student's ability to gain access to and to succeed in postsecondary education.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-22.2-9.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.20-2007, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 20-29-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 29 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-29-1-1
Intent
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The general assembly declares the following:

(1) The citizens of Indiana have a fundamental interest in the development of harmonious and cooperative relationships between school corporations and their certificated employees.

(2) Recognition by school employers of the right of school employees to organize and acceptance of the principle and procedure of collective bargaining between school employers and school employee organizations can alleviate various forms of strife and unrest.

(3) The state has a basic obligation to protect the public by attempting to prevent any material interference with the normal public school educational process.

(4) The relationship between school corporation employers and certificated school employees is not comparable to the relationship between private employers and employees for the following reasons:

(A) A public school corporation is not operated for profit but to ensure the citizens of Indiana rights guaranteed them by the Constitution of the State of Indiana.

(B) The obligation to educate children and the methods by which the education is effected will change rapidly with:

(i) increasing technology;

(ii) the needs of an advancing civilization; and

(iii) requirements for substantial educational innovation.

(C) The general assembly has delegated the discretion to carry out this changing and innovative educational function to the governing bodies of school corporations, composed of citizens elected or appointed under applicable law, a delegation that these bodies may not and should not bargain away.

(D) Public school corporations have different obligations concerning certificated school employees under constitutional and statutory requirements than private employers have to their employees.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 20-23-6-12.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-23-6-12.5
Conditions of consolidation; debt; property tax levies
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.5. (a) The governing body of two (2) or more school corporations situated in the same or adjoining counties may:

(1) consolidate; or

(2) be required to consolidate under section 5.5 of this chapter;

their respective school corporations under the conditions prescribed in this section. A school corporation that consolidates with one (1) or more school corporations as prescribed under this section is considered a subunit of the consolidated school corporation.

(b) A resolution for consolidation under this section must include:

(1) subject to section 3(b) of this chapter, the information required in section 3(a)(1) through 3(a)(4) of this chapter; and

(2) a declaration that debts or obligations paid by a debt service levy under IC 20-40-9 incurred by a subunit before the consolidated school corporation comes into existence may be levied only on the taxpayers of the subunit that initially incurred the debts or obligations.

(c) A resolution for consolidation under this section may include any declarations concerning the proposed consolidation that are otherwise permitted under this chapter, including the following:

(1) A declaration that the name or attendance area of each school within a subunit may remain unchanged after the date on which the consolidated school corporation comes into existence.

(2) A declaration that the administrative functions of each subunit will be consolidated in the proposed consolidated school corporation.

(d) All debts of the former school corporations shall be assumed and paid by the new consolidated school corporation. However, a debt service levy under IC 20-46-7 for debts and obligations incurred by a school corporation before the date the school corporation consolidates under this chapter may be levied only in the subunit of the consolidated school corporation that initially incurred the debt or obligation, unless otherwise provided in the resolution.

(e) All debts and obligations incurred by the consolidated school corporation after the date on which the consolidation becomes effective are considered a debt or obligation of the consolidated school corporation as a whole.

(f) This subsection applies to a consolidation under this section. Upon receipt of the resolution to consolidate under section 11 of this chapter, the department of local government finance shall set for the consolidated school corporation:

(1) new maximum levies under IC 20-46-4 and IC 20-46-5, which must equal the sum of the existing maximum levies adjusted for assessed value growth; and

(2) a new maximum rate under IC 20-46-6, which equals an amount determined as follows:

STEP ONE: Determine the maximum amount that may be levied under each subunit's maximum capital projects fund tax rate.

STEP TWO: Determine the sum of the STEP ONE amounts.

STEP THREE: Determine the sum of the certified net assessed values for the subunits.

STEP FOUR: Divide the STEP TWO amount by the STEP THREE amount.

STEP FIVE: Determine the product (rounded to the nearest ten-thousandth (0.0001)) of:

(i) the STEP FOUR amount; multiplied by

(ii) one hundred (100).

(g) A consolidation under this section is subject to all other provisions of this chapter to the extent the provisions are not inconsistent with and do not conflict with this section. If there is a conflict between any provision in this chapter and a provision in this section, this section governs.

As added by P.L.169-2017, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-31 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-26-5-31
School corporation police; autism and Asperger's syndrome training
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. (a) If a school corporation, including a school city (as defined in IC 20-25-2-12), establishes a school corporation police department, the governing body of the school corporation shall adopt a policy that requires every individual appointed as a school corporation police officer to complete training and education, approved by the state board, that will enable the school corporation police officer to appropriately deal with individuals with autism and Asperger's syndrome.

(b) This subsection applies to a regular or special police officer who is assigned as a security police officer for a school corporation under IC 36-8-3-7. The governing body of the school corporation to which the police officer is assigned shall ensure that the police officer receives training and education, approved by the state board, that will enable the police officer to appropriately deal with individuals with autism and Asperger's syndrome.

As added by P.L.122-2007, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 20-26-5.5-3
Prohibit materials containing obscene matter or matter harmful to minors
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A school corporation or charter school may not make available materials that contain:

(1) obscene matter (as described in IC 35-49-2-1); or

(2) matter harmful to minors (as described in IC 35-49-2-2);

within the school library.

As added by P.L.234-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-32-4-1.8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-32-4-1.8
Graduation pathways and eligibility to graduate
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.8. A school corporation, charter school, or state accredited nonpublic school may not require a student enrolled in the school corporation, charter school, or state accredited nonpublic school to participate in any particular graduation pathway to be eligible to graduate.

As added by P.L.160-2023, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-26-11-0.2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 11 / Section 20-26-11-0.2
Application of certain amendments to prior law
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.2. The amendments made to IC 20-8.1-6.1-9 (before its repeal, now codified at section 14 of this chapter) by P.L.260-1997 apply only to school years beginning after June 30, 1996.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.330.
Ind. Code § 20-19-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-19-3-5
Powers of department
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The department may:

(1) exercise the powers granted by statute;

(2) with the approval of the budget agency, employ experts and consultants to assist the department in carrying out its functions;

(3) with the consent of other state agencies, use the services and facilities of other state agencies without reimbursements;

(4) accept in the name of the department, for use in carrying out the functions of the department, money received by gift, grant, bequest, or otherwise;

(5) accept voluntary and uncompensated services; and

(6) expend funds made available to the department according to policies established by the budget agency.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-1.1-6.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 20-18-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-18-2-10
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-16-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.242-2017, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 20-26-12-26 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-26-12-26
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-9-23.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.286-2013, SEC.81. Repealed by P.L.201-2023, SEC.165.
Ind. Code § 20-43-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-43-6-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.166. Repealed by P.L.146-2008, SEC.807.
Ind. Code § 20-26-11-17 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 11 / Section 20-26-11-17
Tuition support reporting requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) Each year before the date specified in the rules adopted by the state board, a school corporation shall report the information specified in subsection (b) for each student:

(1) for whom tuition support is paid by another school corporation;

(2) for whom tuition support is paid by the state; and

(3) who is enrolled in the school corporation but has the equivalent of a legal settlement in another state or country;

to the department.

(b) Each school corporation shall provide the following information for each school year for each category of student described in subsection (a):

(1) The amount of tuition support and other support received for the students described in subsection (a).

(2) The operating expenses, as determined under section 13 of this chapter, incurred for the students described in subsection (a).

(3) Special equipment expenditures that are directly related to educating students described in subsection (a).

(4) The number of transfer students described in subsection (a).

(5) Any other information required under the rules adopted by the state board after consultation with the office of the secretary of family and social services.

(c) The information required under this section shall be reported in the format and on the forms specified by the state board.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-6.1-12.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.472; P.L.213-2025, SEC.170.
Ind. Code § 20-33-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-33-5-7
School corporation payment of fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) If a determination is made that the applicant is eligible for assistance, the school corporation shall pay the cost of the student's required fees.

(b) Each school within a school corporation shall maintain complete and accurate information concerning the number of students determined to be eligible for assistance under this chapter. This information shall be provided to the department upon request.

(c) Parents receiving other governmental assistance or aid that considers educational needs in computing the entire amount of assistance granted may not be denied assistance if the applicant's total family income does not exceed the standards established by this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.73-2011, SEC.20; P.L.229-2011, SEC.192; P.L.286-2013, SEC.113; P.L.201-2023, SEC.173.
Ind. Code § 20-35-12-20 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 35 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-35-12-20
Results of administration of tools or assessments; provision to center
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. Subject to any applicable federal laws, the office of the secretary and each school corporation shall provide to the center the results of all tools and assessments administered to a child in accordance with this chapter.

As added by P.L.260-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.143-2022, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 20-40-2-0.3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 40 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-40-2-0.3
"Education fund transfer target percentage"
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.3. As used in this chapter, "education fund transfer target percentage" refers to the threshold maximum education fund transfer percentage set forth in section 6 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.161-2019, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 20-45-8-13 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-45-8-13
"Total school tax rate"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. "Total school tax rate" means the sum of the property tax rates levied for all school purposes.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-13-3(l).]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.168.
Ind. Code § 20-30-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-30-10-2
Adoption of models and teacher and staff training
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Subject to section 2.7 of this chapter, the state board shall adopt the following:

(1) College/technology preparation curriculum models that may include all or part of the college preparation curriculum models developed by the department under section 1 of this chapter.

(2) Teacher and staff training to implement the college/technology preparation curriculum models.

(b) The college/technology preparation curriculum models that the state board adopts under subsection (a) must meet the conditions listed in section 3 of this chapter.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-5.7-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.286-2013, SEC.98; P.L.160-2023, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-27-7-17 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-27-7-17
Registration fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. A school bus driver shall be charged the same annual registration fee for a school bus that is operated under:

(1) a transportation contract with a school corporation; or

(2) a parents' supplemental transportation contract.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-4-8.5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 20-23-17.2-4.1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 17.2 / Section 20-23-17.2-4.1
Districts
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.1. (a) As used in this section, "council district" refers to a district of the city legislative body:

(1) established under IC 36-4-6-3; and

(2) as in effect on January 1, 2015.

(b) The districts from which a member of the governing body is elected under section 3.1(b) of this chapter are as follows:

(1) School corporation district 1 consists of the territory formed by council district 1 and council district 2.

(2) School corporation district 2 consists of the territory formed by council district 3 and council district 4.

(3) School corporation district 3 consists of the territory formed by council district 5 and council district 6.

As added by P.L.222-2015, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 20-19-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-19-12-2
"Eligible entity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "eligible entity" means any of the following:

(1) A school corporation.

(2) A public school, including a charter school.

(3) A state accredited nonpublic school.

(4) An approved intermediary.

(5) A career coaching provider approved by the department under section 7 of this chapter.

(b) The term does not include a state educational institution.

As added by P.L.134-2025, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-20.5-1-10
Executive director; personnel
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A board may employ the following:

(1) An executive director for the educational service center.

(2) Other personnel the board considers necessary to:

(A) carry out the functions of the educational service center; and

(B) do and perform all things the board considers proper for successful operation of the center.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-1-9.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-26-21-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 21 / Section 20-26-21-3
Personal analysis, evaluation, or survey; prohibit responses identifying individual student
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. If a school corporation or qualified school uses a third party vendor in providing a personal analysis, evaluation, or survey that reveals, identifies, collects, maintains, or attempts to affect a student's attitudes, habits, traits, opinions, beliefs, or feelings, the third party vendor and the school corporation or qualified school may not record, collect, or maintain the responses to or results of the analysis, evaluation, or survey in a manner that would identify the responses or results of an individual student.

As added by P.L.234-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 20-30-8.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 20-30-8.5-7
Participate in lieu of graduation requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. An eligible student may participate in the program in lieu of meeting the graduation requirements in IC 20-32-4-1.5.

As added by P.L.86-2020, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-25-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-25-5-8
"School city"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "school city" means a school corporation that at any time:

(1) is a school city;

(2) is a school town;

(3) has succeeded to the jurisdiction of all a school city or a school town; or

(4) has succeeded to the jurisdiction of a major part in area of a school city or school town.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-3-14-1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 20-33-2-22 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-33-2-22
List of students no longer enrolled
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. (a) Not later than fifteen (15) school days after the beginning of each semester, the principal of a public high school shall send to the superintendent with jurisdiction over the school a list of names and last known addresses of all students:

(1) not graduated; and

(2) not enrolled in the then current semester who were otherwise eligible for enrollment.

(b) Each superintendent immediately shall make available all lists received under this section to an authorized representative of:

(1) Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; and

(2) an agency whose purpose it is to enroll high school dropouts in various training programs.

(c) Each representative authorized to receive a list prepared under subsection (b) shall stipulate in writing that the list will be used only to contact prospective students or prospective trainees. If a list is used for any other purpose, the college or agency that the recipient represents is ineligible to receive subsequent lists for five (5) years.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citations: 20-8.1-3-25; 20-8.1-3-26.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.127-2005, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 20-19-2-14.7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-19-2-14.7
Civics education standards; authorization of the general assembly
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.7. (a) Not later than July 1, 2022, the state board shall, in coordination with the department, establish standards for civics education.

(b) The standards established under subsection (a) and in effect on July 2, 2022, may only be changed by the express authorization of the general assembly.

As added by P.L.39-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-25.3-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25.3 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-25.3-6-1
Operations fund created
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The corporation shall create a corporation operations fund to be used by the corporation for the purposes of the corporation.

As added by P.L.101-2026, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-21-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 21 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-21-2-2
Purpose
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The school shall provide for the instruction, education, and care of children who are determined to have a serious visual disability by case conference in accordance with Indiana law and federal law.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-2-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-32.2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-26-5-32.2
Employee wage payment arrangements
Status: in_force

Sec. 32.2. (a) Notwithstanding IC 22-2-5-1, a school corporation, educational service center, or charter school and:

(1) an employee if there is no representative described under subdivision (2) or (3) for that employee;

(2) the exclusive representative of its certificated employees with respect to those employees; or

(3) a labor organization representing its noncertificated employees with respect to those employees;

may agree in writing to a wage payment arrangement.

(b) A wage payment arrangement under subsection (a) may provide that compensation earned during a school year may be paid:

(1) using equal installments or any other method; and

(2) over:

(A) all or part of that school year; or

(B) any other period that begins not earlier than the first day of that school year and ends not later than thirteen (13) months after the wage payment arrangement period begins.

Such an arrangement may provide that compensation earned in a calendar year is paid in the next calendar year, so long as all the compensation is paid within the thirteen (13) month period beginning with the first day of the school year.

(c) A wage payment arrangement under subsection (a) must be structured in such a manner so that it is not considered:

(1) a nonqualified deferred compensation plan for purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code; or

(2) deferred compensation for purposes of Section 457(f) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(d) Absent an agreement under subsection (a), a school corporation, educational service center, or charter school remains subject to IC 22-2-5-1.

(e) Wage payments required under a wage payment arrangement entered into under subsection (a) are enforceable under IC 22-2-5-2.

(f) If an employee leaves employment for any reason, either permanently or temporarily, the amount due the employee under IC 22-2-5-1 and IC 22-2-9-2 is the total amount of wages earned and unpaid. If the employment relationship ends at the conclusion of a school year, the school corporation, educational service center, or charter school may pay the employee the remaining wages owed as provided in the written wage payment arrangement.

(g) Employment with a school corporation, educational service center, or charter school may not be conditioned upon the acceptance of a wage payment arrangement under subsection (a).

(h) An employee may revoke a wage payment arrangement under subsection (a) at the beginning of each school year.

(i) A wage payment arrangement under this chapter may not contain any terms beyond those permitted to be bargained under IC 20-29-6-4.

As added by P.L.41-2009, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.48-2011, SEC.2; P.L.91-2011, SEC.26; P.L.6-2012, SEC.132; P.L.270-2019, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-11-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 11 / Section 20-20.5-11-5
Approval
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The employer liability and worker's compensation insurance coverage provided under this chapter must be approved by the department of insurance.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-38.5-5.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-27-13-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-27-13-1
"Eligible student"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "eligible student" means an individual who in any part of a school year:

(1) is enrolled in a school corporation;

(2) has legal settlement in the school corporation;

(3) attended school in the school corporation's taxing district; and

(4) is not required by federal or state law to receive transportation services to and from school.

As added by P.L.145-2012, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 20-49-4-22 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-49-4-22
Power; levy; educational technology program; replacement of amount deducted from state tuition support
Status: reserved

Sec. 22. A school corporation to which an advance is made for an educational technology program may annually levy a property tax in the capital projects fund (before January 1, 2019), the operations fund (after December 31, 2019), or the debt service fund to replace the amount deducted under this chapter in the current year from the distribution of state tuition support. The amount received from the tax must be transferred from the debt service fund, if used, to the education fund.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-1-5-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.172. Amended by P.L.244-2017, SEC.122.
Ind. Code § 20-30-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-30-5-6
Good citizenship instruction
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) This section applies only to public schools, including charter schools.

(b) As used in this section, "good citizenship instruction" means integrating instruction into the current curriculum that stresses the nature and importance of the following:

(1) Being honest and truthful.

(2) Respecting authority.

(3) Respecting the property of others.

(4) Always doing the student's personal best.

(5) Not stealing.

(6) Possessing the skills (including methods of conflict resolution) necessary to live peaceably in society and not resorting to violence to settle disputes.

(7) Taking personal responsibility for obligations to family and community.

(8) Taking personal responsibility for earning a livelihood.

(9) Treating others the way the student would want to be treated.

(10) Respecting the national flag, the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Indiana.

(11) Respecting the student's parents and home.

(12) Respecting the student's self.

(13) Respecting the rights of others to have their own views and religious beliefs.

(14) These research based actions that data indicates result in economic prosperity:

(A) obtaining at least a high school diploma and acquiring additional training in preparation for the workforce;

(B) securing full-time employment; and

(C) waiting until marriage to begin having children.

(c) The department shall:

(1) identify; and

(2) make available;

models of conflict resolution instruction to school corporations and charter schools. The instruction may consist of a teacher education program that applies the techniques to the students in the classroom to assist school corporations and charter schools in complying with this section.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-4-4.5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.246-2005, SEC.170; P.L.108-2026, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-18-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 18 / Section 20-20.5-18-9
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-47-9.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-19-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-19-2-15
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.214-2025, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 20-51-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-51-1-3
"Contribution"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Contribution" refers to a contribution to a scholarship granting organization for use in a school scholarship program.

As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.364.
Ind. Code § 20-46-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 46 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-46-8-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.244-2017, SEC.106. Repealed by P.L.140-2018, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 20-27-9-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-27-9-7
Transportation of person with developmental disability
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, "developmental disability" has the meaning set forth in IC 12-7-2.1-118.

(b) A special education cooperative operating under IC 36-1-7, IC 20-35-5, or IC 20-26-10 or a school corporation may enter into an agreement with an agency or organization serving persons with a developmental disability in which a school bus or special purpose bus used by the special education cooperative or school corporation may be used to transport persons with a developmental disability who are at least two (2) years of age to and from programs for persons with a developmental disability.

(c) An increased cost of transportation for persons with a developmental disability shall be borne by the persons transported or the agency or organization serving persons with a developmental disability. However, a person with a developmental disability may not be required to pay for transportation provided under this section if the required payment is contrary to law.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-5-3.6.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.2-2006, SEC.136; P.L.99-2007, SEC.172; P.L.2-2017, SEC.1; P.L.145-2026, SEC.119.
Ind. Code § 20-51-3-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-51-3-0.5
Severability
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. Each provision of P.L.92-2011 is presumed to be and is severable from the remainder to the fullest extent and under IC 1-1-1-8. If any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of IC 6-3.1-30.5 or IC 20-51, as added and amended, is held invalid for any reason, the invalidity does not affect the other provisions that are to be given effect without the invalid provision or application. The general assembly intends each provision to be passed into law individually and as a whole, without any provisions later found to be invalid or otherwise counter to constitutional or other legal requirements.

As added by P.L.63-2012, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 20-26-14-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-26-14-2
"Case"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "case" refers to a decision of the association:

(1) that concerns the application or interpretation of a rule of the association to an individual student; and

(2) with which the student's parent disagrees.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-63-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 20-34-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 34 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-34-3-12
Vision tests; records; report on information
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) For purposes of this section, "modified clinical technique" means a battery of vision tests that includes:

(1) a visual acuity test to determine an individual's ability to see at various distances;

(2) a refractive error test to determine the focusing power of the eye;

(3) an ocular health test to determine any external or internal abnormalities of the eye; and

(4) a binocular coordination test to determine if the eyes are working together properly.

(b) For purposes of this section, "vision screening" means the testing of visual acuity to determine an individual's ability to see at various distances using:

(1) the Snellen chart;

(2) Sloan letter charts;

(3) HOTV letter or LEA symbol charts for younger students; or

(4) technology devices, including photoscreens or autorefractors, for a child who is unable to perform the tests described in subdivisions (1) through (3);

at a distance of either ten (10) or twenty (20) feet for distance vision, depending on the calibration of the chart being used, and a distance of fourteen (14) inches for near vision.

(c) The modified clinical technique shall be performed by an ophthalmologist licensed as a physician under IC 25-22.5 or an optometrist licensed under IC 25-24.

(d) The governing body of each school corporation shall conduct a vision test for each student enrolling in or transferring into:

(1) either kindergarten or grade 1;

(2) grade 3;

(3) grade 5; and

(4) grade 8;

and for each student suspected of having a visual defect.

(e) The vision test for students in kindergarten and grade 1 shall be conducted using the modified clinical technique unless a waiver is granted under section 13 of this chapter. If a waiver is granted for a school corporation, the governing body shall conduct a vision screening described in subsection (b) upon each student's enrollment in kindergarten or grade 1.

(f) Each student described in subsection (d)(2), (d)(3), and (d)(4), and each student suspected of having a visual defect shall be tested using a vision screening of the student's visual acuity.

(g) The following standards apply for a vision screening under subsections (e) and (f):

(1) A student in kindergarten or grade 1 who is unable to read with each eye the 20/30 line of the Snellen chart or the 20/32 line of the Sloan letters, HOTV, or LEA symbol optotypes shall be recommended for further examination based upon the recommendation of the individual performing the screening.

(2) A student:

(A) in grade 3, grade 5, or grade 8; or

(B) suspected of having a visual defect;

who is unable to read with each eye the 20/30 line of the Snellen chart or the 20/32 line of the Sloan letters shall be recommended for further examination based upon the recommendation of the individual performing the screening.

(3) If a student at any grade level is recommended for further examination, the school must provide a written recommendation for further examination to the parent or legal guardian of the student.

(h) Records of all tests shall be made and continuously maintained by the school corporation to provide information useful in protecting, promoting, and maintaining the health of students. The Indiana department of health, in consultation with the state board, shall adopt rules concerning vision testing equipment, qualifications of vision testing personnel, visual screening procedures, and criteria for failure and referral in the screening tests based on accepted medical practice and standards.

(i) The school corporation's governing body and the superintendent shall receive annually the following information concerning the tests conducted under this section:

(1) The number of students eligible for testing, by grade.

(2) The number of students tested, by grade.

(3) The number of students by grade who were tested using the modified clinical technique.

(4) The number of students by grade who were tested using a vision screening.

(5) The number of students by grade who passed a test.

(6) The number of students by grade who failed a test or were referred for further testing.

(7) The name of the individual or department that supervised the testing.

(j) Each school corporation shall annually provide to the department, for each school within the school corporation, the following information concerning the tests conducted under this section:

(1) the number of students tested by grade;

(2) the number of students by grade who were tested using the modified clinical technique;

(3) the number of students by grade who were tested using a vision screening;

(4) the number of students who passed a test by grade; and

(5) the number of students who failed a test or who were referred for further testing.

(k) Not later than October 1 each year, the department shall report for the previous school year:

(1) a compilation of the information received from school corporations under subsection (j);

(2) information received under section 13 of this chapter, including:

(A) the number of school corporations that applied for a waiver;

(B) the number of waivers approved;

(C) the number of waivers denied;

(D) the name of each school corporation that applied for a waiver and whether the waiver was approved or denied; and

(E) the reason for the approval or denial;

(3) the total number of students eligible for testing; and

(4) the total number of students tested;

to the legislative council in electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-16.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.161-2009, SEC.3; P.L.89-2013, SEC.1; P.L.56-2023, SEC.188; P.L.164-2023, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 20-30-5-20 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-30-5-20
Instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of an automated external defibrillator
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) As used in this section, "charter school" does not include a virtual charter school, as defined in IC 20-24-1-10.

(b) As used in this section, "psychomotor skills" means skills using hands on practice to support cognitive learning.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (f), each school corporation, charter school, and state accredited nonpublic school shall include in the charter school's, school corporation's, or state accredited nonpublic school's high school health education curriculum instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of an automated external defibrillator for its students. The instruction must incorporate the psychomotor skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use an automated external defibrillator and must include either of the following:

(1) An instructional program developed by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

(2) An instructional program that is nationally recognized and is based on the most current national evidence based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator.

(d) A school corporation, a charter school, or a state accredited nonpublic school may offer the instruction required in subsection (c) or may arrange for the instruction to be provided by available community based providers. The instruction is not required to be provided by a teacher. If instruction is provided by a teacher, the teacher is not required to be a certified trainer of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(e) This section shall not be construed to require a student to become certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator. However, if a school corporation, charter school, or state accredited nonpublic school chooses to offer a course that results in certification being earned, the course must be taught by an instructor authorized to provide the instruction by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or a similar nationally recognized association.

(f) A school administrator may waive the requirement that a student receive instruction under subsection (c) if the student has a disability or is physically unable to perform the psychomotor skill component of the instruction required under subsection (c).

As added by P.L.139-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.222-2015, SEC.10; P.L.85-2017, SEC.80; P.L.228-2017, SEC.5; P.L.159-2019, SEC.19; P.L.92-2020, SEC.59.
Ind. Code § 20-22-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-22-2-7
Placement review committee
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A placement review committee for the school is established. The placement review committee consists of one (1) representative of each of the following:

(1) The board.

(2) The office of the secretary of family and social services.

(3) The secretary of education.

(b) The placement review committee shall meet upon petition of an interested party to review the following:

(1) Applications to the school denied through the process described in section 6 of this chapter.

(2) All instances of dismissal from the school for reasons other than graduation, voluntary transition to another educational facility, or voluntary departure from the school.

(c) The executive shall serve as an adviser to the placement review committee. The executive shall provide the placement review committee with information and justification for all application denials and dismissals under review.

(d) The placement review committee may recommend that application denials or dismissals be reconsidered.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-16-2-7.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.218-2005, SEC.65; P.L.43-2021, SEC.57.
Ind. Code § 20-26-7-39 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-26-7-39
Sale or exchange of unneeded school property to state; terms of agreement
Status: in_force

Sec. 39. (a) Except as otherwise provided in IC 20-26-7.1, if:

(1) a school corporation; and

(2) the state, either in the name of the state or in the name of the trustees of an agency of the state;

each own improved or unimproved real estate that lies within the boundaries of the school corporation and that is not needed or required for the purpose for which it was acquired, the school corporation and the state may sell, trade, exchange, or convey to or with each other the unneeded real estate upon such terms and conditions mutually agreed upon and incorporated in an agreement between the trustees or board of trustees of the school corporation and the state or, if the real estate is held in the name of the trustees of an agency of the state, by the trustees.

(b) A value must be assigned to each parcel of real estate involved in the sale, trade, or exchange in the agreement. The assigned value must be the fair market value of the real estate as determined by three (3) appraisers appointed as follows:

(1) One (1) to be appointed by the board of trustees of the school corporation.

(2) One (1) to be appointed by the state or, if the real estate is held in the name of the trustees of an agency of the state, by the trustees.

(3) One (1) to be appointed by the two (2).

(c) The agreement must provide for payment by the party owning the real estate of the smaller value to the other party of the difference of value of the properties.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-54-1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.189-2023, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 20-32-8.5-0.7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 32 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 20-32-8.5-0.7
"Student"
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.7. As used in this chapter, "student" means an individual who is enrolled in a school described in section 0.5 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.5-2024, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 20-22-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 22 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-22-1-4
"Employee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Employee" refers to an employee of the school.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-16-1-4.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 20-18-2-15.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-18-2-15.5
"School based enterprise"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15.5. "School based enterprise" means a program that:

(1) includes interactions with customers or clients;

(2) is a career based course; and

(3) includes ongoing business training provided by a teacher.

As added by P.L.187-2021, SEC.59 and P.L.216-2021, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-43-8-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-43-8-0.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.215. Repealed by P.L.205-2013, SEC.292.
Ind. Code § 20-35-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 35 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-35-5-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

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

(1) "Agreement" means an:

(A) identical resolution adopted by the governing body of each participating school corporation or the governing board of a participating charter school; or

(B) agreement approved by the governing body of each participating school corporation or the governing board of a participating charter school;

providing for a special education cooperative.

(2) "Assessed valuation" of a participating school corporation for a school year means the net assessed valuation of the school corporation for the immediately preceding March 1, adjusted in the same manner as any adjustment is made in determining the amount of state distribution for school support.

(3) "Board of managers" means the board or commission charged with the responsibility of administering the affairs of a special education cooperative.

(4) "Governing body" of a participating school corporation or charter school means the board or commission charged by law with the responsibility of administering the affairs of the school corporation or charter school.

(5) "Participating school corporation" means a local public school corporation that:

(A) is established under Indiana law; and

(B) cooperates with other school corporations or charter schools in a special education cooperative.

(6) "Participating charter school" means a charter school that is established under Indiana law and cooperates with other school corporations or charter schools in a special education cooperative.

(7) "Percentage share" of a participating school corporation is the percent that its assessed valuation bears to the total assessed valuation of all the participating school corporations joining in an agreement.

(8) "Special education cooperative" means a department, school, charter school, or school corporation established, maintained, and supervised for the education of students with a disability in accordance with this section.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.38-2014, SEC.3; P.L.233-2015, SEC.285.
Ind. Code § 20-23-8-23 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-23-8-23
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-4-10.1-17.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.72.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-20.5-5-11
Department of veterans' affairs; receipt of application; verification of information
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Upon receipt of an application, the department of veterans' affairs shall do the following:

(1) Verify the accuracy of the information in the application, in consultation with the department, if necessary.

(2) Forward the verified application to the department.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-7-11.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-34-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 34 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-34-4-5
Statement of immunization history; waiver; rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Each school shall require the parent of a student who has enrolled in the school to furnish, not later than the first day of school attendance, proof of the student's immunization status, either as a written document from the health care provider who administered the immunization or documentation provided from the state immunization data registry.

(b) The statement must show, except for a student to whom IC 20-34-3-2 or IC 20-34-3-3 applies, that the student has been immunized as required under section 2 of this chapter. The statement must include the student's date of birth and the date of each immunization.

(c) A student may not be permitted to attend school beyond the first day of school without furnishing the documentation described in subsections (a) and (b) unless:

(1) the school gives the parent of the student a waiver; or

(2) the local health department or a health care provider determines that the student's immunization schedule has been delayed due to extreme circumstances and that the required immunizations will not be completed before the first day of school.

The waiver referred to in subdivision (1) may not be granted for a period that exceeds twenty (20) school days. If subdivision (2) applies, the parent of the student shall furnish the written statement and a schedule, approved by a health care provider who is authorized to administer the immunizations or the local health department, for the completion of the remainder of the immunizations.

(d) The Indiana department of health may commence an action against a school under IC 4-21.5-3-6 or IC 4-21.5-4 for the issuance of an order of compliance for failure to enforce this section.

(e) Neither a religious objection under IC 20-34-3-2 nor an exception for the student's health under IC 20-34-3-3 relieves a parent from the reporting requirements under this section.

(f) The Indiana department of health shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-10.1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.208-2015, SEC.15; P.L.56-2023, SEC.192.
Ind. Code § 20-28-9-22 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-28-9-22
Suspension of teacher without pay; procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. (a) A teacher may be suspended without pay only under the following procedure set forth in this section:

(1) The principal shall notify the teacher of the principal's preliminary decision. The notification must be:

(A) in writing; and

(B) delivered in person or mailed by registered or certified mail to the teacher at the teacher's last known address.

(2) The notice in subdivision (1) must include a written statement, subject to IC 5-14-3-4, giving the reasons for the preliminary decision.

(b) The notice required under subsection (a) must inform the teacher that, not later than five (5) days after the teacher's receipt of the notice, the teacher may request a private conference with the superintendent. The superintendent must set the requested meeting not later than ten (10) days after the request.

(c) At the conference between the superintendent and the teacher, the teacher may be accompanied by a representative.

(d) This subsection does not apply to the suspension of a superintendent. After the conference between the superintendent and the teacher, the superintendent shall make a written recommendation to the governing body of the school corporation regarding the teacher's suspension without pay.

(e) If the teacher does not request a conference under subsection (b), the principal's preliminary decision is considered final.

(f) If, not later than five (5) days after the initial private conference with the superintendent, the teacher files a request with the governing body for an additional private conference, the teacher is entitled to an additional private conference with the governing body before the governing body makes a final decision. The final decision must be in writing and must be made not more than thirty (30) days after the governing body receives the teacher's request for the additional private conference. At the private conference, the governing body shall do the following:

(1) Allow the teacher to present evidence to refute the reason or reasons for suspension without pay and supporting evidence provided by the school corporation. Any evidence presented at the private conference must have been exchanged by the parties at least seven (7) days before the private conference.

(2) Consider whether a preponderance of the evidence supports the teacher's suspension without pay.

(g) At the first public meeting following a private conference with:

(1) the governing body under subsection (f); or

(2) the superintendent under subsection (b), if no conference with the governing body is requested;

the governing body may suspend a teacher without pay for a reasonable time by a majority vote evidenced by a signed statement in the minutes of the board. The decision of the governing body is final.

(h) The time periods set out in this section shall be extended for a reasonable period:

(1) when a teacher or school official is ill or absent from the school corporation; or

(2) for other reasonable cause.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-5-15(c).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.217.
Ind. Code § 20-49-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-49-5-1
"Advance"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "advance" refers to an advance from the fund under this chapter.

[2006 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.172.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-20.5-4-1
Department evaluation and publication of curricular materials; report publication; process for evaluating curricular materials; statewide survey
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Not later than July 1, 2027, and each July 1 thereafter, the department shall evaluate, approve, and publish a list of high quality curricular materials for use in the following subjects:

(1) Science.

(2) Technology.

(3) Engineering.

(4) Math.

(5) English/language arts.

The department shall post the list approved under this subsection on the department's website.

(b) Subject to subsection (g), the department shall:

(1) determine the:

(A) process for evaluating and approving curricular materials under subsection (a); and

(B) requirements for curricular materials to be approved and included on the list described in subsection (a); and

(2) collaborate with teachers in evaluating and approving high quality curricular materials in English/language arts under subsection (a).

(c) The department shall publish an annual report that describes the method used to conduct the evaluation required under subsection (a) and that contains the results of the evaluation. The report must do the following:

(1) Provide a list of each curricular material evaluated and a summary of the evaluation for each curricular material.

(2) Provide a listing and summary review for the high quality curricular materials approved by the department.

(3) Include any clarification or response from the publisher of a curricular material related to the department's summary review provided under subdivision (2).

(4) Include the written, exact, and standard statewide price provided by the publisher of the curricular material under subsection (e) for each high quality curricular material approved by the department under this section.

(d) A governing body and superintendent may use the list approved under subsection (a) in complying with IC 20-26-12-24.

(e) Before the department may approve curricular material for inclusion on the list under subsection (a), the publisher of the curricular material must:

(1) provide the department a written, exact, and standard statewide price for each curricular material; and

(2) enter into a data share agreement with the department in the manner prescribed by the department.

(f) A publisher may request that an update to the publisher's curricular materials and corresponding prices replace the information on the curricular materials set forth in the report under subsection (c).

(g) At a minimum, the process for evaluating curricular materials and the requirements for curricular materials to be approved and included on the list described in subsection (a) must include the following:

(1) The availability and use of benchmark, formative, interim, or similar assessments to identify students that require remediation or enrichment and provide individualized instruction.

(2) The incorporation of experiential learning opportunities.

(3) An evaluation of the benchmark, formative, interim, or similar assessment data provided by the publisher of the curricular material pursuant to the data share agreement described in subsection (e).

(4) The alignment of the curricular material to Indiana's academic standards developed by the department under IC 20-31-3-2.

(5) The age appropriateness of the content.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-5.5-2.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-43-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-43-10-1
Additional grants
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. In addition to a basic tuition support distribution, a school corporation is eligible for the grants provided under this chapter.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-3-1.7-9.8(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.166.
Ind. Code § 20-33-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-33-2-11
Driver's license or learner's permit for habitual truants
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) Notwithstanding IC 9-24 concerning the minimum requirements for qualifying for the issuance of a driver's license or a learner's permit, and subject to subsections (c) through (e), an individual who is:

(1) at least fifteen (15) years of age and less than eighteen (18) years of age;

(2) a habitual truant under the definition of habitual truant established under subsection (b); and

(3) identified in the information submitted to the bureau of motor vehicles under subsection (f);

may not be issued a driver's license or a learner's permit to drive a motor vehicle under IC 9-24 until the individual is at least eighteen (18) years of age.

(b) Each governing body may establish and include as part of the written copy of its discipline rules described in IC 20-33-8-12:

(1) a definition of a child who is designated as a habitual truant, which must, at a minimum, define the term as a student having unexcused absences from school for more than ten (10) days of school in one (1) school year; and

(2) all other pertinent matters related to this action.

(c) An individual described in subsection (a) is entitled to the procedure described in IC 20-33-8-19.

(d) An individual described in subsection (a) who is at least thirteen (13) years of age and less than eighteen (18) years of age is entitled to a periodic review of the individual's attendance record in school to determine whether the prohibition described in subsection (a) shall continue. The periodic reviews may not be conducted less than one (1) time each school year.

(e) Upon review, the governing body may determine that the individual's attendance record has improved to the degree that the individual may become eligible to be issued a driver's license or a learner's permit.

(f) The governing body of the school corporation may submit to the bureau of motor vehicles the pertinent information concerning an individual's ineligibility under subsection (a) to be issued a driver's license or a learner's permit.

(g) The department shall develop guidelines concerning criteria used in defining a habitual truant that may be considered by a governing body in complying with subsection (b).

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-3-17.2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.242-2005, SEC.18; P.L.233-2015, SEC.248; P.L.111-2021, SEC.95; P.L.208-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 20-32-2-2.3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-32-2-2.3
"Statewide assessment program test"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.3. "Statewide assessment program test" includes any statewide, national, or international assessment that a student is required to complete.

As added by P.L.219-2015, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.242-2017, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 20-41-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 41 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-41-2-7
Indianapolis public schools; application of other laws
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. IC 20-25-4-19 applies to a lunch program established by a school city (as defined in IC 20-25-2-12).

[2006 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.164.
Ind. Code § 20-30-8.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 20-30-8.5-2
"Eligible student"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, an "eligible student" means a student who has completed less than fifty percent (50%) of the required number of credits necessary to graduate upon entering the student's fourth year of high school or any subsequent semester.

As added by P.L.86-2020, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-20.5-5-5
"School corporation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "school corporation" includes a successor school corporation serving the area where a high school that no longer exists was once located.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-7-5.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-21-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 21 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-21-2-8
Expenses of certain students to be paid by county
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Upon the presentation of satisfactory evidence showing that:

(1) there is a school age individual with a visual disability residing in a county;

(2) the individual is entitled to the facilities of the school;

(3) the individual's parent wishes the individual to participate in the school's educational program but is unable to pay the expenses of maintaining the individual at the school; and

(4) the individual is entitled to placement in the school under section 6 of this chapter;

a court with jurisdiction shall, upon application by the county office of the division of family resources, order the individual to be sent to the school at the expense of the county. The expenses include the expenses described in section 10 of this chapter and shall be paid from the county general fund.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-2-8.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.457; P.L.44-2009, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 20-23-8-24 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-23-8-24
Court orders on plans
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. If a United States or an Indiana court enters a binding temporary or permanent order directing or approving a change in the manner of selecting the governing body, any governing body selected under the order is the legal governing body of the school corporation, until its manner of selection is changed under this or any other applicable Indiana statute.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-4-10.1-18.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-26-7-25 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-26-7-25
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-32-7.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.122.
Ind. Code § 20-30-8-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-30-8-3.5
"Full-time equivalent students"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. As used in this chapter, "full-time equivalent students" means the number of students determined under section 16 of this chapter.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-3-11-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.142.
Ind. Code § 20-51-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-51-4-2
Eligibility for scholarships; limitations
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), an eligible choice scholarship student is entitled to a choice scholarship under this chapter for each school year that the eligible choice scholarship student enrolls in an eligible school.

(b) An eligible choice scholarship student is not entitled to a choice scholarship under this chapter for a particular year if the eligible choice scholarship student receives an annual grant amount under IC 20-51.4-4-2 under the Indiana education scholarship account program for the same school year.

As added by P.L.92-2011, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.211-2013, SEC.9; P.L.165-2021, SEC.174.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-22-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 22 / Section 20-20.5-22-9
Local board; powers and duties; recommendations
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Notwithstanding any other state law or rule, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, each local board established under section 6 of this chapter:

(1) shall exercise the full powers and duties provided under the pilot program plan created under section 8(a) of this chapter; and

(2) shall make recommendations regarding property tax levies approved by the governing bodies of the applicable participating school corporations.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-52-9.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-28-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-28-1-3
"Assistant superintendent"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Assistant superintendent" means an assistant to the superintendent of schools. The term includes a deputy superintendent or an associate superintendent.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-1-7.1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-34-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 34 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-34-5-4
"Licensed health care practitioner"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "licensed health care practitioner" means an individual who:

(1) is licensed to provide health care services; and

(2) has prescriptive authority;

under IC 25.

As added by P.L.166-2007, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-32-8.7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 32 / Chapter 8.7 / Section 20-32-8.7-4
"Program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the student learning recovery grant program established by section 5 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.167-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-11.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 11.5 / Section 20-20.5-11.5-2
"School"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "school" means the following:

(1) A school maintained by a school corporation.

(2) A charter school.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.300.
Ind. Code § 20-38-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 38 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-38-2-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.161-2025, SEC.26. Repealed by P.L.74-2026, SEC.143.
Ind. Code § 20-46-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 46 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-46-1-1
"Base tax levy"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "base tax levy" means the total dollar amount of the property tax levied by a school corporation for the school corporation's general fund for taxes collectible in 1973, assuming one hundred percent (100%) tax collection, as adjusted under IC 6-1.1-19-4.4(a)(4) (before its repeal), IC 6-1.1-19-4.5(c) (before its repeal), IC 6-1.1-19-6(b) (before its repeal), and IC 6-1.1-19-6(c) (before its repeal).

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-11.6-4(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.169.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-20.5-5-17
Fees prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. A fee may not be charged to process an application or to award a diploma under this chapter.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-7-17.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-26-7-19 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-26-7-19
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-28-3.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.116.
Ind. Code § 20-32-8.7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 32 / Chapter 8.7 / Section 20-32-8.7-7
Eligibility for grants
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. To be eligible to receive a grant under this chapter, an eligible entity must do the following:

(1) Apply on a form and in a manner established by the department.

(2) Apply by a date established by the department.

(3) Develop and submit to the department a student learning recovery plan that meets the requirements in section 8 of this chapter and any other requirements established by the department.

(4) Specify the amount requested in the student learning recovery plan submitted by the eligible entity under subdivision (3).

As added by P.L.167-2021, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.171-2023, SEC.6; P.L.162-2024, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-17-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 17 / Section 20-20.5-17-7
Robotics competition program established; purpose
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The robotics competition program is established to provide grants to eligible teams to expand opportunities to increase interest and improve skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through participation in competitive robotics programs that:

(1) provide hands on learning experiences;

(2) establish community partnerships to increase awareness of local workforce and postsecondary opportunities;

(3) highlight career opportunities through adult mentors; and

(4) prioritize a connection to manufacturing, machining, and fabrication skills for students in grades 9 through 12.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-45.5-7.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-48-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-48-3-2
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "board" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-25-2-5.

[2006 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.171.
Ind. Code § 20-41-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 41 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-41-2-4
School lunch program; school corporation account required
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A governing body in operating a school lunch program under IC 20-26-5-4(a)(11) must supervise and control the program through the school corporation account, establishing a school lunch fund.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 20-26-5-15.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.164. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.295; P.L.118-2016, SEC.17; P.L.58-2023, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-49-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-49-10-6
Use of application to secured school safety board as application for an advance from common school fund; procedure to make an advance
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) An application to the secured school safety board for a matching grant under IC 10-21-1 may serve as an application for an advance under this chapter.

(b) To apply for an advance, a school corporation or charter school (or a coalition of public schools applying jointly) shall submit an application to the secured school safety board under IC 10-21-1. If the secured school safety board approves a matching grant to the school corporation or charter school (or coalition of public schools filing jointly) under IC 10-21-1-4 and the school corporation or charter school (or coalition of public schools filing jointly) requests an advance under this chapter, the secured school safety board may recommend to the state board the approval of an advance under this chapter.

(c) If an advance is recommended by the secured school safety board and the state board finds that the school corporation or charter school (or coalition of public schools filing jointly):

(1) qualifies for an advance under this chapter; and

(2) will use the advance for purposes described in section 5 of this chapter;

the state board may make the advance to the school corporation or charter school (or coalition of public schools filing jointly).

As added by P.L.211-2018(ss), SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-23-13 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 23 / Section 20-20.5-23-13
Department of education; report to legislative council
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. Not later than November 1, 2028, the department shall do the following:

(1) Prepare a report that includes the following:

(A) A summary regarding the:

(i) school corporations and schools participating in the pilot program;

(ii) implementation of the pilot program by each local board;

(iii) results and outcomes regarding the pilot program; and

(iv) implementation plans submitted by the local boards under section 8(b) of this chapter.

(B) Any recommendations regarding:

(i) legislation or procedures to further carry out the purposes of this chapter and an implementation plan submitted under section 8(b) of this chapter; and

(ii) whether to extend the pilot program to additional applicants.

(C) A plan to adopt best practices from the pilot program statewide.

(2) Submit the report to the legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-53-13.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-36-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 36 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-36-1-4
"Satisfactory score"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Satisfactory score" means a score of 3, 4, or 5 on an advanced placement exam sponsored by the College Board's Advanced Placement Program.

As added by P.L.91-2010, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 20-34-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 34 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-34-3-10
Sickle cell anemia tests
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) A sickle cell anemia test shall be administered to each student when the examining physician or school nurse determines that the test is necessary. The physician shall state on the examination form whether the test was given and, if it was, the result. All positive results shall be filed with the examining physician and the Indiana department of health.

(b) The Indiana department of health and the state board shall adopt joint rules concerning sickle cell anemia testing equipment, qualifications for sickle cell anemia testing personnel, and sickle cell anemia testing procedures.

(c) Records of all tests administered under this section shall be made and continuously maintained by the Indiana department of health to provide information useful in protecting, promoting, and maintaining the health of students.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-14.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.186.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-10-15 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-20.5-10-15
Release of emancipated student's enrollment information to potential employers and department of workforce development
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) An emancipated student or the parent of a student enrolled in a career or technical education course may voluntarily release information, on a form prescribed by the department, pertaining to the student's enrollment in the career and technical education course to potential employers that contact the school to recruit students with particular career and technical skills. A school must provide a copy of the form described in this subsection to the emancipated student or the parent of the student when the student enrolls in the career and technical education course.

(b) If an emancipated student or the parent of a student described in subsection (a) voluntarily releases information under subsection (a), the school shall also provide the department of workforce development a copy of the student's voluntarily released enrollment information. The department of workforce development may provide the student's voluntarily released enrollment information to potential employers that contact the department of workforce development to recruit students with particular career and technical skills.

(c) The form prescribed in subsection (a) must comply with the federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g et seq.).

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-38-14.5.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-49-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-49-6-3
Establishment of advancement account
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The school technology advancement account is established within the common school fund.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-1-31-4(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.172.
Ind. Code § 20-47-4-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 47 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-47-4-3.5
"Public education corporation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. As used in this chapter, "public education corporation" refers to the Indianapolis public education corporation established by IC 20-25.3-3-1.

As added by P.L.101-2026, SEC.57.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-34.4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-26-5-34.4
Child suicide awareness and prevention policy
Status: in_force

Sec. 34.4. Each school corporation shall adopt a policy addressing measures intended to increase child suicide awareness and prevention. The policy must address the following:

(1) Counseling services for the child and the child's family related to suicide prevention.

(2) Availability of referral information for crisis intervention to children, parents, and school corporation staff.

(3) Increasing awareness of the relationship between suicide and drug and alcohol use.

(4) Training on warning signs and tendencies that may evidence that a child is considering suicide.

(5) Availability of information concerning suicide prevention services in the community.

(6) Cooperation among the school corporation and suicide prevention services in the community.

(7) Development of a plan to assist survivors of attempted suicide and to assist children and school corporation staff in coping with an attempted suicide or death of a student or school employee.

(8) Development of any other program or activity that is appropriate.

As added by P.L.254-2017, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 20-38-3-15 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 38 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-38-3-15
Member states, effective date, and amendment
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. ARTICLE XV. MEMBER STATES, EFFECTIVE DATE, AND AMENDMENT

A. Any state is eligible to become a member state.

B. This compact becomes effective and binding upon legislative enactment of the compact into law by at least ten (10) of the states. It becomes effective and binding as to any other member state upon enactment of the compact into law by that state. The governors of nonmember states or their designees shall be invited to participate in the activities of the interstate commission on a nonvoting basis before adoption of the compact by all states.

C. The interstate commission may propose amendments to this compact for enactment by the member states. An amendment shall not become effective and binding upon the interstate commission and the member states unless and until the amendment is enacted into law by unanimous consent of the member states.

As added by P.L.21-2009, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-26-7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-26-7-7
Unconditional devise or bequest
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. If a school corporation has acquired or acquires any personal property or real estate by gift, devise, or bequest concerning which the donor or testator, at the time of making the gift, bequest, or devise, does not include conditions or directions concerning the gift, bequest, or devise inconsistent with this section, the principal of the gifts, devises, and bequests is inviolate, but the interest, rents, incomes, issues, and profits thereof may be expended by the school corporation.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.109; P.L.74-2026, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 20-45-7-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-45-7-10
"Eligible pupil"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter,"eligible pupil" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-43-1-11.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-12-3(j).]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.168.