Ind. Code § 20-20.5-13-11 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-20.5-13-11
Establishment of the commission on seclusion and restraint
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The commission on seclusion and restraint in schools is established.

(b) The commission has the following ten (10) members:

(1) The designee of the secretary of education, who serves at the pleasure of the secretary of education.

(2) A representative of the Autism Society of Indiana, chosen by the organization, who serves a two (2) year term.

(3) A representative of the Arc of Indiana, chosen by the organization, who serves a two (2) year term.

(4) A representative of the Indiana Council of Administrators of Special Education, chosen by the organization, who serves a two (2) year term.

(5) A representative of Mental Health America of Indiana, chosen by the organization, who serves a two (2) year term.

(6) A parent of a student with a disability, nominated by a member described in subdivisions (2), (3), and (5) and approved by a majority of the members described in subdivisions (1) through (5) and (8) through (10), who serves a two (2) year term.

(7) A parent of a student who does not have a disability, nominated by a member described in subdivisions (2), (3), and (5) and approved by a majority of the members described in subdivisions (1) through (5) and (8) through (10), who serves a two (2) year term.

(8) One (1) state accredited nonpublic school administrator nominated by the Indiana Non-public Education Association, who serves a two (2) year term.

(9) One (1) public school superintendent nominated by the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents, who serves a two (2) year term.

(10) One (1) member of the Indiana School Resource Officers Association chosen by the organization, who serves a two (2) year term.

(c) Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). A member who is not a state employee is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-40-11.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-29-8-11 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 29 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-29-8-11
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.13. Repealed by P.L.48-2011, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 20-35.5-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 35.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-35.5-1-5
"Level II dyslexia screening"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. "Level II dyslexia screening" means a detailed process, as determined by the school corporation or charter school, for identifying a pattern of strengths and weaknesses documenting the characteristics of dyslexia and includes the administration of diagnostic tools designed to measure the underlying cause, characteristics, and outcomes to identify the characteristics of dyslexia.

As added by P.L.95-2018, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-41-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 41 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-41-1-6
Bond
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The treasurer shall give a bond in an amount fixed by the superintendent and principal of the school approximating the total amount of the anticipated funds that will come into the possession of the treasurer at any one (1) time during the regular school year. Bonds shall be filed with the trustee or board of school trustees. The surety on the bonds must be a surety company authorized to do business in Indiana. However, the requirement for giving the bond and the requirement to deposit the receipts in a separate bank account, as required in section 9 of this chapter, do not apply to any school for which the funds, as estimated by the principal, will not exceed three hundred dollars ($300) during a school year.

(b) The requirements of this chapter may be fulfilled by providing a comprehensive bonding instrument, including a single blanket position bond, for all extracurricular treasurers. A comprehensive bonding instrument is acceptable instead of individual separate personal position bonds.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 20-26-6-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.164.
Ind. Code § 20-45-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-45-9-5
Appropriation
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Appropriations shall be made from the operations fund by the qualified school corporations as other appropriations are made either in the annual budget or by additional appropriations.

As added by P.L.236-2023, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 20-46-8-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 46 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-46-8-0.5
Public education corporation imposes property tax levy; distribution of revenue
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. (a) Subject to subsection (b), beginning with property taxes first due and payable after December 31, 2027:

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

(2) the public education corporation shall impose the annual property tax levy under this chapter in the territory of the school city and assumes the powers and duties of the school city under this chapter as set forth in IC 20-25.3-5.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), beginning with property taxes first due and payable after December 31, 2025, the county auditor shall:

(1) determine the amounts of revenue to be distributed to the public education corporation, the school city, and any charter schools as provided in section 11.2 or 12 of this chapter, as applicable; and

(2) distribute revenue collected from a levy imposed under this chapter to the public education corporation, the school city, and any charter schools as provided in section 11.2 or 12 of this chapter, as applicable.

As added by P.L.101-2026, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 20-24-1-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-24-1-3.5
"Charter board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. "Charter board" refers to the Indiana charter school board established under IC 20-24-2.1.

As added by P.L.91-2011, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 20-28-9-21 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-28-9-21
Suspension of teacher without pay; reasons
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) This section and section 22 of this chapter apply to the suspension of a teacher without pay.

(b) A teacher may be suspended from duty without pay only for the following reasons:

(1) Immorality.

(2) Insubordination, which means the willful refusal to obey the state school laws or reasonable rules prescribed for the government of the school corporation.

(3) Neglect of duty.

(4) Substantial inability to perform teaching duties.

(5) Good and just cause.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-5-15(a), (b).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.90-2011, SEC.33; P.L.233-2015, SEC.216.
Ind. Code § 20-40-2-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 40 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-40-2-5.5
Tracking of expenditures
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. The state board of accounts may take action, including the establishment of an account code, to track expenditures of money distributed for curricular materials.

As added by P.L.136-2024, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 20-46-1-22 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 46 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-46-1-22
Referendum revenue; application; county auditor distribution determination; eligibility; distribution amount
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. (a) This section applies to revenue received from a referendum levy if both of the following apply:

(1) The:

(A) governing body of the school corporation approves the referendum levy in a resolution adopted under section 8 or 8.5 of this chapter; and

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

(2) The number of students who have legal settlement in the school corporation but attend a charter school, excluding virtual charter schools and adult high schools, and receive not more than fifty percent (50%) virtual instruction is at least the greater of:

(A) one hundred (100) students; or

(B) two percent (2%) of the school corporation's spring ADM count, excluding students who receive more than fifty percent (50%) virtual instruction.

(b) As used in this section, "eligible charter school" means a charter school attended by a student who:

(1) has legal settlement in a school corporation that imposes a referendum levy under this chapter; and

(2) receives not more than fifty percent (50%) virtual instruction.

However, the term does not include a virtual charter school or an adult high school.

(c) The following schools are not eligible to receive, and may not be considered in a calculation made for purposes of, a distribution under this section:

(1) A virtual charter school.

(2) An adult high school.

(d) Subject to subsections (j) and (l), the county auditor in the county in which the school corporation is located shall distribute to each eligible charter school, in the manner provided under this section, an amount of revenue received from a tax levy imposed by a school corporation under this chapter unless the charter school elects to not participate in the referendum under section 8(h) of this chapter.

(e) For the purposes of the calculations made in this section, each eligible charter school that has entered into an agreement with a school corporation to participate as a participating innovation network charter school under IC 20-25.7-5 is considered to have an ADM that is separate from the school corporation.

(f) Not later than January 1, 2028, and not later than January 1 of each year thereafter, the department, in consultation with the department of local government finance, shall determine, for each school corporation, the corresponding percentages of revenue received from the tax levy that must be distributed among the school corporation and each eligible charter school according to the following formula:

STEP ONE: Determine, for each eligible charter school, the number of students who:

(A) have legal settlement within the school corporation;

(B) are currently included in the fall ADM count for the charter school; and

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

STEP TWO: Determine the sum of:

(A) the aggregate of the STEP ONE results for all eligible charter schools with respect to the school corporation; plus

(B) the fall ADM count for the school corporation for students receiving not more than fifty percent (50%) virtual instruction.

STEP THREE: For each eligible charter school, determine the result of:

(A) the applicable STEP ONE amount; divided by

(B) the STEP TWO amount;

expressed as a percentage.

STEP FOUR: Determine the sum of all the amounts computed under STEP THREE and subtract the result from one hundred percent (100%).

(g) The department shall provide to the county auditor, immediately after calculation under subsection (f):

(1) each eligible charter school and the eligible charter school's corresponding percentage calculated under STEP THREE of subsection (f); and

(2) the percentage calculated under STEP FOUR of subsection (f) for the school corporation.

(h) Subject to subsections (k) and (l), when the county auditor distributes property tax revenue, the county auditor shall distribute to the school corporation and each eligible charter school the amount determined in the last STEP of the following STEPS:

STEP ONE: Determine the amount collected in the most recent installment period by the school corporation from the school corporation's referendum levy imposed under this chapter.

STEP TWO: To determine the distribution for the school corporation and each eligible charter school, determine the result of:

(A) the sum of:

(i) the STEP ONE result; plus

(ii) any amount withheld in the previous year under subsection (k); multiplied by

(B) the following percentage:

(i) In the case of an eligible charter school, the charter school's percentage under STEP THREE of subsection (f).

(ii) In the case of the school corporation, the school corporation's percentage under STEP FOUR of subsection (f).

(i) Not later than August 15, 2027, and not later than August 15 of each calendar year thereafter, the department shall provide to each school corporation and each eligible charter school an estimate of the amount of property tax levy revenue the school corporation and eligible charter school are expected to receive under this section in the subsequent calendar year based on the most recent fall ADM count.

(j) This subsection applies beginning with distributions of property tax revenue under this section in 2028 and thereafter. In order to receive a distribution under this section, the governing body of an eligible charter school shall, not later than October 15, 2027, and not later than October 15 of each calendar year thereafter, adopt a budget for the current school year. Not later than ten (10) days before its adoption, the budget must be fixed and presented to the charter board in a public meeting in the county in which the eligible charter school is incorporated. Not later than November 1, 2027, and not later than November 1 of each calendar year thereafter, the governing body of the charter school shall submit:

(1) the budget that is adopted under this subsection;

(2) the dates on which each requirement under this subsection were met; and

(3) a statement from the governing body of the charter school attesting that the dates provided in subdivision (2) are true and accurate and that the budget was properly adopted under this subsection;

to the charter authorizer for review and to the department of local government finance to be posted publicly on the computer gateway under IC 6-1.1-17-3.

(k) If an eligible charter school does not satisfy the requirements of subsection (j) to receive distributions under this section during a calendar year, as determined by the department of local government finance, the eligible charter school may not receive a distribution of property tax revenue in that calendar year and the county auditor shall withhold the eligible charter school's distribution amount. The department of local government finance's determination of compliance consists only of a confirmation that the adopted budget and attestation statement are submitted not later than the applicable date under subsection (j). Any distribution amount withheld under this subsection shall be:

(1) added to the property tax revenue collections as described in STEP TWO of subsection (h); and

(2) distributed among the school corporation and eligible charter schools according to subsection (h);

in the calendar year that immediately follows the calendar year in which the distribution amount was withheld.

(l) A charter school is not eligible for a distribution under this section from property tax revenue collected from a particular referendum levy if the charter school does not have a certified fall ADM count in the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which the public question for the referendum appears on the ballot.

As added by P.L.68-2025, SEC.222. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.212.
Ind. Code § 20-24-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-24-9-1
Annual report to department
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) An authorizer that has established a charter school shall submit an annual report to the department and the state board for informational and research purposes. The authorizer shall make the annual report available on the authorizer's website.

(b) The department and state board shall make all annual reports submitted under subsection (a) available on the department's and state board's websites.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5.5-9-1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.91-2011, SEC.21; P.L.33-2014, SEC.2; P.L.5-2015, SEC.45; P.L.23-2026, SEC.173.
Ind. Code § 20-25.7-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25.7 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-25.7-1-1
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This article applies to all school corporations.

As added by P.L.214-2015, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-33-5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-33-5-13
Shoes and clothing; financial assistance; clothing bank; establishment by school corporation
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) Financial assistance for shoes and clothing shall be provided directly by the township trustee under IC 12-20 to parents who do not have sufficient means to furnish the shoes and clothing needed by the children to attend school.

(b) A school corporation may establish a clothing bank to provide for children's clothing needs on an emergency basis.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-9-12.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 20-41-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 41 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-41-1-4
Forms
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) All forms and records for keeping the accounts of the extracurricular activities in school corporations shall be prescribed or approved by the state board of accounts. The records and affairs of the extracurricular activities may be examined by the state board of accounts when the state examiner determines an examination is necessary. The forms prescribed or approved for keeping these accounts must achieve a simplified system of bookkeeping and shall be paid for, along with the bond required in this chapter, from the education fund or operations fund in accordance with the categories of expenditures established under IC 20-42.5-3.

(b) The funds of all accounts of any organization, class, or activity shall be accounted separately from all others. Funds may not be transferred from the accounts of any organization, class, or activity except by a majority vote of its members, if any, and by the approval of the principal, sponsor, and treasurer of the organization, class, or activity. However, in the case of athletic funds:

(1) approval of the transfer must be made by the athletic director, who is regarded as the sponsor; and

(2) participating students are not considered members.

All expenditures of the funds are subject to review by the governing body of the school corporation.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 20-26-6-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.164. Amended by P.L.238-2019, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 20-26-18.2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 18.2 / Section 20-26-18.2-2
Employment of school resource officer; memorandum of understanding; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A school resource officer may be employed:

(1) by one (1) or more school corporations or charter schools through a contract between a local law enforcement agency and the school corporation or school corporations or the charter school or charter schools;

(2) by one (1) or more school corporations or charter schools;

(3) by a local law enforcement agency that assigns the school resource officer to one (1) or more school corporations or charter schools through a memorandum of understanding between the local law enforcement agency and the school corporation or school corporations or the charter school or charter schools; or

(4) through a contract between an Indiana business that employs persons who meet the qualifications of a school resource officer and the school corporation or school corporations or the charter school or charter schools.

(b) This subsection does not apply to a school corporation that only has full-time school resource officers who are either employees of the school corporation's school police department or are employees of the school corporation who have successfully completed the law enforcement basic training requirements described in IC 5-2-1-9(d). After June 30, 2023, if a school corporation or charter school enters into a contract for a school resource officer, the school corporation or charter school must enter into a memorandum of understanding with the law enforcement agency that employs or appointed the law enforcement officer who will perform the duties of a school resource officer. The memorandum of understanding must state the nature and scope of a school resource officer's duties and responsibilities. A school resource officer's duties and responsibilities include the duty to assist the school corporation's or charter school's school safety specialists and safe school committees with the development and implementation of school safety plans.

(c) A school resource officer shall consult with local law enforcement officials and first responders when assisting the school corporation's or charter school's school safety specialists and safe school committees in the development of the school safety plan.

(d) A school resource officer shall participate in the development and implementation of programs designed to identify, assess, and provide assistance to youth who are at high risk of experiencing a mental health crisis or becoming juvenile offenders.

(e) A school resource officer may not be reassigned to other duties by the school corporation.

As added by P.L.172-2013, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.44-2019, SEC.1; P.L.211-2019, SEC.22; P.L.272-2019, SEC.4; P.L.139-2022, SEC.11; P.L.150-2023, SEC.22; P.L.200-2023, SEC.6; P.L.250-2023, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 20-39-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-39-1-4
Charter school organizers
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Charter school organizers shall adopt and accurately implement a single, unified accounting system for charter school organizers as prescribed by the state board and the state board of accounts. The system, including a chart of accounts and all prescribed forms, must enable charter school organizers to adopt the accrual basis method of accounting.

As added by P.L.280-2013, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 20-43-1-15.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-43-1-15.5
"Less than moderate value program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15.5. This section applies after June 30, 2018. "Less than moderate value program" means a career and technical education program that the department of workforce development recognizes as:

(1) having a low employment demand and a low average wage level;

(2) having a moderate employment demand and a low average wage level; or

(3) having a low employment demand and a moderate average wage level.

As added by P.L.230-2017, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 20-30-8-16 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-30-8-16
Determination of full-time equivalent students
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. The number of full-time equivalent students enrolled in an alternative education program during a reporting period is the result determined under STEP SIX of the following formula:

STEP ONE: Determine the number of alternative education program sessions that were conducted in a reporting period for a qualifying school corporation as follows:

(A) Determine the number of days on which an alternative education program was conducted for an entire morning, as determined under the rules adopted by the state board.

(B) Determine the number of days on which an alternative education program was conducted for an entire afternoon, as determined under the rules adopted by the state board.

(C) Determine the number of days on which an alternative education program was conducted for an entire evening, as determined under the rules adopted by the state board.

(D) Determine the sum of the clause (A), (B), and (C) amounts.

STEP TWO: For each morning, afternoon, and evening session of an alternative education program that is used to determine the STEP ONE result, determine the number of eligible students enrolled in the sessions.

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

STEP FOUR: Divide the STEP THREE result by the STEP ONE result.

STEP FIVE: Divide the STEP ONE result by three hundred sixty (360).

STEP SIX: Multiply the STEP FOUR result by the STEP FIVE result.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-3-11-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.147.
Ind. Code § 20-33-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-33-2-15
Attendance exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) Each school corporation, charter school, and accredited nonpublic school shall authorize the absence and excuse of each student who is absent for any of the following:

(1) The student serves as a page for or as an honoree of the general assembly.

(2) The student serves on the precinct election board.

(3) The student works as a helper to a political candidate or to a political party on the date of each general, city or town, special, and primary election at which the student works.

(4) The student appears in court in response to a subpoena to appear in court as a witness in a judicial proceeding.

(5) The student is:

(A) not a habitual truant; and

(B) ordered to active duty with the armed forces of the United States, including their reserve components, or the Indiana National Guard for not more than fifteen (15) instructional days in a school year.

However, the school corporation, charter school, or accredited nonpublic school may authorize additional excused absences for a student ordered to active duty.

(6) The student is:

(A) a member of the Indiana wing of the civil air patrol; and

(B) participating in a civil air patrol:

(i) international air cadet exchange program for the length of the program; or

(ii) emergency service operation for not more than five (5) instructional days in a school year.

(7) The student participates or exhibits in the Indiana state fair for educational purposes. However, the number of excused absences a student may receive under this subdivision may not exceed five (5) instructional days in a school year.

(8) The student participates in a scheduled competition, exhibition, or event offered by:

(A) the National FFA Organization;

(B) the Indiana FFA Association; or

(C) a 4-H club.

However, the number of excused absences a student may receive under this subdivision may not exceed a total of six (6) instructional days in a school year.

(b) If a school corporation, charter school, or accredited nonpublic school authorizes the absence and excuse of a student for a nonclassroom related activity that is organized or facilitated by the school, the school shall send, at least one (1) full school day before the nonclassroom related activity occurs, a parent of the student a written notification regarding the nonclassroom related activity that includes:

(1) a description of the activity; and

(2) the anticipated date and time that the activity is scheduled to occur.

(c) For a student to receive an excused absence under subsection (a)(6) through (a)(8), the student must be in good academic standing, as determined by the school corporation, charter school, or accredited nonpublic school.

(d) A student excused from school attendance under subsection (a) may not be recorded as being absent on any date for which the excuse is operative and may not be penalized by the school in any manner.

(e) The appropriate school authority shall request relevant documentation verifying a student's participation in an activity listed in subsection (a).

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-3-18(b).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.74-2026, SEC.129.
Ind. Code § 20-28-9-15 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-28-9-15
Teacher payment when school is closed
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. If during the term of the teacher's contract:

(1) the school is closed by order of the:

(A) school corporation; or

(B) health authorities; or

(2) school cannot be conducted through no fault of the teacher;

the teacher shall receive regular payments during that time. If a canceled student instructional day (as defined in IC 20-30-2-2) is rescheduled to comply with IC 20-30-2, each teacher and (notwithstanding IC 20-27-8-7) each school bus driver shall work on that rescheduled day without additional compensation.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-5-9(a).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-49-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-49-6-2
"Advancement account"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "advancement account" refers to the school technology advancement account established by section 3 of this chapter.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-1-31-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.172.
Ind. Code § 20-45-8-27 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-45-8-27
Distribution; revenue in addition to state tuition support
Status: in_force

Sec. 27. The tax provided by this chapter may not operate to diminish the amount of state tuition support or other aid given by the state.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-13-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.168.
Ind. Code § 20-51.4-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51.4 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-51.4-6-1
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to administer this article.

(b) The state board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish a procedure to establish an Indiana education scholarship account education service plan for an eligible student.

(c) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to administer the CSA program under this article.

As added by P.L.165-2021, SEC.180. Amended by P.L.202-2023, SEC.71; P.L.213-2025, SEC.241.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-19-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 19 / Section 20-20.5-19-6
Teacher higher education and industry collaboration grant program established; grants; administration
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) There is established a teacher higher education and industry collaboration grant program for the purpose of funding through grants teacher participation in approved teacher education courses or programs.

(b) The department shall administer the program.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-48-6.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-23-16-21 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-23-16-21
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.231-2005, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 20-35-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 35 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-35-5-10
Rights and privileges of teachers without existing service in participating school corporation
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A teacher who:

(1) is employed by a special education cooperative; and

(2) does not have existing years of service in any of the participating school corporations;

shall be considered to be employed by the special education cooperative and is entitled to the same rights and privileges under IC 20-28-6, IC 20-28-7.5, IC 20-28-8, IC 20-28-9, and IC 20-28-10 as if the teacher were employed by a school corporation.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.90-2011, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 20-22-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-22-2-13
Receipt of gifts, legacies, devises, and conveyances
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The executive may, subject to the approval of the governor and the policies of the board, receive, for the use of the school, gifts, legacies, devises, and conveyances of real or personal property that are made, given, or granted to or for the school.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-16-2-13.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.218-2005, SEC.66.
Ind. Code § 20-27-9-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-27-9-8
Employee meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The governing body of a school corporation may use a school bus to transport school employees to and from a meeting that is authorized or required for the employees either locally or by the state. This includes a meeting conducted by the school corporation.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 20-29-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 29 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-29-2-10
"Governing body"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. "Governing body" means:

(1) a board of school commissioners;

(2) a metropolitan board of education;

(3) a board of trustees;

(4) any other board or commission charged by law with the responsibility of administering the affairs of a school corporation; or

(5) the body that administers a charter school established under IC 20-24.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.220.
Ind. Code § 20-27-13-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-27-13-10
Terms and conditions imposed on waiver; failure to comply
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The department may condition a waiver under section 9 of this chapter on the terms and conditions specified by the department. If a school corporation fails to comply with a term or condition of a waiver or the department discovers facts that indicate that the school corporation's plan:

(1) is not protecting the safety of eligible students enrolled in the school corporation; or

(2) is not otherwise in accordance with applicable law;

the department may issue an order under IC 4-21.5-3 or an emergency or temporary order under IC 4-21.5-4 specifying the actions that must be taken by the school corporation to correct the deficiency. The order may suspend or terminate the waiver granted under section 9 of this chapter beginning on the date specified by the department.

As added by P.L.145-2012, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-20.5-5-2
"Diploma"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "diploma" refers to a high school diploma.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-7-2.]

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

Sec. 3. "Case conference" refers to the actions taken by a case conference committee composed of public agency personnel, parents, the student, if appropriate, and others at the discretion of the public agency or the parent to do any of the following:

(1) Determine a student's eligibility for special education and related services.

(2) Develop, review, or revise a student's individualized education program.

(3) Determine an appropriate educational placement for the student.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 20-23-16-38 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-23-16-38
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.231-2005, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 20-24-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-24-12-1
Establishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The charter school facilities assistance program is established.

As added by P.L.91-2011, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 20-26-11-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 11 / Section 20-26-11-5
Transfer at request of parent or student
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The parents of any student, regardless of the student's age, or the student after the student has become eighteen (18) years of age may request a transfer from a school corporation in which the student has a legal settlement to a transferee school corporation in Indiana.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-6.1-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.89-2005, SEC.3; P.L.43-2021, SEC.76; P.L.214-2025, SEC.90.
Ind. Code § 20-25.7-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25.7 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-25.7-4-5
Agreement to establish an innovation network school; terms; appeal to state board; limit on administrative fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The board shall enter into an agreement with an innovation network team to establish an innovation network school or to reconstitute an eligible school as an innovation network school under section 3 or 4 of this chapter. An innovation network team may consist of or include teachers, a principal, a superintendent, or any combination of these individuals who were employed at the eligible school before the agreement is entered.

(b) The terms of the agreement must specify the following:

(1) A statement that the innovation network school is considered to be part of the school corporation and not considered a separate local educational agency.

(2) A statement that the innovation network team authorizes the department to include the innovation network school's performance assessment results under IC 20-31-8 when calculating the school corporation's performance assessment under rules adopted by the state board.

(3) The amount of state and federal funding, including tuition support, and money levied as property taxes that will be distributed by the school corporation to the innovation network school.

(4) The performance goals and accountability metrics agreed upon for the innovation network school.

(5) Grounds for termination of the agreement, including the right of termination if the innovation network team fails to:

(A) comply with the conditions or procedures established in the agreement;

(B) meet generally accepted fiscal management and government accounting principles;

(C) comply with applicable laws; or

(D) meet the educational goals set forth in the agreement between the board and the innovation network team.

(6) For an agreement entered into or renewed after June 30, 2023, the process the board is required to follow in determining whether to renew the agreement.

(7) For an agreement entered into or renewed after June 30, 2024, and subject to section 9 of this chapter, the innovation network school's enrollment and discipline policies, including defined attendance areas and enrollment zones.

(c) If an agreement is entered into under subsection (a), the board shall notify the department that an agreement has been entered into under this section within thirty (30) days after the agreement is entered into.

(d) Upon receipt of the notification under subsection (c), for school years starting after the date of the agreement:

(1) the department shall include the innovation network school's performance assessment results under IC 20-31-8 when calculating the school corporation's performance assessment under rules adopted by the state board;

(2) the department shall treat the innovation network school in the same manner as a school operated by the school corporation when calculating the total amount of state and federal funding to be distributed to the school corporation; and

(3) if requested by an innovation network school established under IC 20-25.5-4-2(a)(2) (before its repeal) or IC 20-25.7-4-4(a)(2), the department may use student growth as the state board's exclusive means to determine the innovation network school's category or designation of school improvement under 511 IAC 6.2-10-10 for a period of three (3) years. Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, the department may not use student growth as the state board's exclusive means to determine an innovation network school's category or designation of school improvement. This subdivision expires July 1, 2023.

A school corporation and an innovation network school are not entitled to any state funding in addition to the amount the school corporation and school would otherwise be eligible to receive if the innovation network school were a public school maintained by the school corporation.

(e) If a board or innovation network team fails to follow the renewal process described in subsection (b)(6), the board or innovation network team may appeal to the state board. The state board shall hear the appeal in a public meeting and ensure that the board or innovation network team follows the renewal process specified in the agreement. The board may not terminate an agreement until the board has provided evidence to the state board that the board has complied with the renewal process specified in the agreement. The state board shall issue a decision on an appeal under this subsection not later than sixty (60) days after the date the board or innovation network team submitted the appeal to the state board.

(f) If an administrative fee is included in an agreement entered into or renewed after June 30, 2023, under this section, the fee may not exceed one percent (1%) of the total amount of state tuition support that is distributed to the school corporation based on the student enrollment of the innovation network school.

(g) An agreement entered into between the board and an innovation network team under this section may not be altered without written approval from the innovation network team.

As added by P.L.214-2015, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.179-2016, SEC.5; P.L.269-2019, SEC.4; P.L.246-2023, SEC.29; P.L.162-2024, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-45-7-17 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-45-7-17
Adoption procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. The tax shall be imposed at the same time the county council adopts the qualified county's budget, tax levy, and tax rate for the next calendar year under IC 6-1.1-17.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-12-4.1(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.168.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-26-5-10
Adoption of criminal history background and child protection index check policy; implementation of policy
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) This section applies to a:

(1) school corporation;

(2) charter school; or

(3) nonpublic school that employs one (1) or more employees.

(b) A school corporation, a charter school, and a nonpublic school shall adopt a policy concerning criminal history information for individuals who:

(1) apply for:

(A) employment with the school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school; or

(B) employment with an entity with which the school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school contracts for services;

(2) seek to enter into a contract to provide services to the school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school; or

(3) are employed by an entity that seeks to enter into a contract to provide services to the school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school;

if the individuals are likely to have direct, ongoing contact with children within the scope of the individuals' employment.

(c) Except as provided in subsections (f) and (g), a school corporation, a charter school, and a nonpublic school shall administer a policy adopted under this section uniformly for all individuals to whom the policy applies.

(d) A policy adopted under this section must require that the school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school conduct an expanded criminal history check concerning each applicant for employment who is likely to have direct, ongoing contact with children within the scope of the individual's employment before or not later than thirty (30) days after the start date of the applicant's employment by the school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school. If a vendor providing an expanded criminal history check offers more than one (1) type of expanded criminal history check, the policy shall require that the school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school evaluate all available types of criminal history checks and determine whether a more comprehensive expanded criminal history check would better protect the students.

(e) A policy adopted under this section:

(1) must require that the school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school conduct an Indiana expanded child protection index check; and

(2) may require that the school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school conduct an expanded child protection index check in other states;

concerning each applicant for employment who is likely to have direct, ongoing contact with children within the scope of the individual's employment. An Indiana expanded child protection index check must be completed before or not later than sixty (60) days after the start date of the applicant's employment by the school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school.

(f) A policy adopted under this section must state that the school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school requires an expanded criminal history check concerning an employee of the school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school who is likely to have direct, ongoing contact with children within the scope of the employee's employment. The checks must be conducted every five (5) years. A school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school may adopt a policy to require an employee to obtain an expanded child protection index check every five (5) years.

(g) In implementing subsection (f), and subject to subsection (j), a school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school may update the checks required under subsection (f) for employees who are employed by the school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school as of July 1, 2017, over a period not to exceed five (5) years by annually conducting updated expanded criminal history checks and expanded child protection index checks for at least one-fifth (1/5) of the number of employees who are employed by the school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school on July 1, 2017.

(h) An applicant or employee may be required to provide a written consent for the school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school to request an expanded criminal history check and an expanded child protection index check concerning the individual before the individual's employment by the school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school. The school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school may require the individual to provide a set of fingerprints and pay any fees required for the expanded criminal history check and expanded child protection index check. Each applicant for employment or employee described in subsection (f) may be required:

(1) at the time the individual applies or updates an expanded criminal history check under subsection (f); or

(2) while an expanded criminal history check or expanded child protection index check is being conducted;

to answer questions concerning the individual's expanded criminal history check and expanded child protection index check. The failure to answer honestly questions asked under this subsection is grounds for termination of the employee's employment.

(i) An applicant is responsible for all costs associated with obtaining the expanded criminal history check and expanded child protection index check unless the school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school agrees to pay the costs. A school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school may agree to pay the costs associated with obtaining an expanded criminal history background check for an employee. An employee of a school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school may not be required to pay the costs of an expanded child protection index check.

(j) An applicant or employee may not be required by a school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school to obtain an expanded criminal history check more than one (1) time during a five (5) year period. However, a school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school may obtain an expanded criminal history check or an expanded child protection index check at any time if the school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school has reason to believe that the applicant or employee:

(1) is the subject of a substantiated report of child abuse or neglect; or

(2) has been charged with or convicted of a crime listed in section 11.2(b) of this chapter or IC 20-28-5-8(b).

(k) As used in this subsection, "offense requiring license revocation" means an offense listed in IC 20-28-5-8(b). A policy adopted under this section must prohibit a school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school from:

(1) hiring;

(2) continuing the employment of;

(3) contracting with; or

(4) continuing to contract with;

a person who has been convicted of an offense requiring license revocation, unless the conviction has been reversed, vacated, or set aside on appeal.

(l) Information obtained under this section must be used in accordance with law.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-2-7.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.121-2009, SEC.8; P.L.106-2016, SEC.4; P.L.185-2017, SEC.2; P.L.167-2018, SEC.2; P.L.125-2022, SEC.4; P.L.110-2023, SEC.2; P.L.9-2024, SEC.389; P.L.74-2026, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 20-31-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 31 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-31-2-8
"School"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. "School" refers to a public school or a state accredited nonpublic school.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.2-2-11.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.92-2020, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 20-32-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-32-4-8
Student not passing at least three Core 40 courses
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. This section applies to a student who does not pass at least three (3) courses required under the Core 40 curriculum for an Indiana diploma with a Core 40 designation. Except as provided in section 10 of this chapter, the student's parent and the student's counselor (or another staff member who assists students in course selection) shall meet to discuss the student's progress. Following the meeting, the student's parent shall determine whether the student will achieve greater educational benefits by:

(1) continuing in the Core 40 curriculum; or

(2) completing the general curriculum.

As added by P.L.105-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.192-2018, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 20-40-18-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 40 / Chapter 18 / Section 20-40-18-4
Investment of balances; transfer to school rainy day fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Any balance in the operations fund may be invested in the manner provided for investment of money by a political subdivision. The net proceeds from the investment become a part of the operations fund.

(b) Any balance, or a part of the balance, remaining in the operations fund at the end of a year may be:

(1) retained in the operations fund; or

(2) transferred to the school corporation's rainy day fund.

As added by P.L.244-2017, SEC.86. Amended by P.L.140-2018, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 20-49-3-17 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-49-3-17
Report concerning charter schools
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) Before July 1 of each year, the state board, in cooperation with the department, shall:

(1) prepare a report of the information described in subsection (b); and

(2) present the report to the budget committee.

(b) The report referred to in subsection (a) must describe the following information for the immediately preceding calendar year:

(1) Any charter schools that closed or otherwise ceased operations during the immediately preceding calendar year.

(2) For each charter school specified in subdivision (1), and for each advance from the fund that was not repaid in full before the date on which the charter school closed or otherwise ceased operations, the outstanding amounts of principal and interest that the charter school owes to the fund.

(3) The efforts being made by the state board and the department to collect the unpaid advances and interest described in subdivision (2).

As added by P.L.259-2019, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 20-33-9-1.3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-33-9-1.3
"Battery"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.3. As used in this chapter, "battery" refers to:

(1) battery under IC 35-42-2-1;

(2) domestic battery under IC 35-42-2-1.3; and

(3) aggravated battery under IC 35-42-2-1.5.

As added by P.L.72-2006, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.65-2016, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 20-28-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-28-5-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-3-7.1(d), (e), (f), (g).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.246-2005, SEC.160. Repealed by P.L.121-2009, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 20-24-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-24-3-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5.5-3-4.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.280-2013, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 20-27-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-27-3-5
Rules; display of school district name on bus; indication on bus of stopping at railroad crossing
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The committee shall adopt and enforce rules under IC 4-22-2 to require that each new school bus operated by or on behalf of a school corporation bear the name of the school district on the back of the school bus in black letters.

(b) The committee shall adopt and enforce rules under IC 4-22-2 to require that each school bus placed into service for the first time by a school corporation or nonpublic school bear an indication on the back of the school bus that the school bus is required to stop at all railroad crossings.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-4-4.5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.42-2014, SEC.1; P.L.213-2015, SEC.168.
Ind. Code § 20-25-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-25-4-1
Contracts or obligations; appropriations
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A contract or an obligation is not binding on the board unless the board makes an appropriation for the contract or obligation.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-3-11-14.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 20-27-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-27-8-8
School bus driver employment contract; compensation
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The compensation of a school bus driver who is employed by a school corporation on a school year basis under an employment contract shall be fixed in the employment contract.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 20-40-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 40 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-40-10-2
Establishment of fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Each corporation shall establish a levy excess fund for purposes of IC 20-44-3.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 6-1.1-19-1.7(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.163.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-20.5-5-9
Individuals eligible to apply
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The following individuals may apply for the issuance of a diploma to an eligible veteran under the program:

(1) An eligible veteran, including an eligible veteran who has received a general educational development (GED) diploma issued under IC 20-20-6 (before its repeal) or IC 22-4.1-18, or a similar diploma.

(2) An individual who is:

(A) the surviving spouse of; or

(B) otherwise related to;

an eligible veteran who is deceased.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-7-9.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-25.3-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25.3 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-25.3-1-2
Construction
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. This article shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes of this article. If any other law or rule is inconsistent with this article, this article is controlling as to the administration and management of school property, transportation, and school performance within the geographic boundaries of the school city undertaken under this article.

As added by P.L.101-2026, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-23-18-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 18 / Section 20-23-18-3
Muncie Community School Corporation; subject to all applicable federal and state laws; conflicts; applicable IC 20 provisions; state board of accounts audits; exception to collective bargaining
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), the Muncie Community school corporation is subject to all applicable federal and state laws.

(b) If a provision of this chapter conflicts with any other law, including IC 20-23-4, the provision in this chapter controls.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a), to provide all administrative and academic flexibility to implement innovative strategies, the Muncie Community school corporation is subject only to the following IC 20 and IC 22 provisions:

(1) IC 20-26-5-10 (criminal history).

(2) IC 20-26-12-1 (curricular material purchase and provision; public school students).

(3) IC 20-26-12-2 (curricular material purchase and rental).

(4) IC 20-26-21 (personal analyses, evaluations, or surveys by third party vendors).

(5) IC 20-28-5-8 (conviction of certain felonies or misdemeanors; notice and hearing; permanent revocation of license; data base of school employees who have been reported).

(6) IC 20-28-10-17 (school counselor immunity).

(7) IC 20-29 (collective bargaining) to the extent required by subsection (e).

(8) IC 20-30-3-2 and IC 20-30-3-4 (patriotic commemorative observances).

(9) The following:

(A) IC 20-30-5-0.5 (display of the United States flag; Pledge of Allegiance).

(B) IC 20-30-5-1, IC 20-30-5-2, and IC 20-30-5-3 (the constitutions of Indiana and the United States; writings, documents, and records of American history or heritage).

(C) IC 20-30-5-4 (system of government; American history).

(D) IC 20-30-5-5 (morals instruction).

(E) IC 20-30-5-6 (good citizenship instruction).

(10) IC 20-32-4, concerning graduation requirements.

(11) IC 20-32-5.1, concerning the Indiana's Learning Evaluation Assessment Readiness Network (ILEARN) program.

(12) IC 20-32-8.5 (IRead3).

(13) IC 20-33-2 (compulsory school attendance).

(14) IC 20-33-8-16 (firearms, deadly weapons, or destructive devices).

(15) IC 20-33-8-19, IC 20-33-8-21, and IC 20-33-8-22 (student due process and judicial review).

(16) IC 20-33-7 (parental access to education records).

(17) IC 20-33-9 (reporting of student violations of law).

(18) IC 20-34-3 (health and safety measures).

(19) IC 20-35 (concerning special education).

(20) IC 20-39 (accounting and financial reporting procedures).

(21) IC 20-40 (government funds and accounts).

(22) IC 20-41 (extracurricular funds and accounts).

(23) IC 20-42 (fiduciary funds and accounts).

(24) IC 20-42.5 (allocation of expenditures to student instruction and learning).

(25) IC 20-43 (state tuition support).

(26) IC 20-44 (property tax levies).

(27) IC 20-46 (levies other than general fund levies).

(28) IC 20-47 (related entities; holding companies; lease agreements).

(29) IC 20-48 (borrowing and bonds).

(30) IC 20-49 (state management of common school funds; state advances and loans).

(31) IC 20-50 (concerning homeless children and foster care children).

(32) IC 22-2-18, before its expiration on June 30, 2021 (limitation on employment of minors).

(d) The Muncie Community school corporation is subject to required audits by the state board of accounts under IC 5-11-1-9.

(e) Except to the extent required under a collective bargaining agreement entered into before July 1, 2018, the Muncie Community school corporation is not subject to IC 20-29 unless the school corporation voluntarily recognizes an exclusive representative under IC 20-29-5-2. If the school corporation voluntarily recognizes an exclusive representative under IC 20-29-5-2, the school corporation may authorize a school within the corporation to opt out of bargaining allowable subjects or discussing discussion items by specifying the excluded items on the notice required under IC 20-29-5-2(b). The notice must be provided to the education employment relations board at the time the notice is posted.

As added by P.L.213-2018(ss), SEC.22. Amended by P.L.147-2020, SEC.4; P.L.125-2022, SEC.1; P.L.201-2023, SEC.152; P.L.234-2023, SEC.1; P.L.9-2024, SEC.386.
Ind. Code § 20-33-2-43 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-33-2-43
State attendance officer; appointment; removal; duties; powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 43. (a) The secretary of education shall appoint a state attendance officer. The state attendance officer serves at the pleasure of the secretary of education and may be removed by the secretary of education at any time.

(b) The state attendance officer shall:

(1) exercise general supervision over the attendance officers of Indiana;

(2) visit the various attendance districts throughout Indiana;

(3) inspect the work of the attendance officers; and

(4) investigate the manner in which this chapter is being enforced.

(c) The state attendance officer may initiate court action whenever necessary for the enforcement of this chapter.

(d) The state attendance officer shall meet at least one (1) time each year with all attendance officers to:

(1) review data, policies, and procedures; and

(2) discuss recommending to the legislative council legislation to deter absenteeism and to promote school attendance.

(e) Not later than November 1 of each year, the state attendance officer shall submit a report to the legislative council containing recommended legislation based on the:

(1) state attendance officer's discussions with attendance officers under subsection (d) and section 39 of this chapter; and

(2) report prepared by the department under IC 20-19-3-12.4.

A report required by this subsection must be submitted in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-3-16.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.43-2021, SEC.111; P.L.125-2024, SEC.5; P.L.208-2025, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 20-49-2-14 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-49-2-14
Prioritizing nonemergency loans
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. School corporations having the highest school building index must be considered first for advancements. The advancements must be made in descending order of need as shown by the school building index. The state board, after giving consideration to the:

(1) relative order of the various applicant school corporations with regard to the school building index;

(2) matters and facts that are required to be considered under this chapter; and

(3) intent and purposes of this chapter;

shall make an advancement to the various school corporations for the purpose of construction, remodeling, or repairing in the amounts that are found by the state board to be necessary to enable the school corporations to provide for the classrooms and school buildings necessary and required to place the educational facilities of the school corporations on as nearly a uniform and relatively adequate basis as possible.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-1-11-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.172.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-40.6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-26-5-40.6
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.211-2021, SEC.15. Expired 1-1-2023 by P.L.211-2021, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 20-33-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-33-9-3
"Member of the administrative staff"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "member of the administrative staff" or comparable language means a school corporation employee who:

(1) is certificated under the statutes relating to the licensing of teachers; and

(2) has supervisory authority.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-1-6.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 20-42-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 42 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-42-2-4
Prohibition on reducing principal of fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The fund shall never be diminished in amount.

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

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.165.
Ind. Code § 20-21-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-21-3-2
Members
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The board consists of the following members:

(1) Seven (7) individuals appointed by the governor. The individuals appointed under this subdivision are voting members of the board.

(2) The director of the division of special education of the department. The individual serving under this subdivision serves in a nonvoting, advisory capacity.

(3) One (1) individual designated by the governor as the governor's representative on the board. The member appointed under this subdivision serves on the board in a nonvoting, advisory capacity.

(4) One (1) member of the general assembly appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate. The member appointed under this subdivision serves in a nonvoting, advisory capacity.

(b) When appointing a member to the board under subsection (a)(1), the governor must satisfy the following:

(1) One (1) voting member of the board must be a parent of at least one (1) student enrolled or formerly enrolled at the school.

(2) One (1) voting member of the board must have been a student at the school.

(3) One (1) voting member of the board must be a:

(A) representative of a local education agency; or

(B) special education director.

(c) Before assuming membership on the board, an individual appointed under subsection (a)(1) must do the following:

(1) Execute a bond:

(A) payable:

(i) to the state; and

(ii) in an amount and with sureties as approved by the governor; and

(B) that is conditioned on the faithful discharge of the member's duties.

(2) Take and subscribe an oath that must be endorsed upon the member's official bond.

The executed bond and oath shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state. The cost of the bond shall be paid from appropriations made to the school.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-3-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 20-23-14-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-23-14-5
Candidates; eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) To be eligible to be a candidate for the governing body under this chapter, the following apply:

(1) Each prospective candidate must file a petition of nomination with the board of elections and registration not earlier than one hundred four (104) days and not later than noon seventy-four (74) days before the general election at which the members are to be elected. The petition of nomination must include the following:

(A) The name of the prospective candidate.

(B) Whether the prospective candidate is a district candidate or an at-large candidate.

(C) A certification that the prospective candidate meets the qualifications for candidacy imposed under this chapter.

(D) The signatures of at least one hundred (100) registered voters residing in the school corporation.

(2) Each prospective candidate for a district position must:

(A) reside in the district; and

(B) have resided in the district for at least the three (3) years immediately preceding the election.

(3) Each prospective candidate for an at-large position must:

(A) reside in the school corporation; and

(B) have resided in the school corporation for at least the three (3) years immediately preceding the election.

(4) Each prospective candidate (regardless of whether the candidate is a district candidate or an at-large candidate) must:

(A) be a registered voter;

(B) have been a registered voter for at least the three (3) years immediately preceding the election; and

(C) be a high school graduate or have received a:

(i) high school equivalency certificate; or

(ii) state general educational development (GED) diploma under IC 20-20-6 (before its repeal) or IC 22-4.1-18.

(5) A prospective candidate may not:

(A) hold any other elective or appointive office; or

(B) have a pecuniary interest in any contract with the school corporation or its governing body;

as prohibited by law.

(b) The following apply to a petition of nomination required under subsection (a)(1):

(1) The petition must:

(A) contain the information required under IC 3-8-2.5-2.5(a)(5); and

(B) be accompanied by the certification described in IC 3-8-2.5-2.5(b), if required under IC 3-8-2.5-2.5(c).

(2) Unless a candidate that states a political party affiliation under IC 3-8-2.5-2.5(a)(5)(A) is challenged under IC 3-8-2.5-7, the candidate's statement under IC 3-8-2.5-2.5(a)(5) must be indicated on the ballot in the manner determined by the board of elections and registration.

(3) IC 3-8-2.5-2.5(c) and IC 3-8-2.5-7(e) through IC 3-8-2.5-7(g) apply to a candidate who files a petition of nomination.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-3-22-5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.230-2005, SEC.81; P.L.7-2011, SEC.8; P.L.179-2011, SEC.27; P.L.6-2012, SEC.127; P.L.195-2025, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 20-42-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 42 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-42-2-5
County liability for fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A county shall be held liable for the:

(1) preservation of the part of the fund as is entrusted or has been entrusted to the county; and

(2) payment of the annual interest on the fund, at the rate established by law.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-1-1-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.165.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-18-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 18 / Section 20-20.5-18-2
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" means the connecting students with careers fund established by section 6 of this chapter.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-47-2.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-33-2-14 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-33-2-14
Compulsory attendance; school corporation policy; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) The governing body of each school corporation shall adopt a policy:

(1) outlining the conditions for excused and unexcused absences; and

(2) providing for the categorization of excused absences in accordance with the categorization framework established by the department under IC 20-19-3-12.4.

(b) The governing body of each school corporation shall have a policy regarding the participation of a habitually truant in extracurricular and co-curricular activities.

(c) The policy under subsection (a) must include the grounds for excused absences required by section 15 of this chapter or another law.

(d) Any absence that results in a person not attending at least one hundred eighty (180) days in a school year must be in accordance with the governing body's policy under subsection (a) to qualify as an excused absence.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-3-18(a).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.185-2006, SEC.13; P.L.90-2011, SEC.42; P.L.150-2024, SEC.62; P.L.97-2025, SEC.1; P.L.208-2025, SEC.7; P.L.74-2026, SEC.128.
Ind. Code § 20-24-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-24-6-7
Participation of employees in retirement fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A charter school may participate in any of the following:

(1) The Indiana state teachers' retirement fund in accordance with IC 5-10.4.

(2) The public employees' retirement fund in accordance with IC 5-10.3.

(3) Another employee pension or retirement fund.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (e), a person who teaches in a charter school is a member of the Indiana state teachers' retirement fund. Service in a charter school is creditable service for purposes of IC 5-10.4.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (e), a person who:

(1) is a local school employee of a charter school; and

(2) is not eligible to participate in the Indiana state teachers' retirement fund;

is a member of the public employees' retirement fund.

(d) The board of trustees of the Indiana public retirement system shall implement this section through the organizer of the charter school, subject to and conditioned upon receiving any approvals the board considers appropriate from the Internal Revenue Service and the United States Department of Labor.

(e) Charter school employees may participate in a private pension or retirement program, if the organizer of the charter school offers the opportunity to participate in the program.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5.5-6-7.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.2-2006, SEC.105; P.L.234-2007, SEC.226; P.L.35-2012, SEC.101.
Ind. Code § 20-30-2-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-30-2-1.5
"Virtual instruction"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "virtual instruction" means instruction that is provided in an interactive learning environment created through technology in which the student is separated from a teacher by time or space, or both.

As added by P.L.216-2021, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 20-51.4-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51.4 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-51.4-2-9
"ESA qualified expenses"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) "ESA qualified expenses" refers to the following expenses provided by an ESA participating entity related to the education of an eligible student for which scholarship money in an ESA account may be used:

(1) Tuition and fees, which includes curricular materials, at a qualified school, public school, or other ESA participating entity.

(2) Fees for:

(A) national norm referenced or criterion referenced examinations;

(B) advanced placement examinations, Cambridge International courses, International Baccalaureate courses, or College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations; or

(C) statewide assessments associated with industry recognized credentials.

(3) Educational services for an eligible student who is a student with a disability.

(4) Payments associated with the use of paraprofessional or educational aides.

(5) Services contracted for and provided by a school corporation, charter school, magnet school, or qualified school, including:

(A) individual classes;

(B) extracurricular activities or programs; or

(C) additional programs, resources, or staffing defined in the student's education plan.

(6) Occupational therapy for a student with a disability, provided in accordance with the eligible student's individualized education program developed under IC 20-35 or service plan developed under 511 IAC 7-34.

(7) Subject to IC 20-51.4-4-7, fees for transportation paid to a fee-for-service transportation provider for the eligible student to travel to and from an approved special education service provider.

(8) Tuition and fees to attend training programs and camps that have a focus on:

(A) vocational skills;

(B) academic skills;

(C) life skills;

(D) independence; or

(E) soft job skills that are character traits and interpersonal skills that characterize a person's relationships with other people.

(9) Additional services and therapies prescribed by the eligible student's treating physician in accordance with generally accepted standards of care to improve outcomes for the student in addition to any services currently being provided by the school, insurance, or the Medicaid program.

(10) Fees for the management of the ESA account, as described in IC 20-51.4-3-2(d).

(11) Expenses to enroll in and attend sequences, courses, apprenticeships, and programs of study designated and approved under IC 20-51.4-4.5-6 if the eligible student has enrolled in the CSA program.

(b) This subsection does not apply to subsection (a)(3), (a)(6), (a)(7), or (a)(8). The term includes only services that are provided in person. The term does not include any virtual or distance learning services.

As added by P.L.165-2021, SEC.180. Amended by P.L.202-2023, SEC.38; P.L.127-2024, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 20-32-5.1-16 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 32 / Chapter 5.1 / Section 20-32-5.1-16
Annual performance reports; disaggregation of test results for high ability students
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) The department shall develop a format for the publication by school corporations in an annual performance report required by statute of appropriate academic information required by the department, including statewide assessment scores and information required to be disaggregated by the department under subsection (b), in a manner that a reasonable person can easily read and understand.

(b) The department shall disaggregate from the total results of the statewide assessment test results for a school corporation the percentage of students in each school and each grade in the school corporation that are identified as high ability students (as defined by IC 20-36-1-3) by the school corporation who also achieved a score in the highest performance level designated for the statewide assessment. However, this disaggregation is not required in a case in which the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student under the federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g et seq.).

As added by P.L.242-2017, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 20-18-2-17.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-18-2-17.5
"Science of reading"
Status: in_force

Sec. 17.5. "Science of reading" means a vast, interdisciplinary body of scientifically based research that:

(1) requires the explicit, systematic inclusion of the following five (5) essential components:

(A) Phonemic awareness.

(B) Phonics.

(C) Fluency.

(D) Vocabulary.

(E) Comprehension;

(2) is supported by evidence that informs:

(A) how proficient reading and writing develop;

(B) why some students have difficulty with reading and writing; and

(C) how to effectively assess and teach reading and writing to improve outcomes for all students; and

(3) has a demonstrated record of success, and when implemented, leads to increased student competency in the areas of:

(A) phonemic awareness;

(B) phonics;

(C) reading fluency;

(D) vocabulary development;

(E) oral language skills;

(F) reading comprehension; and

(G) writing and spelling.

As added by P.L.243-2023, SEC.1 and P.L.245-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-33-8.5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 20-33-8.5-10
Expungement of court record
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. All records of the student's court appearance shall be expunged upon the student's completion of the out-of-school suspension or expulsion program.

As added by P.L.242-2005, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 20-26-12-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-26-12-10
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-11-5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.159.
Ind. Code § 20-51.4-4.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51.4 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 20-51.4-4.5-3
Eligibility for grant amount; termination of an account
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A career scholarship student who currently maintains a CSA account or an ESA account and participates in the CSA program is entitled to an annual grant amount for each school year until the student:

(1) graduates; or

(2) obtains:

(A) a certificate of completion under the student's individualized education program; or

(B) an Indiana high school equivalency diploma under IC 22-4.1-18.

(b) A career scholarship student may not receive a grant under this section after graduating, receiving an Indiana high school equivalency diploma, or obtaining a certificate of completion. The CSA annual grant amount shall be paid from the CSA program fund. The department shall deposit the CSA annual grant amount under this section, in quarterly deposits, into a career scholarship student's:

(1) CSA account; or

(2) ESA account if the student participates in the ESA program;

in a manner established by the department.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), at the end of the year in which a CSA account is established, the parent of a career scholarship student or the emancipated career scholarship student may roll over for use in a subsequent year a maximum of one thousand dollars ($1,000). However, for each year thereafter, the parent of the career scholarship student or emancipated eligible student may roll over one thousand dollars ($1,000) plus any amount rolled over in a previous year.

(d) A career scholarship student's CSA account shall terminate the later of:

(1) the date the student graduates high school or obtains an Indiana high school equivalency diploma; or

(2) July 1 of the year in which the student graduates high school or obtains an Indiana high school equivalency diploma.

Any money, including interest that remains in the career scholarship student's CSA account when it terminates under this subsection, reverts to the state general fund.

As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.62. Amended by P.L.213-2025, SEC.222.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-10-13 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-20.5-10-13
Distribution of state funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The state board shall distribute state funds made available for secondary and postsecondary career and technical education that have been appropriated by the general assembly and in accordance with the plan prepared by:

(1) the state board under section 5 of this chapter; and

(2) the commission for higher education.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-38-13.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-30-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-30-7-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-7-12.5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.246-2005, SEC.173. Repealed by P.L.214-2025, SEC.155.
Ind. Code § 20-24-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-24-2-2
Discrimination prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A charter school is subject to all federal and state laws and constitutional provisions that prohibit discrimination on the basis of the following:

(1) Disability.

(2) Race.

(3) Color.

(4) Gender.

(5) National origin.

(6) Religion.

(7) Ancestry.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-21-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 21 / Section 20-20.5-21-3
Duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The department shall do the following:

(1) Create an application and approval process for training and recruitment programs.

(2) Determine guidelines for awarding grants under the program.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-51-3.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-49-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-49-2-7
Required compliance with chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. All advancements made by the state board must comply with this chapter.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-1-11-2(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.172.
Ind. Code § 20-35.5-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 35.5 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-35.5-7-2
Indiana dyslexia resource guide
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The department shall:

(1) develop and update an Indiana dyslexia resource guide; and

(2) post the guide on the department's website.

As added by P.L.95-2018, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.205.
Ind. Code § 20-24-7-14 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-24-7-14
Funding of adult high schools
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. Except as provided in section 13.5 of this chapter, notwithstanding any other law, for state fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2014, an adult high school is not entitled to receive funding from the state, including any tuition support, unless the general assembly enacts an appropriation for the adult high school.

As added by P.L.47-2014, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-51-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-51-1-8
"School scholarship"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. "School scholarship" refers to a grant to pay only the cost of education or prekindergarten tuition or expenses for an eligible student as determined for the school year (as defined in IC 20-18-2-17) for which the scholarship will be granted.

As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.364. Amended by P.L.246-2023, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 20-23-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-23-5-8
Annexation procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. An annexation may be effected by any school corporation as follows:

(1) The acquiring and the losing school corporations shall each adopt a substantially identical annexation resolution. The resolution must contain the following items:

(A) The name of the acquiring school corporation, which may differ from the name of the acquiring corporation at the time of the adoption of the resolution, after the effective date.

(B) A description of the annexed territory. The description:

(i) must, to the greatest extent reasonably possible, be by streets and other boundaries known by common names; and

(ii) does not have to be by legal description unless the additional description is necessary to identify the annexed territory.

A notice is not defective if there is a good faith compliance with this section and if the area designated may be ascertained with reasonable certainty by persons skilled in the area of real estate description.

(C) The time the annexation takes place.

(D) Any terms and conditions facilitating education of students in the:

(i) annexed territory;

(ii) losing school corporation; or

(iii) acquiring school corporation.

The terms may provide for the continued attendance by students in the annexed territory at schools in the losing school corporation for specified periods after annexation on a transfer basis. If students will continue attendance in schools in the losing school corporation, transfer tuition for the students shall be paid by the acquiring school corporation to the losing school corporation:

(i) using the method; and

(ii) at the rates;

provided by the Indiana statutes governing the computation and payment of transfer tuition costs.

(E) Disposition of assets and liabilities of the losing school corporation to the acquiring school corporation.

(F) Allocation between the acquiring and losing school corporations of subsequently collected school taxes levied on property in the annexed territory.

(G) The amount, if any, to be paid by the acquiring school corporation to the losing school corporation on account of property received from the losing school corporation.

(H) Dispositions, allocations, and amounts transferred under this subsection must be equitable.

(2) After the adoption of the resolution, notice shall be given by publication in both the acquiring school corporation and the losing school corporation setting out:

(A) the text of the resolution; and

(B) a statement that the resolution has been adopted and that a right of remonstrance exists as provided in this chapter.

(3) It is not necessary to set out the remonstrance provisions of this chapter. A general reference to a right of remonstrance with a reference to this chapter is sufficient.

(4) The annexation takes effect:

(A) within thirty (30) days after publication; or

(B) at the time provided in the resolution;

whichever is later, unless within the period during which a remonstrance may be filed a remonstrance is filed in the circuit or superior court of the county where the annexed territory or any part of the annexed territory is located, by registered voters residing in the losing school corporation at least equal in number to the greater of ten percent (10%) of the number of registered voters residing in the losing school corporation or fifty-one percent (51%) of the number of registered voters residing in the annexed territory.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.2-2014, SEC.82.
Ind. Code § 20-45-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-45-7-3
"ADA"
Status: reserved

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "ADA" means, as to any qualified school corporation, the average number of pupils in daily attendance in the qualified school corporation, determined in accordance with the rules established by the state board. If territory is transferred from one (1) school corporation to another after April 4, 1973, under IC 20-4-4 (before its repeal), IC 20-3-14 (before its repeal), IC 20-23-5, or IC 20-25-5, ADA ratio shall be interpreted as though the pupils in the territory had been transferred in the school year ending in 1973.

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

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.168.
Ind. Code § 20-51.4-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51.4 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-51.4-5-7
Prohibited ESA reimbursements
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A parent of an eligible student who:

(1) is an ESA participating entity described in section 2(a)(4) of this chapter; and

(2) teaches a course or program only to an eligible student who is the parent's child and does not teach a course or program to any other eligible student;

may not submit a claim for reimbursement of an ESA qualified expense of tuition and fees to teach the eligible student who is the parent's child.

As added by P.L.199-2025, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-51.4-2-3.2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51.4 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-51.4-2-3.2
"CSA participating entity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.2. "CSA participating entity" refers to an individual or entity authorized by the department to participate in the CSA program under IC 20-51.4-5.5.

As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.213-2025, SEC.201.
Ind. Code § 20-28-5.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 20-28-5.5-1
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training; guidelines for other training
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Before an initial practitioner license may be issued by the department, the department shall, in a manner prescribed by the state board:

(1) ensure a teacher has training in:

(A) cardiopulmonary resuscitation that includes a test demonstration on a mannequin;

(B) removing a foreign body causing an obstruction in an airway;

(C) the Heimlich maneuver; and

(D) the use of an automated external defibrillator;

(2) ensure a teacher holds a valid certification in each of the procedures described in subdivision (1) issued by:

(A) the American Red Cross;

(B) the American Heart Association; or

(C) a comparable organization or institution approved by the state board; or

(3) determine if a teacher has physical limitations that make it impracticable to complete a course or certification described in subdivision (1) or (2).

(b) The department shall establish guidelines for schools regarding the timing, frequency, and method of training concerning the following:

(1) The training listed in IC 20-28-5-12.3.

(2) Bleeding control training.

(3) Sudden cardiac arrest training, including training on the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).

As added by P.L.92-2020, SEC.53. Amended by P.L.32-2021, SEC.54; P.L.56-2021, SEC.1; P.L.250-2023, SEC.28; P.L.214-2025, SEC.119.
Ind. Code § 20-43-8-15 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-43-8-15
Determination of grant amount; career and technical education enrollment grant
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) This subsection applies to the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. A school corporation's career and technical education enrollment grant for a state fiscal year is the sum of the amounts determined under the following STEPS:

STEP ONE: Determine for each career and technical education program provided by the school corporation:

(A) the number of credit hours of the program (one (1) credit, two (2) credits, or three (3) credits); multiplied by

(B) the number of pupils enrolled in the program; multiplied by

(C) the following applicable amount:

(i) Seven hundred ten dollars ($710) for a career and technical education program designated by the department of workforce development as a high value level 1 program under section 7.5 of this chapter.

(ii) One thousand sixty-five dollars ($1,065) for a career and technical education program designated by the department of workforce development as a high value level 2 program under section 7.5 of this chapter.

(iii) Three hundred ninety-eight dollars ($398) for a career and technical education program designated by the department of workforce development as a moderate value level 1 program under section 7.5 of this chapter.

(iv) Five hundred ninety-seven dollars ($597) for a career and technical education program designated by the department of workforce development as a moderate value level 2 program under section 7.5 of this chapter.

(v) One hundred ninety-nine dollars ($199) for a career and technical education program designated by the department of workforce development as a less than moderate value level 1 program under section 7.5 of this chapter.

(vi) Two hundred ninety-eight dollars ($298) for a career and technical education program designated by the department of workforce development as a less than moderate value level 2 program under section 7.5 of this chapter.

STEP TWO: Determine the number of pupils enrolled in an apprenticeship program or a work based learning program designated under section 7.5 of this chapter multiplied by four hundred ninety-seven dollars ($497).

STEP THREE: Determine the number of pupils enrolled in an introductory program designated under section 7.5 of this chapter multiplied by two hundred ninety-eight dollars ($298).

STEP FOUR: Determine the number of pupils enrolled in a planning for college and career course under section 7.5 of this chapter at the school corporation that is approved by the department of workforce development multiplied by one hundred forty-nine dollars ($149).

STEP FIVE: Determine the number of pupils who travel from the school in which they are currently enrolled to another school to participate in a career and technical education program in which pupils from multiple schools are served at a common location multiplied by one hundred forty-nine dollars ($149).

(b) This subsection applies to state fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2026. A school corporation's career and technical education enrollment grant for a state fiscal year is the sum of the amounts determined under the following STEPS:

STEP ONE: Determine for each career and technical education program provided by the school corporation:

(A) the number of credit hours of the program (one (1) credit, two (2) credits, or three (3) credits); multiplied by

(B) the number of pupils enrolled in the program; multiplied by

(C) the following applicable amount:

(i) Seven hundred twelve dollars ($712) for a career and technical education program designated by the commission for higher education as a high value level 1 program under section 7.5 of this chapter.

(ii) One thousand sixty-nine dollars ($1,069) for a career and technical education program designated by the commission for higher education as a high value level 2 program under section 7.5 of this chapter.

(iii) Three hundred ninety-nine dollars ($399) for a career and technical education program designated by the commission for higher education as a moderate value level 1 program under section 7.5 of this chapter.

(iv) Five hundred ninety-nine dollars ($599) for a career and technical education program designated by the commission for higher education as a moderate value level 2 program under section 7.5 of this chapter.

(v) Two hundred dollars ($200) for a career and technical education program designated by the commission for higher education as a less than moderate value level 1 program under section 7.5 of this chapter.

(vi) Two hundred ninety-nine dollars ($299) for a career and technical education program designated by the commission for higher education as a less than moderate value level 2 program under section 7.5 of this chapter.

STEP TWO: Determine the number of pupils enrolled in an apprenticeship program or a work based learning program designated under section 7.5 of this chapter multiplied by four hundred ninety-nine dollars ($499).

STEP THREE: Determine the number of pupils enrolled in an introductory program designated under section 7.5 of this chapter multiplied by Two hundred ninety-nine dollars ($299).

STEP FOUR: Determine the number of pupils enrolled in a planning for college and career course under section 7.5 of this chapter at the school corporation that is approved by the commission for higher education multiplied by one hundred fifty dollars ($150).

STEP FIVE: Determine the number of pupils who travel from the school in which they are currently enrolled to another school to participate in a career and technical education program in which pupils from multiple schools are served at a common location multiplied by one hundred fifty dollars ($150).

As added by P.L.230-2017, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.184; P.L.108-2019, SEC.230; P.L.154-2020, SEC.42; P.L.165-2021, SEC.166; P.L.201-2023, SEC.207; P.L.213-2025, SEC.189; P.L.159-2026, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 20-51.4-4-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51.4 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-51.4-4-10
Freezing of an account; notice; petition; termination
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The department shall freeze the ESA account established under section 1 of this chapter of any parent of an eligible student or an emancipated eligible student who:

(1) fails to comply with the terms of the agreement established under section 1 of this chapter;

(2) fails to comply with applicable laws or regulations; or

(3) substantially misuses funds in the ESA account.

(b) The department shall send written notice to the parent of the eligible student or the emancipated eligible student stating the reason for the freeze under subsection (a). The department may also send notice to the attorney general or the prosecuting attorney in the county in which the parent of the eligible student or the emancipated eligible student resides if the department believes a crime has been committed or a civil action relating to the ESA account is necessary.

(c) A parent of an eligible student or an emancipated eligible student whose ESA account has been frozen under subsection (a) may petition the department for redetermination of the decision under subsection (a) within thirty (30) days after the date the department sends notice to the parent of the eligible student or the emancipated eligible student under subsection (b). The petition must contain a written explanation stating why the department was incorrect in freezing the ESA account under subsection (a). If the department does not receive a timely submitted petition from a parent of an eligible student or an emancipated eligible student under this subsection, the department shall terminate the ESA account.

(d) The department shall review a petition received under subsection (c) within fifteen (15) business days of receipt of the petition and issue a redetermination letter to the parent of the eligible student or the emancipated eligible student. If the department overturns the department's initial decision under subsection (a), the department shall immediately unfreeze the ESA account. If the department affirms the decision under subsection (a), the department shall give notice of the affirmation to the parent of the eligible student or the emancipated eligible student and terminate the ESA account.

As added by P.L.165-2021, SEC.180. Amended by P.L.202-2023, SEC.59; P.L.213-2025, SEC.219.
Ind. Code § 20-51-4-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-51-4-10
Distribution to both eligible individual and school
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The department shall distribute choice scholarships at least twice each semester, or at equivalent intervals. The department may distribute the choice scholarship to the eligible choice scholarship student (or the parent of the eligible choice scholarship student) for the purpose of paying the educational costs described in section 4(a)(1)(A) of this chapter. For the distribution to be valid, the eligible choice scholarship student (or the parent of the eligible choice scholarship student) and the eligible school providing educational services to the eligible choice scholarship student must annually sign a form, prescribed by the department to endorse distributions for the particular school year. If:

(1) an eligible choice scholarship student who is receiving a choice scholarship for a school year changes schools during the school year after signing the form to endorse distributions for that school year; and

(2) the eligible choice scholarship student enrolls in a different eligible school that has not signed the form to endorse distributions for that school year;

the eligible choice scholarship student (or the parent of the eligible choice scholarship student) and the eligible school must sign the form prescribed by the department to endorse distributions for the particular school year.

As added by P.L.92-2011, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.211-2013, SEC.17; P.L.106-2016, SEC.23; P.L.165-2021, SEC.179; P.L.213-2025, SEC.200.
Ind. Code § 20-33-12-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-33-12-5
Establishment of model policy
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The department, in collaboration with the attorney general's office and organizations with expertise in religious civil liberties, shall establish a model policy addressing the requirements established by this chapter. The model policy shall be made available for school corporations and charter schools to assist a school corporation or charter school in meeting the requirements established by this chapter.

(b) The department shall publish the model policy established under subsection (a) on the department's website.

As added by P.L.220-2017, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.197.
Ind. Code § 20-23-8-19 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-23-8-19
When plan adopted
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) A plan shall be adopted in the following circumstances:

(1) At the expiration of one hundred twenty (120) days after the publication of notice by the governing body if:

(A) the governing body has initiated or approved the plan;

(B) a petition has not been filed either protesting the plan or setting forth an alternative plan; and

(C) the state board has reviewed and certified the plan.

(2) If only one (1) plan is on the ballot and it receives more affirmative than negative votes, the plan is adopted at the expiration of thirty (30) days following the special election.

(3) If more than one (1) plan is on the ballot, the plan receiving the most votes is adopted at the expiration of thirty (30) days after the special election.

(b) The plan is effective:

(1) at the time provided in the plan; or

(2) if a time is not provided or if the time provided is inapplicable due to the lapse of time of the proceedings under this chapter, either on the January 1 or July 1 following the time of adoption of the plan.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-4-10.1-13.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-25-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-25-7-2
Criteria for parental choices and assignment to schools
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The board shall establish appropriate criteria to:

(1) set priorities for parental choices; and

(2) assign students to schools.

(b) Criteria established under this section must provide that if the parent of a student chooses to enroll the student in a neighborhood school, the student will be assigned to the neighborhood school, subject only to building capacity limitations.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-3.1-4-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 20-26-11-14 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 11 / Section 20-26-11-14
Estimated transfer tuition payments; statements of amount; method of payment
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) Not later than March 1, a school corporation shall estimate the:

(1) transfer tuition payments that the school corporation is required to pay for students transferring from the school corporation; and

(2) transfer tuition payments that the school corporation is entitled to receive on behalf of students transferring to the school corporation.

A school corporation shall send a preliminary statement of the amount of transfer tuition due to the state agency and to any school corporation that owes transfer tuition to the school corporation.

(b) Not later than October 1 following the end of a school year, a school corporation shall send a final statement of the amount of transfer tuition due to the state agency and to any school corporation that owes transfer tuition to the school corporation.

(c) A statement sent under subsection (a) or (b) must include the following:

(1) A statement, to the extent known, of all transfer tuition costs chargeable to the state or school corporation for the school year ending in the current calendar year.

(2) A statement of any transfer tuition costs chargeable to the state or school corporation and not previously billed for the school year ending in the immediately preceding calendar year.

(3) A statement of any transfer tuition costs previously billed to the state or school corporation and not yet paid.

(d) Transfer tuition for each school year shall be paid by the transferor corporation or state, if the entity is obligated to pay the tuition, in not more than four (4) installments. These installments must be paid not later than October 30, January 10, April 10, and July 10 following the school year in which the obligation is incurred, unless another schedule is mutually agreed upon.

(e) Payment of operating costs shall be paid from and receipted to the respective operations funds of the transferor and transferee corporations. Payment of capital costs shall be made by the transferor corporation at its discretion from the operations fund or debt service fund and shall be receipted by the transferee corporation either to the operations fund or to the debt service fund in the same proportion as the payments were made from each fund.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-6.1-9.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.244-2017, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 20-32-8.7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 32 / Chapter 8.7 / Section 20-32-8.7-6
Determining criteria for eligible entities
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The department, in consultation with the state board, shall establish criteria for determining who is considered an eligible entity. In determining eligibility criteria, the department shall consider a broad range of educational and remedial resources including institutions of higher education, community based organizations, and philanthropic organizations, as well as current, prospective, and retired teachers, in addition to school corporations, charter schools, and accredited nonpublic schools, as well as ways to encourage partnerships between two (2) or more of these entities.

As added by P.L.167-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-24-11-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 11 / Section 20-24-11-5
Conversion of existing public elementary or secondary school to charter school; organizer; converting more than one school
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) An existing public elementary or secondary school may be converted into a charter school if the governing body of the school corporation:

(1) votes to convert the school within the school corporation; and

(2) submits to an authorizer a proposal described in IC 20-24-3-4 to convert the school within the school corporation to a charter school.

(b) The governing body of the school corporation described in subsection (a) may not serve as the authorizer of the charter school converted in accordance with this section.

(c) The organizer of a conversion charter school described in this section may be:

(1) the school corporation; or

(2) a nonprofit corporation that:

(A) is established by the school corporation;

(B) is incorporated or registered in Indiana;

(C) has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service to be tax exempt and maintains such tax exempt status; and

(D) has an independent board whose members have been elected or selected under the organizer's application and that has entered into a contract under this article to operate a charter school.

(d) The governing body of a school corporation may convert more than one (1) existing public elementary or secondary school within the school corporation under this section. The school corporation or an organizer that is a nonprofit corporation established by the school corporation under subsection (c)(2) may:

(1) submit a separate proposal for each school to an authorizer; or

(2) with the approval of the authorizer, operate two (2) or more schools under a single charter, provided that each school site:

(A) is identified in the charter application and charter; and

(B) is subject to the performance conditions, accountability measures, and renewal determinations established in the charter.

(e) A conversion charter school described in this section shall comply with the following:

(1) All legal requirements described in section 1(d) of this chapter.

(2) Except as provided in this section, all requirements for charter schools under this article.

As added by P.L.151-2026, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 20-21-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 21 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-21-2-12
Vocational work-study program
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The school may establish a vocational work-study program.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-2-12.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 20-23-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-23-4-4
"County committee"; "committee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "county committee" or "committee" means the county committee for the reorganization of school corporations provided for in sections 11 through 17 of this chapter.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-4-1-3(7).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-35-5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 35 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-35-5-14
Board of managers
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. A special education cooperative may be operated and managed and its budget determined by a board of managers. The board of managers consists of members as determined by agreement between the parties.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.38-2014, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 20-36-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-36-7-3
Successful completion of International Baccalaureate courses; high school credit; honors diploma; examination; postsecondary level academic credit
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Successful completion of an International Baccalaureate course shall count as high school credit toward completing Indiana graduation requirements.

(b) Any rule adopted by the state board or the department concerning an Indiana diploma with a Core 40 with academic honors designation must provide that a successfully completed International Baccalaureate course is credited toward fulfilling the requirements of an Indiana diploma with a Core 40 with academic honors designation.

(c) If a high school student who takes an International Baccalaureate examination receives a score of four (4) or higher on the examination, the student is entitled to receive postsecondary level academic credit at a state educational institution that counts toward meeting the student's degree requirements if the elective credit is part of the student's degree requirements.

(d) A state educational institution may require a score higher than a score of four (4) on an International Baccalaureate examination if the credit is to be used for meeting a course requirement for a particular major at the state educational institution.

As added by P.L.150-2024, SEC.66.
Ind. Code § 20-49-9-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-49-9-6
Application procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The state board shall establish a written application procedure for providing advances to schools.

(b) To apply for an advance, a school must submit an application that contains the information required by the state board.

As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.232.
Ind. Code § 20-28-11.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 11.5 / Section 20-28-11.5-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.90-2011, SEC.39. Amended by P.L.160-2012, SEC.50; P.L.150-2020, SEC.2; P.L.200-2023, SEC.21. Repealed by P.L.214-2025, SEC.134.
Ind. Code § 20-45-7-11 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-45-7-11
"Entitlement"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "entitlement" of a qualified school corporation is that part of the fund:

(1) to which any qualified school corporation is entitled for any calendar year; and

(2) on the basis of which the tax is set under this chapter.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-12-3(i).]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.168.
Ind. Code § 20-31-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 31 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-31-12-2
Establishment of criteria by the department
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The department may not establish criteria for a state accredited nonpublic school or eligible school (as defined in IC 20-51-1-4.7) to be eligible for a recognition program that are different from the criteria established for a public school of the same grade levels.

As added by P.L.286-2013, SEC.107. Amended by P.L.74-2026, SEC.122.
Ind. Code § 20-24-2.2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 2.2 / Section 20-24-2.2-7
Relinquishment of authorizer status
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. An entity may relinquish its authorizer status by providing the state board a written statement describing the authorizer's intention not to be considered an authorizer and the reasons why the authorizer wishes to relinquish its authorizer status. The written statement must reflect the intention of the authorizer's governing body. The state board shall review and act on the authorizer's written statement and shall take all steps necessary to decommission the authorizer, including overseeing the orderly winding up of authorization activities, and ensuring the transfer of any charter school records or administrative fee balances due under IC 20-24-7-4 in the authorizer's custody.

As added by P.L.280-2013, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 20-26-17-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 17 / Section 20-26-17-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.200-2011, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.178.
Ind. Code § 20-23-17.2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 17.2 / Section 20-23-17.2-10
Vacancies
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A vacancy in the office of a member of the governing body of the school corporation shall be filled temporarily under IC 20-23-4-30 as soon as practicable after the vacancy occurs. An individual filling a vacancy under this section serves until the expiration of the term of the member whose position the individual fills.

As added by P.L.179-2011, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.195-2025, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-47-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 47 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-47-3-5
Required terms of lease agreement; option to purchase
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsections (d) and (e), a lease must provide that the school corporation, school corporations, or the public education corporation have an option to:

(1) renew the lease for a further term on like conditions; and

(2) purchase the property covered by the lease;

with the terms and conditions of the purchase to be specified in the lease, subject to the approval of the department of local government finance.

(b) If the option to purchase the property covered by the lease is exercised, the school corporation, school corporations, or public education corporation to procure funds to pay the purchase price, may issue and sell bonds under the provisions of the general statute governing the issue and sale of bonds of the school corporation, school corporations, or public education corporation. The purchase price may not be more than the purchase price set forth in the lease plus:

(1) two percent (2%) of the purchase price as prepayment penalty for purchase within the first five (5) years of the lease term; or

(2) one percent (1%) of the purchase price as prepayment penalty for purchase in the second five (5) years of the lease term;

and thereafter the purchase shall be without prepayment penalty.

(c) However:

(1) if the school corporation, school corporations, or the public education corporation have not exercised an option to purchase the property covered by the lease at the expiration of the lease; and

(2) upon the full discharge and performance by the school corporation, school corporations, or public education corporation of their obligations under the lease;

the property covered by the lease becomes the absolute property of the school corporation, school corporations, or public education corporation, and the lessor corporation shall execute proper instruments conveying to the school corporation, school corporations, or public education corporation good and merchantable title to that property.

(d) The following provisions apply to a school corporation that is located in Dubois County and enters into a lease with a religious organization or the organization's agent as authorized under section 4 of this chapter:

(1) The lease is not required to include on behalf of the school corporation an option to purchase the property covered by the lease.

(2) The lease must include an option to renew the lease.

(3) The property covered by the lease is not required to become the absolute property of the school corporation as provided in subsection (c).

(e) In the case of a lease for which a school corporation or the public education corporation:

(1) 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

(2) 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;

the terms and conditions of the purchase that are specified in the lease are not subject to the approval of the department of local government finance.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-5-12-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.170. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.517; P.L.101-2026, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 20-46-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 46 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-46-8-2
Property tax levies replaced
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A school corporation's property tax levy imposed under this chapter for its operations fund replaces the authority of the school corporation to impose property taxes under the following property tax levy provisions:

(1) The school transportation fund levy (IC 20-46-4) (repealed).

(2) The school bus replacement fund levy (IC 20-46-5) (repealed).

(3) The capital projects fund levy (IC 20-46-6) (repealed).

(4) The levy under IC 36-10-13 (before January 1, 2019) to provide funding for an art association or a historical society.

(5) The levy under IC 36-10-14 (before January 1, 2019) to provide funding for a public playground.

As added by P.L.244-2017, SEC.106.
Ind. Code § 20-31-4.1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 31 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 20-31-4.1-6
Authorization to waive certain requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Notwithstanding any other law and subject to section 7 of this chapter, an applicant whose application is approved by the state board under section 5 of this chapter may waive compliance with any provision in this title or 511 IAC that is approved for waiver by the state board.

(b) The flexibility provided under this chapter is separate and distinct from flexibility provided under IC 20-26.5-2.

As added by P.L.92-2020, SEC.69.
Ind. Code § 20-46-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 46 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-46-7-9
Review by department of local government finance
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) This section applies only to an obligation subject to section 8 of this chapter. This section does not apply to bonded indebtedness or lease rental agreements for which a school corporation:

(1) 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

(2) in the case of bonds or lease rental agreements 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 bonds or lease rental agreement after June 30, 2008.

(b) The department of local government finance may:

(1) approve;

(2) disapprove; or

(3) modify then approve;

a school corporation's proposed lease rental agreement, bond issue, or school bus purchase loan. Before the department of local government finance approves or disapproves a proposed lease rental agreement, bond issue, or school bus purchase loan, the department of local government finance may seek the recommendation of the tax control board.

(c) The department of local government finance shall render a decision not more than three (3) months after the date the department of local government finance receives a request for approval under section 8 of this chapter. However, the department of local government finance may extend this three (3) month period by an additional three (3) months if, at least ten (10) days before the end of the original three (3) month period, the department of local government finance sends notice of the extension to the executive officer of the school corporation.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citations: subsections (a), (b) formerly 6-1.1-19-8(b); subsection (c) formerly 6-1.1-19-8(c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.169. Amended by P.L.224-2007, SEC.117; P.L.146-2008, SEC.511.
Ind. Code § 20-25-5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-25-5-13
Notice of annexation; publication; notice to losing school corporation
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The notice by publication required by sections 11 and 12 of this chapter shall be made one (1) time a week for two (2) consecutive weeks:

(1) with each notice by publication:

(A) in two (2) daily newspapers of general circulation in the acquiring school corporation and the losing school corporation published in the English language; or

(B) if there is:

(i) only one (1) daily newspaper or if there are not any daily newspapers in either school corporation, a weekly newspaper may be used to provide notice;

(ii) only one (1) daily or weekly newspaper, publication in that newspaper is sufficient; or

(iii) a newspaper of general circulation in both school corporations, the publication of notice in the newspaper qualifies as one (1) of the required publications in each of the school corporations; or

(2) with the first publication of notice in the newspaper or newspapers as provided in subdivision (1) and the second publication of notice:

(A) in accordance with IC 5-3-5; and

(B) on the official web sites of the acquiring school corporation and the losing school corporation.

Publication under subdivision (1) may be made jointly by the losing school corporation and the acquiring school corporation. The remonstrance period runs from the second publication.

(b) If notice is required to be given by an acquiring school corporation to a losing school corporation, it may be made by registered or certified United States mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the:

(1) governing body of the losing school corporation at the governing body's established business office; or

(2) superintendent of schools or any officer of the governing body of any other school corporation.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-3-14-5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.88; P.L.152-2021, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 20-26-13-17 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-26-13-17
Students subtracted from four year graduation rate formula; requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. A student must be subtracted under clause (J) of STEP THREE of section 10(a) of this chapter if all of the following occur:

(1) The student's parent submits to the school the following statements, on forms prescribed by the department, while the student is enrolled in grade 8:

(A) A statement from the parent:

(i) affirming that the parent has a sincerely held religious belief against the taking of a photograph; and

(ii) stating that the student will be withdrawing from school after completing grade 10 in order to allow the student to complete a career pathway certification or due to the parent's deeply held religious belief.

(B) A statement from a member of the clergy of the religious organization of which the parent is a member regarding the prohibition of photography of members of the religious organization.

(2) The parent provides proof to the school that at least one (1) parent has been issued a photo exempt driver's license or a photo exempt identification card issued under IC 9-24-16.5.

(3) The student withdraws from school after completing grade 10.

As added by P.L.125-2020, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 20-24-2.2-1.2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 2.2 / Section 20-24-2.2-1.2
Registration with state board for chartering authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.2. (a) This section applies to an authorizer described in IC 20-24-1-2.5(1), IC 20-24-1-2.5(2), and IC 20-24-1-2.5(5) if the authorizer has not previously issued a charter for any charter school prior to July 1, 2015.

(b) A governing body of a school corporation may register with the state board for charter authority within the attendance area of the school corporation. The state board shall post on the state board's website an application received from an authorizer to register with the state board under this section within ten (10) days after receipt of the application. The state board may not charge an authorizer a fee to register with the state board under this section.

(c) A governing board of a nonprofit college or university described in IC 20-24-1-2.5(5) may apply to the state board for statewide, regional, or local chartering authority.

(d) The state board shall publicize to all governing bodies the opportunity to register with the state board for chartering authority within their school corporation. Not later than May 1 of each year, the state board shall provide information about the opportunity, including a registration deadline, to all governing bodies. To register as an authorizer, each interested governing body must submit the following information in a format prescribed by the state board:

(1) A written notification of intent to serve as a charter authorizer in accordance with this article.

(2) An explanation of the governing body's strategic vision for chartering.

(3) An explanation of the governing body's budget and personnel capacity and commitment to execute the duties of quality charter authorizing in accordance with this article.

(4) An explanation of how the governing body will solicit charter school applicants in accordance with IC 20-24-3.

(5) A description or outline of the performance framework the governing body will use to guide the establishment of a charter contract and for the oversight and evaluation of charter schools, consistent with this article.

(6) A draft of the governing body's renewal, revocation, and nonrenewal processes, consistent with this article.

(7) A statement of assurance that the governing body commits to serving as a charter authorizer in fulfillment of the expectations, spirit, and intent of this article, and that the governing body will fully adopt standards of quality charter school authorizing in accordance with section 1.5 of this chapter.

(e) Within sixty (60) days of receipt of the information described in subsection (d), the state board shall register the governing body as a charter authorizer within the attendance area of the school corporation and shall provide the governing body a letter confirming the governing body's registration as a charter authorizer. A governing body may not engage in any charter authorizing functions without a current registration as a charter authorizer with the state board.

(f) The state board shall establish an annual application and approval process, including cycles and deadlines during the state fiscal year, for registering an entity described in IC 20-24-1-2.5(5) for authorizer authority. Not later than May 1 of each year, the state board shall make available information and guidelines for an applicant described in IC 20-24-1-2.5(5) concerning the opportunity to apply for chartering authority under this article. The application process must require each applicant to submit an application that clearly explains or presents the following elements:

(1) A written notification of intent to serve as a charter authorizer in accordance with this article.

(2) The applicant's strategic vision for chartering.

(3) A plan to support the applicant's strategic vision described in subdivision (2), including an explanation and evidence of the applicant's budget and personnel capacity and commitment to execute the duties of quality charter authorizing in accordance with this article.

(4) A draft or preliminary outline of the request for proposals that the applicant would, if approved by the state board under this section, issue to solicit charter school applicants under IC 20-24-3.

(5) A draft of the performance framework that the applicant would, if approved by the state board under this section, use to guide the establishment of a charter contract and for ongoing oversight and evaluation of charter schools consistent with this article.

(6) A draft of the applicant's renewal, revocation, and nonrenewal processes.

(7) A statement of assurance that the applicant commits to serving as a charter authorizer in fulfillment of the expectations, spirit, and intent of this article, and that the applicant will fully adopt standards of quality charter school authorizing in accordance with section 1.5 of this chapter.

(g) Not later than July 1 of each year, the state board shall grant or deny chartering authority to an applicant under subsection (f). The state board shall make its decision on the merits of each applicant's proposal and plans submitted under subsection (f).

(h) Within thirty (30) days of the state board's decision under subsection (g), the state board shall execute a renewable authorizing contract with an applicant that the state board has approved for chartering authority. The initial term of each authorizing contract is six (6) years. The authorizing contract must specify each approved applicant's agreement to serve as a charter authorizer in accordance with this article and shall specify additional performance terms based on the applicant's proposal and plan for chartering. An approved applicant may not commence charter authorizing without an authorizing contract in effect.

(i) The state board shall maintain on the state board's website the names of each authorizer approved by the state board under this section.

As added by P.L.221-2015, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.170.
Ind. Code § 20-38-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 38 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-38-3-10
Powers and duties of commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. ARTICLE X. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE INTERSTATE COMMISSION

The interstate commission has the following powers:

A. To provide for dispute resolution among member states.

B. To adopt rules and take all necessary actions to effect the goals, purposes, and obligations set forth in this compact. The rules have the force and effect of statutory law and are binding in the member states to the extent and in the manner provided in this compact.

C. To issue, upon request of a member state, advisory opinions concerning the meaning or interpretation of this compact or the bylaws, rules, or actions of the interstate commission.

D. To enforce compliance with compact provisions, rules adopted by the interstate commission, and the bylaws, using all necessary and proper means, including the use of judicial process.

E. To establish and maintain offices located within one (1) or more member states.

F. To purchase and maintain insurance and bonds.

G. To borrow, accept, hire, or contract for personnel services.

H. To establish and appoint committees, including an executive committee required by Article IX, Section E. The executive committee has the power to act on behalf of the interstate commission in carrying out the powers and duties of the interstate commission.

I. To elect or appoint officers, attorneys, employees, agents, or consultants, and to fix their compensation, define their duties, and determine their qualifications, and to establish the interstate commission's personnel policies and programs relating to conflicts of interest, rates of compensation, and qualifications of personnel.

J. To accept donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, and to receive, use, and dispose of the donations and grants.

K. To lease, purchase, accept contributions or donations of, or otherwise own, hold, improve, or use any property.

L. To sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property.

M. To establish a budget and make expenditures.

N. To adopt a seal and bylaws governing the management and operation of the interstate commission.

O. To report annually to the legislatures, governors, judiciary, and the state councils of the member states about the activities of the interstate commission during the preceding year. A report must include any recommendations adopted by the interstate commission. A report to the general assembly must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

P. To coordinate education, training, and public awareness for officials and parents regarding the compact and its implementation and operation.

Q. To establish uniform standards for the reporting, collecting, and exchanging of data.

R. To maintain corporate books and records in accordance with the bylaws.

S. To perform necessary and appropriate functions to achieve the purposes of this compact.

T. To provide for the uniform collection and sharing of information among member states, schools, and military families under this compact.

As added by P.L.21-2009, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-26-7-45 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-26-7-45
Legalization of certain school corporation actions in acquiring property under deed with reverter clause; school corporation rights in case of reversion
Status: in_force

Sec. 45. (a) The actions of a school corporation taken before January 1, 1993, in acquiring any interest in real estate or a real estate improvement under a deed that contains a reverter clause that limits the use of the property by the school corporation are legalized.

(b) If a reversion occurs under a deed described in subsection (a), the school corporation is entitled to the improvements or the fair market value of the improvements made to the property by the school corporation.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.329.
Ind. Code § 20-25.3-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25.3 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-25.3-6-4
Balance investment; retention
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Any balance in the corporation operations fund may be invested in the manner provided for investment of money by a political subdivision. The net proceeds from the investment become a part of the corporation operations fund.

(b) Any balance, or a part of the balance, remaining in the corporation operations fund at the end of a year may be retained in the corporation operations fund.

As added by P.L.101-2026, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-31-9.5-9.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 31 / Chapter 9.5 / Section 20-31-9.5-9.5
Establishment of transformation zones
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.5. (a) The governing body of a school that has been placed in the lowest two (2) categories or designations may submit a plan to the state board to create a transformation zone within the school corporation. A plan may be developed with the assistance of the department. After June 30, 2021, the state board may not use the establishment of a transformation zone under this section as an intervention in a particular school corporation to improve school performance.

(b) The state board shall grant the designation as a transformation zone unless the state board concludes that the submitted plan does not substantially meet the criteria set forth in this section. All plans must be submitted to the state board not later than April 15, 2016, or April 15 each year thereafter. All plans must be approved or denied by the state board not later than July 1 of the first year of implementation.

(c) Each plan must include the following information:

(1) An organizational chart that demonstrates that the leader of the transformation zone reports directly to the school corporation's superintendent.

(2) A description of the innovations the school corporation will implement, which may include:

(A) innovations in school staffing;

(B) curriculum and nonmandated assessments;

(C) class scheduling;

(D) the length of the school day or year;

(E) the use of financial and other resources;

(F) teacher recruitment, employment, and compensation; and

(G) other innovations.

(3) The objective annual student performance and growth or improvement performance gains that the school corporation expects to achieve over the next five (5) years.

(4) A budget demonstrating financial sustainability of the transformation zone.

(5) A description of any regulatory or district policy requirements, subject to the state board's approval, that would need to be waived for the school corporation to implement the transformation zone.

(d) Subject to subsection (e), a school within the transformation zone is not subject to IC 20-29 unless the school corporation voluntarily recognizes an exclusive representative under IC 20-29-5-2. If the school corporation voluntarily recognizes an exclusive representative under IC 20-29-5-2, the school corporation may authorize a school within the transformation zone to opt out of bargaining allowable subjects or discussing discussion items by specifying the excluded items on the notice required under IC 20-29-5-2(b). Such notice must be provided to the education employment relations board at the time of the notice's posting.

(e) Subsection (d) applies only to a school that has been designated as a transformation zone following the third consecutive year in the lowest performance category or designation.

(f) For any collective bargaining agreement under IC 20-29 entered into after June 30, 2022, a governing body is not bound by its collective bargaining agreement for employees of a transformation zone established under this section. Employees of a transformation zone may organize and create a separate bargaining unit to collectively bargain with the entity operating the transformation zone under IC 20-29. The entity operating the transformation zone is considered the school employer for purposes of IC 20-29.

(g) All plans approved under this chapter shall be sent by the state board to the education employment relations board not later than fifteen (15) days after the plan's approval.

As added by P.L.223-2015, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.211-2021, SEC.31; P.L.140-2022, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 20-43-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-43-4-7
"Adjusted ADM"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. For purposes of this article, a school corporation's "adjusted ADM" for the current year is the school corporation's current ADM.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-3-1.7-6.6.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.166. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.240; P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.332; P.L.229-2011, SEC.207; P.L.205-2013, SEC.279; P.L.213-2015, SEC.214.
Ind. Code § 20-35-12-21 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 35 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-35-12-21
Annual report; posted; data
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) Before August 1, 2020, and before August 1 of each year thereafter, the center shall:

(1) prepare a report using data that is submitted under this chapter; and

(2) post the report on the center's website.

The report may not include any data that identifies an individual child.

(b) The report prepared under subsection (a) must include data that considers the language and English literacy development of children who are:

(1) less than eleven (11) years of age; and

(2) deaf or hard of hearing;

in relation to the children's peers who are not deaf or hard of hearing.

As added by P.L.260-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.203.
Ind. Code § 20-33-2-29 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-33-2-29
Children in certain institutions or facilities; compulsory school attendance; reimbursement for space used within facilities for court placed student expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) It is unlawful for a person operating or responsible for an educational, correctional, charitable, or benevolent institution or training school to fail to ensure that a child under the person's authority attends school as required under this chapter. Each day of violation of this section constitutes a separate offense.

(b) If a child is placed in an institution or facility by or with the approval of the department of child services, the institution or facility shall charge the department of child services for the use of the space within the institution or facility (commonly called capital costs) that is used to provide educational services to the child based upon a prorated per child cost.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-3-36.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.475; P.L.1-2009, SEC.125.
Ind. Code § 20-28-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-28-3-11
Required teacher preparation program content
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A teacher preparation program shall include content within the curriculum that:

(1) prepares teacher candidates to use evidence based trauma informed classroom instruction that is conducive to supporting students who have experienced trauma that may interfere with a student's academic functioning; and

(2) provides information on applicable Indiana laws regarding other instructional requirements and applicable Indiana laws relating to the instruction and recognition described in subdivision (1), including the following:

(A) IC 20-30-5-5.

(B) IC 20-30-5-6.

(C) IC 20-30-5-13.

(D) IC 20-30-5-17.

(E) IC 20-34-3-21.

As added by P.L.214-2025, SEC.111.
Ind. Code § 20-29-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 29 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-29-9-1
Unlawful participation in strike
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. It is unlawful for:

(1) a school employee;

(2) a school employee organization; or

(3) an affiliate, including state or national affiliates, of a school employee organization;

to take part in or assist in a strike against a school employer or school corporation.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-7.5-1-14(a).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 20-30-6.1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 6.1 / Section 20-30-6.1-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.191-2018, SEC.13. Repealed by P.L.214-2025, SEC.146.
Ind. Code § 20-49-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-49-2-15
Repayment of advancement; state tuition support
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) An advancement under this chapter is not an obligation of the school corporation within the meaning of the limitation against indebtedness under the Constitution of the State of Indiana. This chapter does not relieve the governing body of a school corporation of any obligation under Indiana law to qualify the school corporation for state tuition support. The school corporation must perform all the acts necessary to obtain state tuition support payments.

(b) A school corporation receiving an advancement under this chapter shall agree to have the total amount of the money advanced plus one percent (1%) of the outstanding balance deducted from the distribution of state tuition support:

(1) for a period not to exceed twenty (20) years; or

(2) until all the money advanced plus one percent (1%) has been deducted.

(c) The state board shall reduce the amount of each distribution of state tuition support to any school corporation that has received an advancement under this chapter in an amount to be agreed upon between the state board and the school corporation. The amount must include one percent (1%) on the balance of the advancement. However, if a school corporation:

(1) has received an advancement or advancements to replace a building or buildings under this chapter; and

(2) has not abandoned the building or buildings for classroom purposes upon completion of the classrooms for which the application for funds has been made;

the state board may amend the amount of the deductions. The amended deduction may include all state tuition support payable to the school corporation.

(d) If an advancement:

(1) has been previously made under this chapter; and

(2) was to be repaid within a period of less than twenty (20) years;

the receiving school corporation and the state board may renegotiate the agreement for repayment. The new agreement may provide any period of repayment by the receiving school corporation as long as the period does not exceed twenty (20) years from the date of the original advancement.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-1-11-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.172.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-16-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-20.5-16-5
Next level computer science grant program established
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The next level computer science grant program is established to provide grants to:

(1) eligible entities to develop and implement high quality teacher professional development programs in computer science; and

(2) state accredited schools to:

(A) provide teachers with high quality teacher professional development programs in computer science; and

(B) develop and implement sustainable computer science curricular programs.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-45-5.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-20.5-2-1
"Referral system"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "referral system" refers to the teacher employment opportunities referral system established by section 2 of this chapter.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-3-1.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-30-16-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-30-16-1
"Course access program catalog"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "course access program catalog" means a list of approved course access program courses provided by authorized course providers that is maintained by the department under section 8 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.80-2017, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-37.2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-26-5-37.2
School corporation delinquencies on FICA taxes
Status: in_force

Sec. 37.2. (a) This section applies to school corporations and charter schools that are required to do any of the following:

(1) Pay to the Internal Revenue Service employer and employee taxes imposed after June 30, 2016, under FICA.

(2) Pay to the department of state revenue amounts that are deducted and withheld as taxes after June 30, 2016, under IC 6-3-4-8.

(b) As used in this section, "delinquency" or "delinquent" refers to either of the following:

(1) Failing to pay FICA taxes within thirty (30) days after the taxes are due.

(2) Failing to pay to the department of state revenue amounts that are deducted and withheld as taxes under IC 6-3-4-8 after June 30, 2016, (including any known accrued interest and penalties on those taxes) within thirty (30) days after the payment of those withheld taxes is due.

(c) As used in this section, "due date" refers to:

(1) the date by which employer and employee taxes owed by a school corporation or a charter school under FICA must be paid to the Internal Revenue Service; or

(2) the date by which amounts that are deducted and withheld as taxes under IC 6-3-4-8 must be paid to the department of state revenue;

as applicable.

(d) As used in this section, "FICA" refers to the Federal Insurance Contributions Act.

(e) As used in this section, "FICA taxes" refers to employer and employee taxes imposed after June 30, 2016, under FICA. The term includes any known accrued interest and penalties.

(f) If a school corporation or a charter school:

(1) fails to pay FICA taxes in full to the Internal Revenue Service within thirty (30) days after the due date; or

(2) fails to pay amounts that are deducted and withheld as taxes under IC 6-3-4-8 after June 30, 2016, (including any known accrued interest and penalties on those taxes) within thirty (30) days after the due date;

the school business official or school financial officer responsible for ensuring that a school corporation's or charter school's tax payments are made shall report the school corporation's or charter school's delinquency to the governing body of the school corporation or charter school not later than forty-five (45) days after the due date. The school official or school financial officer shall make a report under this subsection each time the school corporation or charter school fails to pay FICA taxes within thirty (30) days after the due date or fails to pay amounts that are deducted and withheld as taxes under IC 6-3-4-8 (including any known accrued interest and penalties on those taxes) within thirty (30) days after the due date.

(g) Not later than thirty (30) days after receiving a report under subsection (f), the governing body of the school corporation or charter school shall hold a public meeting at which:

(1) the governing body shall provide a report on the school corporation's or charter school's failure to pay:

(A) FICA taxes; or

(B) amounts that are deducted and withheld as taxes under IC 6-3-4-8;

as applicable; and

(2) interested parties are permitted to testify regarding the school corporation's or charter school's failure to pay FICA taxes or amounts that are deducted and withheld as taxes under IC 6-3-4-8 (as applicable).

(h) This subsection applies if, within a three hundred sixty-five (365) day period, a school corporation or charter school is:

(1) delinquent in paying FICA taxes two (2) or more times; or

(2) delinquent in paying amounts that are deducted and withheld as taxes under IC 6-3-4-8 after June 30, 2016, two (2) or more times.

Not later than forty-five (45) days after a school corporation or charter school is delinquent for the second or subsequent time, the school corporation or charter school shall notify the department, the budget agency, and the distressed unit appeal board of the delinquency.

As added by P.L.127-2016, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 20-33-2-24 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-33-2-24
Principal; duties when truant child received
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) When a child is delivered into the custody of a principal or acting chief administrative officer under section 23 of this chapter, the principal or officer shall immediately place the child in class in the grade or course of study in which the child is enrolled or to which the child may be properly assigned.

(b) A child who is placed in class under this section shall not be kept at school beyond the regular hour of dismissal on that day for the grade or course of study in which the child is placed. As promptly as reasonably possible after placing a child in class under this section, the principal or acting chief administrative officer shall attempt to advise the child's parent of the facts of the case by telephone. The principal or acting chief administrative officer shall advise the parent of the facts of the case by mail on the same day the principal or officer receives the child.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-3-30.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 20-38-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 38 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-38-3-9
Interstate commission on educational opportunity for military children
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. ARTICLE IX. INTERSTATE COMMISSION ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN

The member states hereby create the interstate commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. The activities of the interstate commission are the formation of public policy and are a discretionary state function. The interstate commission:

A. Is a body corporate and joint agency of the member states and has all the responsibilities, powers, and duties set forth in this compact and such additional powers as may be conferred upon it by a subsequent concurrent action of the legislatures of the member states under the terms of this compact.

B. Consists of one (1) interstate commission voting representative from each member state who is the member state's compact commissioner.

1. Each member state represented at a meeting of the interstate commission is entitled to one (1) vote.

2. A majority of the total member states constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business unless the bylaws of the interstate commission require a larger quorum.

3. A representative may not delegate a vote to another member state. If a compact commissioner is unable to attend a meeting of the interstate commission, the governor or the state council may delegate voting authority to another person from the compact commissioner's state for a specified meeting.

4. The bylaws may provide for meetings of the interstate commission to be conducted by telecommunication or electronic communication.

C. Consists of ex officio, nonvoting representatives who are members of interested organizations, including members of the representative organizations of military family advocates, local education agency officials, parent and teacher groups, the United States Department of Defense, the Education Commission of the States, the Interstate Agreement on the Qualification of Educational Personnel, and other interstate compacts affecting the education of children of military families.

D. Shall meet at least one (1) time each calendar year. The chairperson may call additional meetings and, upon the request of a simple majority of the member states, must call additional meetings.

E. Shall establish an executive committee. Members of the executive committee include the officers of the interstate commission and other members of the interstate commission as determined by the bylaws. Members of the executive committee shall serve a one (1) year term. Members of the executive committee are entitled to one (1) vote each. The executive committee has the power to act on behalf of the interstate commission, except for rulemaking, during periods when the interstate commission is not in session. The executive committee shall oversee the daily activities of the administration of this compact, including enforcement and compliance with this compact, its bylaws, and its rules, and other necessary duties. The United States Department of Defense is an ex officio nonvoting member of the executive committee.

F. Shall establish bylaws and rules that provide for conditions and procedures under which the interstate commission shall make its information and official records available to the public for inspection or copying. The interstate commission may exempt from disclosure information or official records to the extent they would adversely affect personal privacy rights or proprietary interests.

G. Shall give public notice of all meetings. All meetings are open to the public except as set forth in the rules or as otherwise provided in this compact. The interstate commission and its committees may close a meeting or part of a meeting if the interstate commission determines by a two-thirds (2/3) majority that an open meeting would be likely to:

1. relate solely to the interstate commission's internal personnel practices and procedures;

2. disclose matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal or state law;

3. disclose trade secrets or privileged or confidential commercial or financial information;

4. involve accusing a person of a crime or formally censuring a person;

5. disclose information of a personal nature in a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy;

6. disclose investigative records compiled for law enforcement purposes; or

7. specifically relate to the interstate commission's participation in a civil action or another legal proceedings.

H. Shall cause its legal counsel or designee to certify that a meeting may be closed and reference each relevant exemptible provision for any meeting or part of a meeting that is closed under this section. The interstate commission shall keep minutes that fully and clearly describe all matters discussed in a meeting and provide a full and accurate summary of actions taken and the reasons for taking the actions, including a description of the views expressed and the record of a roll call vote. All documents considered in connection with an action must be identified in the minutes. All minutes and documents of a closed meeting shall remain under seal, subject to release by a majority vote of the interstate commission.

I. Shall collect standardized data concerning the educational transition of the children of military families under this compact as directed through the interstate commission's rules. The rules must specify the data to be collected, the means of collection, and data exchange and reporting requirements. The methods of data collection, exchange, and reporting must, to the extent reasonably possible, conform to current technology and coordinate information functions with the appropriate custodian of records as identified in the interstate commission's bylaws and rules.

J. Shall create a process to permit military officials, education officials, and parents to inform the interstate commission of alleged violations of this compact or the rules of the interstate commissions, or when issues subject to the jurisdiction of this compact or the rules of the interstate commission are not addressed by a state or local education agency. This section may not be construed to create a private right of action against the interstate commission or any member state.

As added by P.L.21-2009, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-26-7-43 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-26-7-43
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 21-1-5-1 part; subsection (b) formerly 21-1-5-2 part; subsection (c) formerly 21-1-5-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.127. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.130.
Ind. Code § 20-51.4-3-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51.4 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-51.4-3-1.5
Career scholarship account program
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. The career scholarship account program is established to provide, after June 30, 2023, grants to a parent of a career scholarship student or an emancipated career scholarship student under this article.

As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 20-26-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-26-7-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-18-1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.106.
Ind. Code § 20-47-4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 47 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-47-4-9
Sales price; compliance with other laws
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The sale price of an existing school building must be determined under the provisions of IC 20-47-2 or IC 20-47-3 relating to the sale of land to a lessor corporation. Except as provided in this section, IC 20-26-7 and any other law relating to the sale of the property of school corporations or the public education corporation or other public property do not apply to the sale of an existing school building to a lessor corporation under this chapter.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-5-9-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.170. Amended by P.L.101-2026, SEC.62.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-48 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-26-5-48
Provision of information by military personnel
Status: in_force

Sec. 48. If a public school, including a charter school, allows a postsecondary educational institution to provide information regarding postsecondary education or training to students of the public school, the public school shall allow military personnel to provide, in the same manner as the postsecondary educational institution, information regarding educational opportunities and financial education benefits available for service in the armed forces, national guard, or reserve component of the armed forces or national guard.

As added by P.L.149-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-30-16-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-30-16-2
"Course provider"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "course provider" means a provider that offers course access program courses that provide for the delivery of instruction through any method, including use of online technologies.

As added by P.L.80-2017, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-20.5-6-7
Deposit of grants in education fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A school corporation that receives a grant under this chapter must deposit the grant in the school corporation's education fund.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-13-12.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-30-18-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 18 / Section 20-30-18-4
Report
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Not later than July 1, 2026, and not later than July 1 each year thereafter, the department shall do the following:

(1) Prepare a report that includes the following information:

(A) The percentage of students, disaggregated by grade and school, who:

(i) scored "above proficient" on the ILEARN assessment for math in grades 5, 6, and 7; and

(ii) were enrolled in an advanced math course in the subsequent school year.

(B) The percentage of students, disaggregated by grade and school, who:

(i) scored "above proficient" on the ILEARN assessment for math in grades 5, 6, and 7; and

(ii) were not enrolled in an advanced math course in the subsequent school year.

(2) Submit the report to the legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

As added by P.L.180-2025, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 20-23-17-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 17 / Section 20-23-17-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.179-2011, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.74-2017, SEC.72; P.L.193-2021, SEC.105. Repealed by P.L.141-2023, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 20-40-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 40 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-40-12-4
Establishment of fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The governing body of each school corporation:

(1) may establish a self-insurance fund in accordance with this chapter for the purposes described in:

(A) section 5(1) through 5(3) of this chapter; and

(B) section 5(4) of this chapter as section 5(4) of this chapter applies to governing body or school employee coverage other than coverage for health care services; and

(2) shall, if the governing body elects to provide a self-insurance program to cover health care services, establish a self-insurance fund for the purposes described in section 5(4) of this chapter as section 5(4) of this chapter applies to health care services.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-5.6-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.163.
Ind. Code § 20-28-7.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 20-28-7.5-6
Continuation of contract
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A contract entered into by a teacher and a school employer continues in force on the same terms and for the same wages, unless increased under IC 20-28-9-1.5, for the next school term following the date of the contract's termination unless one (1) of the following occurs:

(1) The school corporation refuses continuation of the contract under this chapter.

(2) The teacher delivers in person or by registered or certified mail to the school corporation the teacher's written resignation.

(3) The contract is replaced by another contract agreed to by the parties.

As added by P.L.90-2011, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.286-2013, SEC.88.
Ind. Code § 20-45-7-20 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-45-7-20
County auditor certification; tax rate
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) The county auditor shall compute the amount of the tax to be levied each year. Before August 2, the county auditor shall certify the amount to the county council.

(b) The tax rate shall be advertised and fixed by the county council in the same manner as other property tax rates. The tax rate shall be subject to all applicable law relating to review by the department of local government finance.

(c) The department of local government finance shall certify the tax rate at the time it certifies the other county tax rates.

(d) The department of local government finance shall raise or lower the tax rate to the tax rate provided in this chapter, regardless of whether the certified tax rate is below or above the tax rate advertised by the county.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-12-4.1(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.168. Amended by P.L.224-2007, SEC.114; P.L.146-2008, SEC.492; P.L.257-2019, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 20-45-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-45-8-3
"Assessed valuation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "assessed valuation" of any qualified school corporation means the net assessed value of its real and taxable personal property adjusted by a percentage factor. This factor shall be computed by the department of local government finance on a townshipwide basis for each township in the qualified county and areas assigned to the qualified county for school purposes in the same manner that the department of local government finance computes a factor for the various counties of the state under IC 6-1.1-34. In determining the assessed valuation of any qualified school corporation, the factor for any township shall be applied to the assessed valuation of the real and taxable personal property of each qualified school corporation lying within the township and school areas attached to the township.

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

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.168.
Ind. Code § 20-35-12-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 35 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-35-12-8
"Language developmental milestones"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "language developmental milestones" means milestones of development aligned with applicable state standards.

As added by P.L.260-2019, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-25-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-25-9-2
Students in need of summer remediation; use of state achievement standards
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The board shall use state achievement standards to identify students in need of summer remediation services.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-3.1-6-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 20-33-5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-33-5-15
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.9-2009, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.1-2025, SEC.242; P.L.214-2025, SEC.183.
Ind. Code § 20-43-8-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-43-8-7
Expired
Status: repealed

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-3-12-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.166. Amended by P.L.230-2017, SEC.17. Expired 7-1-2018 by P.L.230-2017, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 20-26-12-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-26-12-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-11-1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.73-2011, SEC.10; P.L.286-2013, SEC.65. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.155.
Ind. Code § 20-48-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-48-4-3
Preparation of specifications for bidders; competitive bids; contracts
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) If a trustee finds it necessary to erect a new school, the trustee shall procure suitable specifications for the school to be used by the bidders in bidding and in the construction of the school. If the trustee desires to purchase school furniture, fixtures, maps, charts, or other school supplies, not including fuel and literary periodicals, as authorized by the township board, the trustee shall make an estimate of the kinds and amounts, itemized particularly, to be used by bidders. If it is necessary to make repairs to a school, other than current or incidental repairs, the trustee shall make an itemized statement of the nature and character of the work to be performed for the use of bidders.

(b) All contracts shall be let after notice is given by publication in accordance with IC 5-3-1.

(c) The township board shall attend the letting. At the letting, all the work or supplies in any one (1) class shall be included and let in a single contract. All bids must be in writing and opened and read publicly at the date, time, and place fixed in the notice. In consultation with the township board, the trustee may take time to examine the bids and determine which is the lowest and best bid. The board may reject any bid. The trustee shall endorse either acceptance or rejection on the bids and preserve them.

(d) If a bid is accepted, a proper contract shall then be reduced to writing for the building, repairs, or supplies and signed by the successful bidder and the trustee. The trustee shall require the bidder to give bond with security to the trustee's approval for the faithful execution of the contract.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-3.1-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.171.
Ind. Code § 20-26-7-0.4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-26-7-0.4
Issuance of bonds or execution of lease under prior law before May 1, 1995
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.4. Notwithstanding P.L.25-1995, if a school corporation has conducted the hearing described in IC 20-5-52 (before its repeal, now codified in this chapter) before May 1, 1995, the school corporation may issue bonds or execute a lease for the school building construction project that was the subject of the hearing in accordance with the requirements for issuing bonds or executing a lease that were in effect before July 1, 1995.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.328.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-13-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-20.5-13-1
"Behavioral intervention plan"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "behavioral intervention plan" means a plan that is agreed upon by the case conference committee (as defined in IC 20-35-9-3) and incorporated into a student's individualized education program (as defined in IC 20-18-2-9) and that describes the following:

(1) The pattern of behavior that impedes the student's learning or the learning of others.

(2) The purpose or function of the behavior as identified in a functional behavioral assessment.

(3) The positive interventions and supports, and other strategies, to:

(A) address the behavior; and

(B) maximize consistency of implementation across people and settings in which the student is involved.

(4) If applicable, the skills that will be taught and monitored in an effort to change a specific pattern of behavior of the student.

The behavioral intervention plan seeks to maximize consistency of implementation across people and settings in which the student is involved.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-40-1.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-26-20-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-26-20-1
"Organization"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "organization" means any youth organization listed in Title 36 of the United States Code that has an educational purpose and promotes patriotism and civic involvement.

As added by P.L.86-2020, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 20-22-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 22 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-22-1-6
"School age individual"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "School age individual" refers to an individual who is less than twenty-two (22) years of age.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-16-1-6.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 20-33-13-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-33-13-3
"Public school"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "public school" means the following:

(1) A school maintained by a school corporation.

(2) A charter school.

As added by P.L.177-2022(ts), SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-18-2-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-18-2-4.5
"Fall count"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. "Fall count" refers to the fall count of eligible pupils under IC 20-43-4.

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.222. Amended by P.L.217-2017, SEC.92; P.L.214-2025, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 20-43-8-12 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-43-8-12
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.224. Amended by P.L.230-2017, SEC.21. Expired 7-1-2018 by P.L.230-2017, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 20-28-7.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 20-28-7.5-1
Cancellation of contract
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to a teacher in a school corporation (as defined in IC 20-18-2-16(a)).

(b) A contract with a teacher may be canceled immediately in the manner set forth in sections 2 through 4 of this chapter for any of the following reasons:

(1) Immorality.

(2) Insubordination, which means a willful refusal to obey the state school laws or reasonable rules adopted for the governance of the school building or the school corporation.

(3) Repeated ineffective performance, as determined by the school corporation.

(4) Neglect of duty.

(5) A conviction of an offense listed in IC 20-28-5-8(b).

(6) Other good or just cause.

(c) In addition to the reasons set forth in subsection (b), a probationary teacher's contract may be canceled for any reason relevant to the school corporation's interest in the manner set forth in sections 2 through 4 of this chapter.

(d) The cancellation of teacher's contracts due to a justifiable decrease in the number of teaching positions shall be determined on the basis of performance rather than seniority. In cases where teachers are placed in the same performance category, any of the items in IC 20-28-9-1.5(b) may be considered.

(e) Only the governing body may terminate, cancel, or otherwise refuse to renew a contract of a superintendent or assistant superintendent. Notice of the contract cancellation or the refusal to renew the individual's contract must be provided in the manner provided in IC 20-28-8-3(a).

As added by P.L.90-2011, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.286-2013, SEC.87; P.L.233-2015, SEC.208; P.L.239-2015, SEC.4; P.L.200-2023, SEC.14; P.L.74-2026, SEC.101.
Ind. Code § 20-23-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-23-8-5
"School corporation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "school corporation" means a local public school corporation established under the laws of Indiana. The term does not include a school corporation covered by IC 20-23-12.1, IC 20-23-17, or IC 20-23-17.2.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.179-2011, SEC.16; P.L.233-2015, SEC.71; P.L.184-2023, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 20-23-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-23-6-4
Amendment of joint resolution of provisions regarding superintendent
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) If the joint resolution under section 3 of this chapter provides that the consolidated schools shall be under the direction of the county superintendent of schools, the resolution may be amended by following the procedure in this section to provide that the consolidated schools are under the direction of a superintendent selected by the governing body of the new consolidated school corporation. The change shall be effected by a resolution adopted by a majority of the members of the governing body at a meeting held within the limits of the consolidated school corporation. All the members of the governing body shall receive or waive written notice of the:

(1) date;

(2) time;

(3) place; and

(4) purpose;

of the meeting. The resolution and proof of service or waiver of the notice shall be made a part of the records of the governing body. An amendment takes effect after the adoption of a resolution at the time a superintendent is selected by the governing body and commences the superintendent's duties. The superintendent shall serve under a contract in the same manner and under the same rules governing the employment and service of other licensed personnel. The superintendent's original contract and succeeding contracts must comply with IC 20-28-8-6.

(b) The joint resolution of a consolidated school corporation may not be amended under this section unless the corporation is entitled at the time the governing body adopts an amending resolution under:

(1) the rules established by the state board or its successor; or

(2) any appropriation or other statute;

to an additional unit or administrative unit of state support if the governing body employs a licensed superintendent devoting full time to administration or supervision of schools of the corporation.

(c) In all instances of reorganization under this chapter after March 11, 1965, the consolidated school corporation shall be under the direction of a superintendent selected by its governing body.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-4-5-3.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.208-2017, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-13-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-20.5-13-6
"Positive behavior intervention and support"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "positive behavior intervention and support" means a systematic approach that:

(1) uses evidence based practices and data driven decision making to improve school climate and culture; and

(2) includes a range of systematic and individualized strategies to reinforce desired behavior and diminish reoccurrence of problem behavior;

to achieve improved academic and social outcomes and increase learning for all students.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-40-6.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-51.4-4-12 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51.4 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-51.4-4-12
Tax treatment; qualification for other programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Distributions made to an ESA account under section 2 of this chapter or money in the ESA account may not be treated as income or a resource for purposes of qualifying for any other federal or state grant or program administered by the state or a political subdivision.

As added by P.L.165-2021, SEC.180. Amended by P.L.202-2023, SEC.61.
Ind. Code § 20-38-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 38 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-38-3-4
Educational records and enrollment
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. ARTICLE IV. EDUCATIONAL RECORDS AND ENROLLMENT

A. If official educational records cannot be released to the parents for the purpose of transfer, the custodian of the records in the sending state shall prepare and furnish to the parent a complete set of unofficial educational records containing uniform information as determined by the interstate commission. Upon receipt of the unofficial educational records by a school in the receiving state, the school shall enroll and appropriately place the student based on the information provided in the unofficial records, pending validation by the official records, as quickly as possible.

B. At the same time as the enrollment and conditional placement of the student, the school in the receiving state shall request the student's official educational record from the school in the sending state. Upon receipt of this request, the school in the sending state shall process and furnish the official educational records to the school in the receiving state within ten (10) days of such time as is reasonably determined under the rules adopted by the interstate commission.

C. Member states shall give thirty (30) days after the date of enrollment, or within such time as is reasonably determined under the rules adopted by the interstate commission, for students to obtain immunizations required by the receiving state. For a series of immunizations, initial vaccinations must be obtained within thirty (30) days or within such time as is reasonably determined under the rules adopted by the interstate commission.

D. Students may continue their enrollment at grade level in the receiving state commensurate with their grade level (including kindergarten) from a local education agency in the sending state at the time of transition, regardless of age. A student who has satisfactorily completed the prerequisite grade level in the local education agency in the sending state is eligible for enrollment in the next highest grade level in the receiving state, regardless of age. A student who transfers after the start of the school year in the receiving state shall enter the school in the receiving state on the student's validated level from an accredited school in the sending state.

As added by P.L.21-2009, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-24-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-24-6-2
Teachers; voluntary service and hiring
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Individuals must choose to be teachers at a charter school voluntarily, and a charter school must voluntarily choose those individuals to be its teachers.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5.5-6-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 20-25.7-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25.7 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-25.7-3-5
"Innovation network team"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. "Innovation network team" means the entity or individuals responsible for the operations of an innovation network school within a school corporation.

As added by P.L.214-2015, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-20.5-10-4
Long range state plan; revision; distribution; contents; data
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The state board shall develop and implement a long range state plan for a comprehensive secondary level career and technical education program in Indiana.

(b) The plan developed under this section must be updated as changes occur. The state board shall make the plan and any revisions made to the plan available to:

(1) the governor;

(2) the general assembly;

(3) the department of workforce development;

(4) the commission for higher education;

(5) the board for proprietary education; and

(6) any other appropriate state or federal agency.

A plan or revised plan submitted under this section to the general assembly must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

(c) The plan developed under this section must set forth specific goals for secondary level public career and technical education and must include the following:

(1) The preparation of each graduate for both employment and further education.

(2) Accessibility of career and technical education to individuals of all ages who desire to explore and learn for economic and personal growth.

(3) Projected employment opportunities in various career and technical education fields.

(4) A study of the supply of and the demand for a labor force skilled in particular career and technical education areas.

(5) A study of technological and economic change affecting Indiana.

(6) An analysis of the private career and education sector in Indiana.

(7) Recommendations for improvement in the state career and technical education program.

(8) The educational levels expected of career and technical education programs proposed to meet the projected employment needs.

(d) When making any revisions to the plan, the state board shall consider the workforce needs and training and education needs identified in the occupational demand report prepared by the department of workforce development under IC 22-4.1-4-10 (before its expiration).

(e) The state board shall use data from the department of workforce development to develop and implement a plan or make revisions to a plan under this section.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-38-4.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-49-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-49-9-1
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the following:

(1) A charter school that does not receive a pro rata share of local property tax revenue.

(2) An innovation network school located in a school city, as defined in IC 20-25-2-12, that existed on January 1, 2015, that does not receive a pro rata share of local property tax revenue (referred to as an innovation network school in this chapter).

As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.232. Amended by P.L.118-2016, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 20-35-13-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 35 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-35-13-2
"Deaf or hard of hearing"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "deaf or hard of hearing" has the meaning set forth in 511 IAC 7-41-4.

As added by P.L.201-2023, SEC.179.
Ind. Code § 20-21-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-21-1-2
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Board" refers to the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired board established by IC 20-21-3-1.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-1-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.218-2005, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 20-19-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-19-2-8
Adoption of administrative rules by state board
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) In addition to any other powers and duties prescribed by law, the state board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning, but not limited to, the following matters:

(1) The designation and employment of the employees and consultants necessary for the department. The state board shall fix the compensation of employees of the department, subject to the approval of the budget committee and the governor under IC 4-12-2.

(2) The establishment and maintenance of standards and guidelines for media centers, libraries, instructional materials centers, or any other area or system of areas in a school where a full range of information sources, associated equipment, and services from professional media staff are accessible to the school community. With regard to library automation systems, the state board may only adopt rules that meet the standards established by the state library board for library automation systems under IC 4-23-7.1-11(b).

(3) The establishment and maintenance of standards for student personnel and guidance services.

(4) The distribution of funds and revenues appropriated for the support of schools in the state.

(5) The establishment and enforcement of standards and guidelines concerning the safety of students participating in cheerleading activities.

(6) Subject to IC 20-28-2, the preparation and licensing of teachers.

(b) Before final adoption of any rule, the state board shall make a finding on the estimated fiscal impact that the rule will have on school corporations.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.65-2005, SEC.2; P.L.146-2008, SEC.450; P.L.101-2009, SEC.14; P.L.73-2011, SEC.4; P.L.90-2011, SEC.5; P.L.145-2011, SEC.25; P.L.13-2013, SEC.53; P.L.286-2013, SEC.11; P.L.242-2017, SEC.5; P.L.92-2020, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 20-46-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 46 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-46-1-6
Power; levy
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A school corporation may impose an operating referendum tax levy for the school corporation's fund in the amount allowed under:

(1) section 7 of this chapter;

(2) sections 8 through 19 of this chapter; or

(3) both subdivisions (1) and (2).

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

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.169. Amended by P.L.244-2017, SEC.97.
Ind. Code § 20-45-8-25 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-45-8-25
Distribution to school corporations
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) The money received into the fund in any calendar year shall be paid to the qualified school corporations in accordance with their entitlements, determined in the immediately preceding calendar year, in the same manner as other tax distributions.

(b) A qualified school corporation has the same rights to advance payments of a distribution from the fund as the qualified school corporation's right to advance payments of other property taxes.

(c) If the tax receipts in the county school distribution fund in any calendar year are less than the total of the entitlements for any reason, on account of delinquencies in collection or otherwise, each entitlement shall be reduced in the same percentage so that the entire fund is exhausted.

(d) If the tax receipts in any calendar year are more than the total of the entitlements because of the collection of delinquencies for prior years, each entitlement shall be increased in the same percentage so that the entire fund is exhausted.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-13-8 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.168.
Ind. Code § 20-28-8-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-28-8-10
Director of special education; conditions for employment contract
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A contract of employment shall be entered into between the managing body and a local director subject to the following conditions:

(1) The minimum term of the initial contract must be the equivalent of two (2) school years.

(2) The contract may be altered, modified, or rescinded in favor of a new contract at any time by mutual consent of the managing body and the local director if the written contract is consistent with this chapter.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-4-23.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.43-2021, SEC.93; P.L.74-2026, SEC.104.
Ind. Code § 20-25-4-17 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-25-4-17
Industrial or trade school properties acquired by gift; maintenance and operation of trade school; transfer tuition charges; nonresidents
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) If a school city acquires title to or possession of real estate, buildings, and personal property in the school city by gift or donation, and the real estate, building, or personal property was used as an industrial or trade school for the education of youths in the trades of:

(1) printing;

(2) lithography;

(3) machine making;

(4) molding;

(5) typesetting;

(6) bricklaying;

(7) tile setting;

(8) pattern making;

(9) pharmacy; or

(10) other trades or occupations;

the board may, by the use of the board's school funds, maintain and operate the industrial or trade school or schools.

(b) If real estate, a building, or personal property is acquired by the school city under subsection (a), the board shall:

(1) perform any conditions incident to the school city's acquisition of the property;

(2) maintain and operate the trade school and real estate, building, or personal property;

(3) employ competent instructors in the various subjects to be taught;

(4) purchase all necessary tools, implements, supplies, and apparatus; and

(5) establish general rules and requirements for:

(A) admission of pupils to the school or schools, which includes the admission of students who attend charter schools or state accredited nonpublic schools;

(B) the courses of instruction; and

(C) the conduct of the trade or industrial schools;

that, in the board's judgment, will produce the best results and give instruction to the largest practicable number of students.

The school city may also use the real estate, building, or personal property acquired under subsection (a) for other school purposes, but not for any purpose that will materially interfere with the conduct of the trade or industrial schools.

(c) The transfer tuition charge for each student who:

(1) is transferred to the school city from another school corporation in Indiana; and

(2) receives trade or industrial instruction in a trade or industrial school located on property acquired under subsection (a);

must be the actual per capita cost of operating the school the student attends. However, the costs of permanent improvements or additions, the salaries of the superintendents, or the costs of apparatus or repairing broken or damaged apparatus may not be used in computing the actual per capita cost.

(d) If the school city admits a student to a trade school acquired by means described in this section and the student is not, by law, entitled to school privileges, or attends a charter school or state accredited nonpublic school, the tuition charge for the student may not be greater than the per capita cost of operating the school the student attends. The cost of permanent improvements and additions may not be included in computing the cost under this subsection.

(e) A school city may admit to the school city's career and technical, trade, or industrial schools nonresidents of Indiana. A nonresident student must pay reasonable laboratory and shop fees and a tuition fee of not more than the per student cost to the school city conducting the career and technical, trade, or industrial schools. A return on capital invested in buildings, grounds, or equipment may not be included in computing the per student cost under this subsection.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-3-11-28.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.102; P.L.287-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-35 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-26-5-35
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.286-2013, SEC.58. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.105.
Ind. Code § 20-33-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-33-2-10
Enrollment documentation; notice to clearinghouse for information on missing children
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Each public school shall and each private school may require a student who initially enrolls in the school to provide:

(1) the name and address of the school the student last attended; and

(2) a certified copy of the student's birth certificate or other reliable proof of the student's date of birth.

(b) Each public school, charter school, and nonpublic school with at least one (1) employee shall provide upon request of another school a copy of a particular student's disciplinary records that are relevant to the safety of students, if the particular student currently attends the requesting school and is currently enrolled in the requesting school.

(c) Not more than fourteen (14) days after initial enrollment in a school, the school shall request the student's records from the school the student last attended.

(d) If the document described in subsection (a)(2):

(1) is not provided to the school not more than thirty (30) days after the student's enrollment; or

(2) appears to be inaccurate or fraudulent;

the school shall notify the Indiana clearinghouse for information on missing children, missing veterans at risk, and missing endangered adults established under IC 10-13-5-5 and determine if the student has been reported missing.

(e) A school in Indiana receiving a request for records shall send the records promptly to the requesting school. However, if a request is received for records to which a notice has been attached under IC 31-36-1-5 (or IC 31-6-13-6 before its repeal), the school:

(1) shall immediately notify the Indiana clearinghouse for information on missing children, missing veterans at risk, and missing endangered adults;

(2) may not send the school records without the authorization of the clearinghouse; and

(3) may not inform the requesting school that a notice under IC 31-36-1-5 (or IC 31-6-13-6 before its repeal) has been attached to the records.

(f) Notwithstanding subsection (e), if a parent of a child who has enrolled in a state accredited nonpublic school is in breach of a contract that conditions release of student records on the payment of outstanding tuition and other fees, the state accredited nonpublic school shall provide a requesting school sufficient verbal information to permit the requesting school to make an appropriate placement decision regarding the child. However, the state accredited nonpublic school must provide the information described in subsection (b) to the requesting school.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-3-17.1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.43-2009, SEC.18; P.L.144-2012, SEC.1; P.L.92-2020, SEC.75; P.L.155-2020, SEC.17; P.L.32-2021, SEC.62; P.L.40-2024, SEC.26.