Ind. Code § 21-22-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-22-6-6
Campus board; meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Meetings of the campus board shall be called in such a manner and at the times, and shall operate under the rules, that the campus board may prescribe. The campus board shall meet at least four (4) times annually.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-11(c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.263. Amended by P.L.174-2018, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 21-18-17.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 17.5 / Section 21-18-17.5-5
Duties of participating state educational institutions
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A state educational institution selected to participate in the pilot program shall do the following:

(1) Select adult students who meet the requirements under subsection (b) to participate in the pilot program.

(2) Employ education and career support coaches to advise, counsel, and provide information to adult students participating in the pilot program regarding:

(A) local and statewide employment opportunities;

(B) qualifications, credentials, certifications, or degrees required for the employment opportunities described in clause (A);

(C) available transportation services, child care services, and housing;

(D) state and federal programs that provide financial support and other services;

(E) eligibility criteria for the programs described in clause (D); and

(F) education partnership grants available under the pilot program for the services and housing described in clause (C) and any other support services or costs approved by the commission under section 4 of this chapter.

(3) Establish eligibility criteria and award education partnership grants to an adult student who participates in the pilot program for costs associated with:

(A) transportation services, child care services, and housing; and

(B) any other support services or costs approved by the commission under section 4 of this chapter.

(4) Determine the amount of an education partnership grant awarded under subsection (b).

(5) Meet any other requirements to participate in the pilot program as established by the commission.

(b) A state educational institution may select an adult student to participate in the pilot program if the adult student:

(1) is completing:

(A) an associate or bachelor's degree; or

(B) a technical certificate;

at a state educational institution campus selected under section 3 of this chapter;

(2) is a member of a household with an annual income that does not exceed two hundred fifty percent (250%) of the federal poverty level; and

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

As added by P.L.216-2023, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.430.
Ind. Code § 21-15-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-15-5-4
Appointments; applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. An appointment under this chapter may be made from students eligible to enter Indiana State University or students in attendance at Indiana State University.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256.
Ind. Code § 21-42-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 42 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-42-7-2
Credit for military service courses
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Each state educational institution shall adopt a policy to award educational credit to an individual who:

(1) is enrolled in a state educational institution; and

(2) successfully:

(A) completes courses that:

(i) are part of the individual's military service;

(ii) meet the standards of the American Council on Education, or the council's successor organization, for awarding academic credit; and

(iii) meet the state educational institution's role, scope, and mission;

(B) completes:

(i) a College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) exam developed by the College Board and receives a score of fifty (50) or higher;

(ii) a United States Department of Defense's Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support Program examination; or

(iii) an Excelsior College Examination;

that meets the state educational institution's role, scope, and mission during the individual's military service in an active or reserve component of the armed forces of the United States or the Indiana National Guard or upon the individual's receiving an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States or the Indiana National Guard; or

(C) completes courses at a postsecondary educational institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency or association:

(i) during the individual's military service in an active or reserve component of the armed forces of the United States or the Indiana National Guard or upon the individual's receiving an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States or the Indiana National Guard; and

(ii) that meet the state educational institution's role, scope, and mission.

(b) The state educational institution's policy described in subsection (a) must provide that educational credit awarded to an individual under this section applies to the individual's undergraduate degree requirements if the credit is comparable and applicable, as reasonably determined by the state educational institution, to credit offered by the state educational institution and is necessary for the individual to meet the individual's undergraduate degree requirements at the state educational institution.

(c) Each state educational institution's policy described in subsection (a):

(1) shall be reviewed by the commission for higher education and subsequently published on the commission for higher education's website; and

(2) shall be published on the state educational institution's website.

(d) The amount of educational credits that may be applied to an individual's degree requirements under subsection (b) may not exceed:

(1) seventy-five percent (75%) of an individual's degree requirements, as determined by the state educational institution, if the state educational institution in which the individual is enrolled requires the individual to attend in person any course during any part of the student's enrollment at the state educational institution; or

(2) seventy percent (70%) of an individual's degree requirements, as determined by the state educational institution, if one hundred percent (100%) of the degree requirements for the degree program is available online by the state educational institution.

As added by P.L.57-2012, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.101-2014, SEC.2; P.L.23-2026, SEC.224.
Ind. Code § 21-13-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 12 / Section 21-13-12-4
"Scholarship program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "scholarship program" means the county deputy prosecuting attorney and public defender scholarship program established by section 5 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.232-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 21-39-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-39-2-4
Authority to punish violators of the institution's rules and standards of conduct
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) This section applies to the board of trustees of the following state educational institutions:

(1) Ball State University.

(2) Indiana University.

(3) Indiana State University.

(4) Purdue University.

(5) University of Southern Indiana.

(b) The board of trustees of a state educational institution may dismiss, suspend, or otherwise punish any student, faculty member, or employee of the state educational institution who violates the institution's rules or standards of conduct, after determination of guilt by lawful proceedings.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1-2(a)(4).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.280.
Ind. Code § 21-31-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 31 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-31-6-1
Authority to dedicate public streets
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The board of trustees of Purdue University may dedicate as public streets any land extending through or along the grounds owned by Purdue University that the board of trustees determines is in the best interest of Purdue University.

[Pre-2007 Recodification Citation: 20-12-39-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.272.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-7-13-8
"Ball State University"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. "Ball State University" refers to the state educational institution established under IC 21-19-2.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-33 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-7-13-33
Repealed
Status: repealed

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243. Repealed by P.L.107-2012, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-14-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-14-1-7
"Senior citizen"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "Senior citizen" means an Indiana resident who:

(1) is at least sixty (60) years of age;

(2) has graduated from high school or has received a:

(A) general equivalency degree; or

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

(3) is retired; and

(4) is not employed on a full-time basis.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-19.3-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255. Amended by P.L.7-2011, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 21-13-6.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 21-13-6.5-1
Medical residency education fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The medical residency education fund is established to:

(1) expand medical education in Indiana; and

(2) encourage and promote qualified individuals to complete a residency program in Indiana.

(b) The fund consists of the following:

(1) Appropriations by the general assembly.

(2) Gifts to the fund.

(c) The commission shall administer the fund. The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.

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

(e) Money in the fund at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund but remains available to be used to provide money to fund residency program slots as described under this chapter.

As added by P.L.190-2015, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-26-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-26-2-4
Advisory board; terms
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Each member of the advisory board shall serve for a term equal to the greater of the following:

(1) Four (4) years.

(2) The date when the member's successor is appointed and qualified.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-16-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.267.
Ind. Code § 21-34-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-34-6-8
Maximum amount of bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Subject to any approval required under IC 21-34-10, bonds may be issued in an amount or amounts that do not exceed the maximum amount determined by the board of trustees of the issuing state educational institution.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-16-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-16-1-5
"Education loan"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. "Education loan" means a direct loan or loan insured or guaranteed under a federal or state program or a program of private insurance that is made to assist a student in obtaining postsecondary education and that is:

(1) made to any Indiana student, or to either one (1) or both parents or the legal guardian of the student, for the purpose of attending an Indiana or non-Indiana postsecondary educational institution;

(2) made to any non-Indiana student, or to one (1) or both parents or the legal guardian of the student, for the purpose of attending an Indiana or non-Indiana postsecondary education institution; or

(3) made or owned by any lending institution:

(A) with an office located in Indiana; or

(B) whose affiliate has an office located in Indiana or located in a state in which an Indiana bank or an Indiana bank holding company is entitled under Indiana law to acquire a bank or bank holding company.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.2-1(2).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257. Amended by P.L.132-2013, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-25-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-25-3-1
Board; membership
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The board of trustees consists of ten (10) trustees.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.266.
Ind. Code § 21-42-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 42 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-42-3-3
Transferability of general education course credits
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Credits earned in a course identified under section 2 of this chapter must be transferable among all state educational institutions.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-17.1-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.283.
Ind. Code § 21-13-11-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 21-13-11-5
Fund expenses paid from fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Expenses of administering the fund must be paid from money in the fund.

As added by P.L.118-2016, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 21-18-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-18-1-7
"Career and technical education"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "Career and technical education" means any postsecondary vocational, agricultural, occupational, manpower, employment, or technical training or retraining of less than a baccalaureate level that:

(1) is offered by a state educational institution; and

(2) enhances an individual's career potential.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.74.
Ind. Code § 21-35-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-35-2-5
Effect of Acts 1977, P.L. 250
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Acts 1977, P.L.250 does not affect the issuance of bonds for projects approved by the budget committee and the governor before July 1, 1977.

(b) The termination of bonding authority under Acts 1977, P.L.250 does not prevent, limit, or affect the issuance of bonds under IC 5-1-5.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-39.5-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-39.5-3-2
New student information
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. An institution shall include the following information in the institution's programming for new students:

(1) The importance of:

(A) free inquiry and free expression; and

(B) intellectual diversity of viewpoints.

(2) The appropriate and inappropriate responses to speech that a student finds offensive or disagreeable.

As added by P.L.113-2024, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-44-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-44-8-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a contract entered into or renewed before July 1, 2026.

As added by P.L.150-2026, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 21-9-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-9-2-1
Applicability of definitions
Status: in_force

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

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-13-9-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-13-9-7
Distributions to Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) To receive a distribution under this chapter, the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine shall make a written request for the distribution to the commission specifying the amount of the distribution requested. The commission shall review the request and determine the amount of the request that should be approved for distribution.

(b) The budget agency may not allot money appropriated for scholarship distributions under this chapter until after the distribution request by the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine is approved by the commission, after review by the budget committee.

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.219. Amended by P.L.2-2014, SEC.94; P.L.191-2017, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 21-28-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-28-5-2
Authority to use multipurpose, multimedia, closed circuit statewide telecommunications system
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The board of trustees of any combination of state educational institutions and the board of directors of any combination of private postsecondary educational institutions may, if they find the need exists for a broad dissemination of a wide variety of educational communications for the improvements and the advancement of higher educational opportunity, jointly arrange, for a period not exceeding ten (10) years, for:

(1) services provided by the office of technology; and

(2) the use of a multipurpose, multimedia, closed circuit, statewide telecommunications system furnished by communications common carriers subject to the jurisdiction of the Indiana utility regulatory commission;

to interconnect the main campuses and the regional campuses of the participating educational institutions and centers of medical education and service.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-24-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 24 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-24-1-3
"Regional campus"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Regional campus" means Indiana State University - Regional Campus Evansville, a regional campus managed by the Indiana State University board of trustees before July 1, 1985.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.265.
Ind. Code § 21-14-12.3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 12.3 / Section 21-14-12.3-5
Eligibility requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Subject to subsection (b), a spouse or dependent of a qualified veteran is eligible to pay a resident tuition rate for a qualified course:

(1) regardless of whether the spouse, dependent, or qualified veteran has resided in Indiana long enough after the qualified veteran's discharge or separation from the armed forces of the United States or the Indiana National Guard to establish Indiana residency under the otherwise applicable policies of the state educational institution; and

(2) regardless of whether the spouse or dependent of the qualified veteran has returned to Indiana for the primary purpose of attending the state educational institution.

(b) A spouse or dependent of a qualified veteran and the qualified veteran must provide to the state educational institution, not later than twelve (12) months after the date the spouse or dependent enrolls in the state educational institution, the following:

(1) Proof that the spouse or dependent and the qualified veteran have registered to vote in Indiana.

(2) Proof of the following:

(A) The spouse or dependent has:

(i) obtained an Indiana driver's license or a state identification card under IC 9-24; or

(ii) registered the spouse's or dependent's motor vehicle in Indiana.

(B) The qualified veteran has:

(i) obtained an Indiana driver's license or a state identification card under IC 9-24; or

(ii) registered the qualified veteran's motor vehicle in Indiana.

(3) Proof of the relationship between the spouse or dependent and the qualified veteran.

(4) Any other proof of residency as required by the commission.

If the spouse or dependent of the qualified veteran or the qualified veteran fails to comply with this subsection, the spouse or dependent of the qualified veteran is subject to the tuition policies determined by the state educational institution. The state educational institution may charge an amount that equals the difference between the nonresident tuition rate and the tuition charged for qualified courses in which the spouse or dependent of the qualified veteran enrolled during the first twelve (12) months of enrollment at the state educational institution.

As added by P.L.112-2019, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 21-45-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 45 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-45-6-1
Data bank for DNA statistics; establishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The data bank for DNA population statistics is established. The department shall administer the data bank. The data bank consists of information obtained under section 2 of this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-34.5-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.286.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18.5-6-7
Quarterly contributions to fund; determination
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 7. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, each postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution shall make quarterly contributions to the fund. The quarters begin January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1.

(b) For each quarter, each postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution shall make a contribution equal to the STEP THREE amount derived under the following formula:

STEP ONE: Determine the total amount of tuition and fees earned during the quarter.

STEP TWO: Multiply the STEP ONE amount by one-tenth of one percent (0.1%).

STEP THREE: Add the STEP TWO amount and sixty dollars ($60).

(c) After June 30, 2012, upon the career college student assurance fund achieving at least an initial balance of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution that contributes to the career college student assurance fund when the initial quarterly contribution is required under this chapter after the fund's establishment is not required to make contributions to the fund.

(d) The board for proprietary education shall determine the number of quarterly contributions required for the career college student assurance fund to initially accumulate five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).

(e) Except as provided in subsections (a), (b), and (f), a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution that begins making contributions to the career college student assurance fund after the initial quarterly contribution as required under this section shall make contributions to the fund for the same number of quarters as determined by the board for proprietary education under subsection (d).

(f) If, after a career college student assurance fund acquires five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), the balance in the fund becomes less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000), all postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institutions not required to make contributions to the career college student assurance fund as described in subsection (c) or (e) shall make contributions to the career college student assurance fund for the number of quarters necessary for the fund to accumulate five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 21-23-3-0.3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 23 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-23-3-0.3
Legalization of certain actions taken under prior law
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.3. Any action taken by the trustees before April 26, 1989, that would have been legal under:

(1) IC 20-12-1-2, after April 25, 1989, and before its repeal; or

(2) IC 20-12-61-13, after April 25, 1989, and before its repeal;

is legalized and validated.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.355.
Ind. Code § 21-35-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-35-2-13
Liens
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The lien of the pledge or mortgage, to the extent of the lien, as:

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

(2) authorized under this chapter;

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

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-44-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-44-7-1-b
Application of definitions
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

(1) "Board" refers to the medical graduate and education board established by IC 21-44-5-1.

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

As added by P.L.190-2015, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.315.
Ind. Code § 21-31-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 31 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-31-7-3
Board; management of university airport
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The control of the Purdue University Airport is under the board of trustees of Purdue University. The board of trustees may do the following:

(1) Establish standards and promulgate reasonable rules and regulations, consistent with state and federal rules regarding matters governing the use of Purdue University Airport as a public airport.

(2) Establish, collect, and receive reasonable fees for the use of Purdue University Airport and its facilities.

(3) Accept, receive, and receipt for federal money, and other money, either public or private:

(A) for the acquisition, construction, enlargement, improvement, maintenance, equipment, or operation of:

(i) Purdue University Airport;

(ii) other air navigation facilities incident to Purdue University Airport; and

(iii) sites for Purdue University Airport; and

(B) to comply with the laws of the United States, the state, and any related rules and regulations for the expenditure of the money upon the Purdue University Airport and other air navigation facilities incident to Purdue University Airport.

(4) Effectuate the purpose and intent of this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-50-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.272.
Ind. Code § 21-17-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-17-4-2
Registration with the department of education
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Not later than thirty (30) days before conducting business in Indiana and before February 1 of each subsequent year, a private technical, vocational, correspondence, and trade school conducting business in Indiana shall register with the department of education.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-62-4(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258.
Ind. Code § 21-7-14-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-7-14-7
State board of accounts examination of fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The state board of accounts shall examine the status of the fund. Upon the completion of the examination, the examiners performing the duty shall prepare a report of the examination. The report must show:

(1) all necessary, pertinent information;

(2) the balance of the fund's principal at the close of the previous examination;

(3) the amount of interest and principal paid by each county to the state board of finance since the close of the previous examination;

(4) the balance of principal due at the date of closing of the report;

(5) a statement of receipts and disbursements by the state board of finance;

(6) a list of the securities found to be possessed by the state board of finance;

(7) the amount of each security; and

(8) the total amount of all the securities held in custody.

The appropriate officer of the state board of finance shall sign the list described in subdivision (6) in duplicate. The original signed list shall be deposited with the state board of accounts, and the duplicate of the signed list shall be kept in the files of the treasurer of state.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.244. Amended by P.L.181-2015, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 21-12-16.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 21-12-16.5-5
Scholarship qualifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) An applicant who is enrolled in an accredited postsecondary educational institution may qualify for a scholarship under this chapter. To qualify for a scholarship, an applicant must:

(1) apply for a scholarship on a form supplied by the commission;

(2) except as provided in subsection (b), have graduated from an Indiana nonaccredited nonpublic or state accredited high school accredited under IC 20-31-4.1 located in an underserved county, and:

(A) graduated in the highest twenty percent (20%) of students in the applicant's high school graduating class;

(B) received a score in the top twentieth percentile on the SAT or ACT examination; or

(C) achieved a cumulative grade point average upon graduation of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale (or its equivalent if another grading scale is used) for courses taken during grades 9, 10, 11, and 12;

(3) have participated in school activities and community service activities during high school;

(4) have applied to and been accepted for enrollment in an accredited postsecondary educational institution approved by the commission under section 10 of this chapter;

(5) agree in writing to:

(A) obtain a license to teach under IC 20-28-5; and

(B) be employed as a teacher for at least five (5) consecutive years in a public school or an eligible school (as defined in IC 20-51-1-4.7) located in an underserved county in Indiana, after graduating with a baccalaureate degree from the accredited postsecondary educational institution described in subdivision (4); and

(6) meet any other criteria established by the commission.

(b) A student who graduates from a nonaccredited nonpublic school must meet the requirement described in subsection (a)(2)(B) in order to meet the eligibility requirement described in subsection (a)(2).

As added by P.L.161-2023, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.44-2024, SEC.9; P.L.196-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-38-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-38-1-15
"Retirement benefit system"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. "Retirement benefit system" means a retirement benefit system established under IC 21-38-7 by a state educational institution after June 30, 1980.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-6.1-8-1(5).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279.
Ind. Code § 21-36-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 36 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-36-2-2
Bids; criteria
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Whenever surplus real property or personal property is disposed of by acceptance of bids, a bid submitted by a trust must identify each:

(1) beneficiary of the trust; and

(2) settlor empowered to revoke or modify the trust.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.277.
Ind. Code § 21-18-9-10.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-18-9-10.5
Ivy Tech community college; review of some programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.5. (a) The commission shall review the programs offered by Ivy Tech Community College that have low graduation rates.

(b) Based on the results of the review under subsection (a) and except as provided under section 10.7 of this chapter, the commission may do any of the following regarding such a program:

(1) Require the restructuring of the program, based on information from other programs that are successful.

(2) Eliminate the program.

(3) Take no action concerning the program.

As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.234. Amended by P.L.213-2025, SEC.247.
Ind. Code § 21-15-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 15 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-15-4-4
Appointments; applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. An appointment under this chapter may be made from students eligible to enter Ball State University or students in attendance at Ball State University.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256.
Ind. Code § 21-27-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-27-3-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

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

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 21-28-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-28-5-4
Use of system or programs in electronic format by other entities
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A transmission system must be for the exclusive use of the participating educational institutions. However, the participating educational institutions may permit the use of the transmission system, or any part of the transmission system, by others under section 10 of this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-16-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-16-4-4
Loan applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The commission may guarantee loans to a student, or to either one (1) or both parents of a student, who attends or plans to attend an eligible institution, who is at least a half-time student, and who is accepted by the eligible institution.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.1-2(4).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
Ind. Code § 21-43-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-43-8-2
Eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) To be eligible to earn a high school diploma, an individual participating in the program established under this chapter must be either:

(1) at least nineteen (19) years of age and not enrolled in a school corporation; or

(2) at least seventeen (17) years of age and have consent from the high school the individual attended most recently.

(b) The school corporation in which an individual to whom this subdivision applies resides shall pay the individual's tuition for high school level courses taken at the state educational institution during each year the individual is included in the school corporation's ADM.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.284. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.152.
Ind. Code § 21-9-4-12 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-9-4-12
Duties of authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The authority shall do the following:

(1) Provide the board and each member, officer, employee, consultant, counsel, and agent of the authority or the board a defense in a suit arising out of the performance of duties for or on behalf of the authority or the board, if the board determines that the duties were performed in good faith.

(2) Save a person described in subdivision (1) or the board harmless from any liability, cost, or damage in connection with an action arising out of the performance of duties for or on behalf of the authority or the board, including the payment of any legal fees, except where the liability, cost, or damage is predicated on, or arises out of, the bad faith of the person or the board, or is based on the person's or board's malfeasance in the performance of duties.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-29-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 29 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-29-1-2
"Obligations"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Obligations" means bonds, notes, bond anticipation notes, commercial paper, leases, lease-purchases, installment purchases, certificates of participation in agreements or programs, other evidences of indebtedness, or other agreements or purchasing programs.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1.3-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.270.
Ind. Code § 21-12-1.2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 1.2 / Section 21-12-1.2-2
Transfer of funds at end of state fiscal year
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) At the end of each state fiscal year, the commission shall determine the amount of the appropriation remaining in the following funds:

(1) Higher education award fund established under IC 21-12-3-19.

(2) Freedom of choice grant fund established under IC 21-12-4-5.

(3) Twenty-first century scholars fund established by IC 21-12-6-2.

(4) Adult student grant fund established by IC 21-12-8-1.

(b) At the end of each state fiscal year, the commission may order the state comptroller to transfer money among the funds listed in subsection (a) if the commission determines that the remaining appropriation in a particular fund could be used by eligible applicants for an award under another fund listed in subsection (a) in the following state fiscal year. The state comptroller shall make the transfer ordered by the commission with the approval of the budget director and the governor.

As added by P.L.234-2015, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.418.
Ind. Code § 21-39.5-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-39.5-2-2
Board of trustees tenure review criteria, prohibited considerations; institutional disciplinary policy; board of trustee policy review, renewal, and amendment; commission review
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Not later than five (5) years after the date that a faculty member is granted tenure by an institution and not later than every five (5) years thereafter, the board of trustees of an institution shall review and determine whether the faculty member has met the following criteria:

(1) Helped the institution foster a culture of free inquiry, free expression, and intellectual diversity within the institution.

(2) Introduced students to scholarly works from a variety of political or ideological frameworks that may exist within the curricula established by the:

(A) board of trustees of the institution under IC 21-41-2-1(b); or

(B) faculty of the institution acting under authority delegated by the board of trustees of the institution.

(3) While performing teaching duties within the scope of the faculty member's employment, refrained from subjecting students to views and opinions concerning matters not related to the faculty member's academic discipline or assigned course of instruction.

(4) Adequately performed academic duties and obligations.

(5) Met any other criteria established by the board of trustees.

(b) When reviewing a faculty member under subsection (a), the board of trustees of an institution shall assess and review the staffing needs of the institution based on the:

(1) branches, campuses, extension centers, colleges, and schools of the institution; and

(2) degrees or programs of the institution approved by the commission for higher education under IC 21-18-9-5.

(c) If the board of trustees of an institution reviews and makes a determination that a faculty member meets the criteria under subsection (a), the board of trustees shall certify that the board reviewed and made a determination that the faculty member met the criteria.

(d) In determining whether a faculty member has adequately met the criteria under subsection (a), the board of trustees of an institution may not consider the following actions by a faculty member:

(1) Expressing dissent or engaging in research or public commentary on subjects.

(2) Criticizing the institution's leadership.

(3) Engaging in any political activity conducted outside the faculty member's teaching duties at the institution.

(e) The institution shall adopt a policy that establishes disciplinary actions, including:

(1) termination;

(2) demotion;

(3) salary reduction;

(4) other disciplinary action as determined by the institution; or

(5) any combination of subdivisions (1) through (4);

that the institution will take if the board of trustees determines in a review conducted under subsection (a) that a tenured faculty member has failed to meet one (1) or more of the criteria described in subsection (a)(1) through (a)(5).

(f) The board of trustees of each institution shall, at least every five (5) years, review and renew or amend:

(1) the process for reviewing and making a determination under subsection (a); and

(2) any criteria established under subsection (a)(5).

(g) A board of trustees of an institution shall submit to the commission for higher education the process and criteria described in subsection (f) each time the process and criteria are reviewed, renewed, or amended by the board of trustees.

(h) The commission for higher education shall promptly do the following:

(1) Review the process and criteria submitted by a board of trustees under subsection (g).

(2) Provide feedback for the board of trustees to consider as the board exercises its statutory responsibility to ensure the requirements of this chapter are satisfied.

As added by P.L.113-2024, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.138-2025, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 21-18-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-18-5-2
Application of IC 4-13-1, IC 4-13-2, IC 4-13.6, and IC 5-22 to the commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. IC 4-13-1, IC 4-13-2, IC 4-13.6, and IC 5-22 apply to the commission to the same extent these provisions apply to state educational institutions.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259.
Ind. Code § 21-41-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-41-3-4
Acquisition of real property authorized; use
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The board of trustees may acquire by:

(1) purchase;

(2) lease;

(3) condemnation;

(4) gift; or

(5) other means;

property, real and personal, that, in the judgment of the board of trustees, is necessary to establish the Ball State University college of architecture and planning. The board of trustees may use any property that Ball State University acquired before July 1, 1965, for the Ball State University college of architecture and planning. Title to all property acquired by the university for the Ball State University college of architecture and planning, including improvements to property, shall be taken and held by and in the name of the board of trustees in its corporate capacity for the purposes of this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.
Ind. Code § 21-35-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-35-2-6
Authority to erect, construct, complete, equip, furnish, operate, control, and manage property
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The board of trustees of a state educational institution may, as the board of trustees finds necessary, erect, construct, complete, equip, furnish, operate, control, and manage property with another state educational institution for the purposes of the state educational institution.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-18-21-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-18-21-5
Recommendations concerning legislative budget requests
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section amended by P.L.74-2026, SEC.158. See also following repeal of this chapter by P.L.159-2026, SEC.27.

Sec. 5. The commission may make recommendations to the state board concerning the legislative budget requests prepared under IC 20-20.5-10-12 by state educational institutions for state funds for career and technical education.

As added by P.L.213-2025, SEC.251. Amended by P.L.74-2026, SEC.158.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-18.5-2-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Repealed by P.L.273-2013, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 21-33-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 33 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-33-1-2
"Cost"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Cost", for purposes of IC 21-33-3, refers to costs described in IC 21-33-3-8.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.274.
Ind. Code § 21-12-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-12-8-3
Eligibility for adult education grant
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) An applicant is eligible to receive an adult student grant if the following conditions are met:

(1) The applicant is domiciled in Indiana, as defined by the commission.

(2) The applicant:

(A) has received a diploma of graduation from an approved secondary school;

(B) has been granted a:

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

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

(C) is a student in good standing who is completing a final year of study at an approved secondary school and will be eligible upon graduation to attend an approved institution of higher learning.

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

(A) a course that applies toward the requirements for completion of that objective or course of study; or

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

(4) The applicant enrolls in at least six (6) credit hours in any academic term.

(5) The commission or an approved postsecondary educational institution acting as the commission's agent determines that the financial resources available to the applicant are such that in the absence of a grant under this chapter the applicant would be deterred from beginning or completing the applicant's declared educational objective or course of study.

(6) The applicant has not received any grant for the maximum number of academic terms specified for the grant in IC 21-12-13-1 or IC 21-12-13-2.

(7) The applicant is identified as financially independent from the applicant's parents as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

(8) Except as provided in subdivision (9), the applicant maintains satisfactory academic progress, as determined by the eligible institution.

(9) An applicant who does not maintain satisfactory academic progress, as determined by the eligible institution, is still eligible to receive an adult student grant if one (1) of the following conditions is met:

(A) The applicant has not attended the eligible institution for the previous two (2) academic years.

(B) The applicant:

(i) attended the eligible institution at any time during the previous two (2) academic years; and

(ii) maintained satisfactory academic progress during the period in which the applicant attended the eligible institution.

(b) The commission may reduce an award offered under this section by the amount the applicant is eligible to receive in tuition reimbursement from an employer or another outside source.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-22.1-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.7-2011, SEC.13; P.L.281-2013, SEC.22; P.L.234-2015, SEC.17; P.L.165-2016, SEC.14; P.L.230-2017, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 21-45-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-45-1-3
"Data bank"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Data bank" refers to the data bank for DNA population statistics established by IC 21-45-6-1.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-34.5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.286.
Ind. Code § 21-35-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-35-5-2
Applicable property
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. This chapter applies to the following property:

(1) Property described in IC 21-35-2.

(2) Property described in IC 21-35-3.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-9-1(3).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-48-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 48 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-48-1-1
Policy to increase awareness of suicide prevention resources
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Each approved postsecondary educational institution shall adopt a policy to increase awareness of suicide prevention resources available to students and staff, including:

(1) crisis intervention resources, including information for national, state, and local suicide prevention hotlines;

(2) available mental health programs;

(3) programs or resources offering information on crisis hotlines and suicide warning signs;

(4) educational and outreach activities related to suicide prevention;

(5) postintervention plans, including information on effective communication with students, staff, and parents after the loss of a student or faculty member due to suicide; and

(6) mental health services and other support services, including student organizations.

(b) Links to information and resources identified in a policy described in subsection (a) shall be posted on the website of each approved postsecondary educational institution.

As added by P.L.254-2017, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.225.
Ind. Code § 21-41-13-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-41-13-6
Identification and notification policy
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Not later than June 30, 2025, the commission for higher education, in consultation with each state educational institution, shall establish a policy to at least semiannually identify and notify an individual who is a:

(1) reverse transfer eligible undergraduate student; or

(2) reverse transfer eligible former student;

of the voluntary option to receive an associate degree from Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University, as applicable, at no cost.

As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-7-13-7
"Approved secondary school"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "Approved secondary school" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-12-1-5.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-14-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-14-4-2
Educational costs exemption for eligible applicants
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Subject to this section and section 2.5 of this chapter, an eligible applicant is entitled to enter, remain, and receive instruction in a state educational institution upon the same conditions, qualifications, and regulations prescribed for other applicants for admission to or scholars in the state educational institutions, without the payment of any educational costs for one hundred twenty-four (124) semester credit hours in the state educational institution.

(b) The maximum amount that an eligible applicant is exempt from paying for a semester hour is an amount equal to the cost of an undergraduate semester credit hour at the state educational institution in which the eligible applicant enrolls.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or another law, a change in the criteria for or the amount of an exemption awarded under this chapter enacted in the 2011 session of the general assembly applies only to an individual who qualifies for an exemption under this chapter because of a father or mother (or in the case of section 1(a)(1) of this chapter, a related member) who enlisted or otherwise initially served in the armed forces of the United States after June 30, 2011.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255. Amended by P.L.141-2008, SEC.2; P.L.169-2011, SEC.16; P.L.217-2015, SEC.6; P.L.112-2019, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 21-35-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-35-2-15
Determination of denomination and maturation of bonds; rates of interest
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) Bonds may be issued in the denominations and with the maturities as the respective trustees determine, and, in the discretion of the respective trustees, the bonds may be sold either at public or negotiated sale as provided by IC 21-32-3.

(b) The rate or rates of interest on the bonds may be fixed or variable. Variable rates shall be determined in the manner and in accordance with the procedures set forth in the resolution or indenture authorizing the issuance of the bonds. Bonds bearing a variable rate of interest may be converted to bonds bearing a fixed rate or rates of interest to the extent and in the manner set forth in the resolution or indenture under which the bonds are issued.

(c) The interest may be:

(1) payable semiannually, annually, or at any other interval or intervals provided in the resolution; or

(2) compounded and paid at maturity or at any other time as specified in the resolution or indenture.

(d) The bonds may be made subject to redemption by the state educational institution at the times and under the circumstances set forth in the authorizing resolution or indenture.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-46-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 46 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-46-5-4
Cooperative extension educators; federal matching funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) All claims covering the salaries and travel expenses of county cooperative extension service educators that are payable from county funds must be submitted monthly to the state cooperative extension service of Purdue University for approval for matching federal funds. The county cooperative extension service educators may file any approved claims with the county auditor. The county auditor shall draw a warrant on the county treasury for the payment of approved claims.

(b) All claims covering other expenses of the county cooperative extension service office must be filed directly with the county auditor. The county auditor shall draw a warrant on the county treasury for payment.

(c) The county auditor shall provide an annual summary of the county's expenditures for the county cooperative extension service office to the state cooperative extension service of Purdue University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-42.1-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.287.
Ind. Code § 21-18-15-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 15 / Section 21-18-15-1
"Corporation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "corporation" refers to the Indiana economic development corporation established by IC 5-28-3-1.

As added by P.L.143-2019, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 21-18-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-18-9-3
Request for receipts and expenditures
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. In making a review under section 1 or 2 of this chapter, the commission may request and shall receive, in the form reasonably required by the commission, from all state educational institutions, complete information concerning all receipts and all expenditures.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-8(4) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259.
Ind. Code § 21-30-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 30 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-30-7-1
"Affiliate organization"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "affiliate organization" means any entity under the control of, or established for the benefit of, a state educational institution, including a direct-support organization.

As added by P.L.142-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-39.5-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-39.5-1-6
"Promotion"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Promotion" means the advancement of a faculty member's employment position to a higher rank, level, or distinction within an institution.

As added by P.L.113-2024, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-13-12-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 12 / Section 21-13-12-11
Scholarship award amounts
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c), if an applicant meets the requirements under section 8 of this chapter, the commission may award the following:

(1) For an applicant who is enrolled full-time in an accredited law school, a scholarship to the applicant in an amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for:

(A) each academic year that the applicant attends the accredited law school; and

(B) not more than a total of three (3) academic years.

(2) For an applicant who is enrolled part-time in an accredited law school, a scholarship to the applicant in an amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for:

(A) each academic year that the applicant attends the accredited law school; and

(B) not more than a total of four (4) academic years.

(b) The commission may not award a scholarship under this chapter in an amount of more than a total of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000) to an individual applicant.

(c) If the total amount to be distributed from the fund in a state fiscal year exceeds the amount available for distribution, the amount to be distributed to each eligible applicant shall be proportionately reduced so that the total reductions equal the amount of the excess.

As added by P.L.232-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 21-21-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-21-3-9
Board; vacancies
Status: repealed

Sec. 9. (a) The governor shall fill a vacancy occurring in the board of trustees from death, resignation, or removal from the state for the unexpired term of the retiring trustee.

(b) The alumni council of Indiana State University shall nominate the appointee to fill a vacancy caused by the loss of an alumni member.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-56-3(e).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.262.
Ind. Code § 21-17-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-17-1-11
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-76-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258. Repealed by P.L.107-2012, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 21-14-12.2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 12.2 / Section 21-14-12.2-5
Enrollment date limitations
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A qualified veteran who enrolls in a state educational institution later than twelve (12) months after the date of the qualified veteran's discharge or separation from the armed forces of the United States or the Indiana National Guard is subject to the tuition policies determined by the state educational institution.

As added by P.L.137-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-41-14-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-41-14-8
Report to governor and legislative council
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The commission for higher education shall do the following:

(1) Review all of the reports submitted by state educational institutions under this chapter.

(2) Prepare a summary report that:

(A) includes a summary of the reports described in subdivision (1);

(B) estimates the potential impact to approved postsecondary educational institutions currently conferring associate degrees; and

(C) may include recommendations regarding conferring associate degrees to eligible current students and eligible former students as described in section 5 of this chapter, including recommendations regarding the following:

(i) A model statewide policy for state educational institutions to seek approval for a particular associate degree from the commission for higher education under IC 21-41-2-2. The model statewide policy recommended under this item may not include associate degrees in general studies or a similar category.

(ii) Model policies for campuses of state educational institutions regarding establishing and conferring associate degrees to eligible current students and eligible former students, which may include a process to identify and notify eligible former students of the associate degree option.

(3) Not later than November 1, 2025, submit the summary report to the:

(A) governor; and

(B) legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 21-35-3-15 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-35-3-15
Maximum bond amounts
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The bonds may be issued for an amount or amounts as the board of trustees determines. However, these amounts may not exceed:

(1) the total estimated cost of acquiring property for and erecting, constructing, reconstructing, extending, remodeling, improving, completing, equipping, furnishing, and financing the proposed property as the board of trustees determines the cost to be; plus

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

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-27-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-27-5-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

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

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 21-39.5-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-39.5-2-6
Delegation of responsibility; establishment of additional policies or criteria
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Nothing in this chapter prohibits or restricts a board of trustees of an institution from:

(1) delegating responsibility under policies approved by the board of trustees to conduct the faculty reviews and make the determinations described in this chapter; or

(2) establishing additional policies or criteria.

As added by P.L.113-2024, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-34-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-34-4-1
Joint use agreements; use
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) It is the policy of the state to encourage the joint use of building facilities by any two (2) or more state educational institutions under the jurisdiction of the board of trustees of each state educational institution whenever the boards of trustees of the respective state educational institutions find that the joint use would:

(1) benefit their respective state educational institutions; and

(2) be to the advantage of the state.

(b) When the findings described in subsection (a) are made by the boards of trustees of the respective state educational institutions, the board of trustees of each state educational institution that makes the findings may enter into and perform a joint use agreement providing for the joint use of building facilities.

(c) A joint use agreement may contain the provisions, terms, and conditions pertaining to the acquisition, construction, financing, and use of building facilities, not inconsistent with this article, as may be approved by the boards of trustees of each state educational institution that is a party to the joint use agreement.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-44-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-44-6-2
Composition of board
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 2. The board consists of the following ten (10) members:

(1) The dean of the Indiana University School of Medicine or the dean's designee. The dean of the Indiana University School of Medicine or the dean's designee shall serve as the chairperson of the board.

(2) The chairperson of the department of psychiatry of the Indiana University School of Medicine or the chairperson's designee.

(3) The director of the division of mental health and addiction created by IC 12-21-1-1 or the director's designee.

(4) The commissioner of the Indiana department of health or the commissioner's designee.

(5) The dean of the department of family practice of the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine or the dean's designee.

(6) The administrator of a graduate program in an institution of higher education in Indiana engaged in training psychologists.

(7) The administrator of a program in an institution of higher education in Indiana engaged in training advanced practice psychiatric nurses.

(8) One (1) psychiatrist who practices psychiatry in Indiana.

(9) The administrator of a program in an institution of higher education in Indiana engaged in training addiction counselors.

(10) The director of the Indiana department of veterans' affairs or the director's designee.

The governor shall appoint the members of the board described in subdivisions (6) through (9).

As added by P.L.170-2009, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.142-2014, SEC.3; P.L.56-2023, SEC.203.
Ind. Code § 21-34-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-34-10-2
Actions of general assembly
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Except:

(1) for grant anticipation notes; and

(2) as provided in this chapter;

no bonds shall be issued for a project by the board of trustees of a state educational institution under this article unless the general assembly has taken the actions described in subsection (b).

(b) As a condition of issuing bonds, the general assembly must have:

(1) specifically approved the project to be financed through the issuance and sale of these bonds; and

(2) provided the amount of bonds that may be issued to fund the costs of acquiring, constructing, remodeling, renovating, furnishing, or equipping the specific project approved.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-27-10-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-27-10-7
Information provided to commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The commission may require a postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution to provide information concerning the:

(1) financial position of the postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution;

(2) academic programs and instruction offered by the postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution; and

(3) student outcomes;

and make the information publicly available.

As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.148.
Ind. Code § 21-18-17.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 17.5 / Section 21-18-17.5-1
"Pilot program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "pilot program" means the education and career support services pilot program established by the commission under section 2 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.216-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-44-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-44-7-3
Appointment of members; terms
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 3. (a) The board is comprised of ten (10) members appointed by the governor as follows:

(1) One (1) member representing the Indiana University School of Medicine.

(2) One (1) member representing a regional medical school campus of the Indiana University School of Medicine.

(3) One (1) member representing the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

(4) One (1) member representing the Indiana State Medical Association.

(5) One (1) member representing the Indiana Osteopathic Medical Association.

(6) One (1) member representing the Indiana Primary Health Care Association.

(7) One (1) member representing a teaching hospital in the Indiana Hospital Association.

(8) One (1) member representing a nonteaching hospital in the Indiana Hospital Association.

(9) Two (2) members who are medical directors of residency programs.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a member appointed to the board shall serve for a term of two (2) years. Except as provided in subsection (c), the term of a member appointed under subsection (a)(1) through (a)(4) begins on January 1 of an odd-numbered year. The term of a member appointed under subsection (a)(5) through (a)(9) begins on January 1 of an even-numbered year.

(c) This subsection applies to a member appointed under subsection (a)(1) through (a)(4) before January 1, 2016. A member to whom this subsection applies serves for a term of one (1) year beginning January 1, 2016.

(d) The governor shall make appointments to the board at the following times:

(1) The governor shall make the initial appointments to the board before January 1, 2016.

(2) Before the end of each year after 2015, the governor shall appoint members to the board to succeed those members whose terms are scheduled to expire at the end of the year.

(3) When a member resigns or is otherwise unable to complete the member's term, the governor shall appoint a member to serve the remaining term of the member who has resigned or who is otherwise unable to complete the member's term.

As added by P.L.190-2015, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 21-41-11-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 11 / Section 21-41-11-5
Duties of university; annual report
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The university shall:

(1) appoint a full-time director to administer the institute;

(2) employ staff necessary to implement this chapter;

(3) appoint members of the advisory board; and

(4) submit to the general assembly an annual report before July 1 of each year.

(b) The annual report of the institute must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 and must include the following:

(1) A summary of the activities of the institute.

(2) Data on the number of individuals trained.

(3) An analysis of the extent to which the purposes of the institute have been accomplished.

(4) A proposal for a program and budget for the two (2) years following the year that is the subject of the report.

As added by P.L.2-2014, SEC.99.
Ind. Code § 21-30-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 30 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-30-7-4
"Foreign adversary"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "foreign adversary" includes the following:

(1) A foreign government listed in 15 CFR 791.4.

(2) A country designated as a threat to critical infrastructure by the governor under IC 1-1-16-8.

As added by P.L.142-2024, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.116-2025, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-40-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-40-2-1
Policy
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The following is the public policy of the state:

(1) To provide:

(A) equal;

(B) nonsegregated; and

(C) nondiscriminatory;

educational opportunities and facilities for all, regardless of race, creed, national origin, color, or sex.

(2) To provide and furnish state educational institutions open equally to all, and prohibited and denied to none because of race, creed, color, or national origin.

(3) To reaffirm the principles of:

(A) the Bill of Rights;

(B) civil rights; and

(C) the Constitution of the State of Indiana.

(4) To provide a uniform democratic system of public education to the state and the citizens of Indiana.

(5) To:

(A) abolish;

(B) eliminate; and

(C) prohibit;

segregated and separate departments or divisions of a state educational institution on the basis of race, creed, or color.

(6) To eliminate and prohibit:

(A) segregation;

(B) separation; and

(C) discrimination;

on the basis of race, color, or creed in state educational institutions.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.281.
Ind. Code § 21-35-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-35-3-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

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

(1) Ball State University.

(2) Indiana University.

(3) Indiana State University.

(4) Purdue University.

(5) University of Southern Indiana.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-24-2.1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 24 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 21-24-2.1-9
Failure to make transfer; notice; state comptroller to issue warrant; amount of warrant
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. This section applies if the University of Southern Indiana board of trustees fails to make a transfer required by an agreement described in section 5(d) of this chapter or required by section 6 or 7 of this chapter, when due, to the Indiana State University board of trustees. Upon being notified that the University of Southern Indiana board of trustees has failed to make a transfer described by this section, the state comptroller shall issue a warrant to the Indiana State University board of trustees that is equal to the amount of payment due from the University of Southern Indiana board of trustees to the Indiana State University board of trustees. The amount of the warrant shall be paid by the treasurer of state under IC 4-8.1-2 at the time of its presentation to the extent that the amount of the warrant does not exceed the undistributed amounts appropriated by the general assembly to the University of Southern Indiana board of trustees in that fiscal year. To the extent that the warrant exceeds the amount of undistributed appropriations to the University of Southern Indiana board of trustees, the treasurer of state shall continue to be obligated to pay the excess in future fiscal years from amounts appropriated to the University of Southern Indiana board of trustees in subsequent fiscal years. The amount paid by the treasurer of state under this section in any fiscal year shall be deducted from the amount distributable to the University of Southern Indiana board of trustees from the affected appropriation.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.356. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.433.
Ind. Code § 21-33-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 33 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-33-3-3
Approved or authorized projects subject to review by the commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The commission for higher education shall complete a review of a project approved or authorized by the general assembly.

(b) This subsection does not apply to a project approved or authorized by the general assembly for which a state appropriation will be used. The commission for higher education shall complete the review required under subsection (a) within ninety (90) days after the project is submitted for review. If the review is not completed within ninety (90) days, the budget agency or the budget committee may proceed without the commission's review.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-5.5-2.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.274. Amended by P.L.31-2010, SEC.3; P.L.229-2011, SEC.236.
Ind. Code § 21-9-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-9-2-11
"Education savings program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. "Education savings program" means:

(1) a trust program; or

(2) any other program established under IC 21-9-3 that qualifies as a qualified state tuition program under Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.85-2000, SEC.2; P.L.135-2002, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 21-9-4-13 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-9-4-13
Conflicts of interest
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. Notwithstanding any other law, it is not a conflict of interest or violation of any other law for a person to serve as a member of the authority. However, a member shall disclose a conflict of interest relating to actions of the authority as required and in a manner provided by IC 35-44.1-1-4.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.126-2012, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 21-44-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-44-1-12-b
"Intern, residency, and graduate program"
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 12. "Intern, residency, and graduate program", for purposes of IC 21-44-5, refers to an intern, residency, and graduate program for which the medical graduate and education board establishes policies under IC 21-44-5.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285. Amended by P.L.170-2009, SEC.6; P.L.152-2026, SEC.300.
Ind. Code § 21-34-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-34-10-1
Bonds; approval of budget committee, budget agency, and governor
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Bonds may not be issued by the board of trustees of a state educational institution under this article without the specific approval of the:

(1) budget committee;

(2) budget agency; and

(3) governor.

(b) The budget agency may request and consider the recommendation of the staff of the Indiana finance authority with respect to the approval of a bond issue under this section.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18.5-6-2
Authorization required; exception for religious institution
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 2. A person may not do business as a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution in Indiana without having obtained authorization by the board for proprietary education under this chapter, except for a religious institution that offers educational instruction or an educational program of a clearly religious nature.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.273-2013, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 21-39.5-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-39.5-1-2
"Board of trustees"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Board of trustees" refers to the board of trustees of each of the following:

(1) Ball State University.

(2) Indiana State University.

(3) Indiana University.

(4) Ivy Tech Community College.

(5) Purdue University.

(6) University of Southern Indiana.

(7) Vincennes University.

As added by P.L.113-2024, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-43-4-12 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-43-4-12
Financial assistance
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Upon demonstration of financial need, an eligible institution may grant financial assistance, including a waiver of tuition under IC 21-14-8, to a student accepted for admission to the eligible institution.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-30-11-10(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.284. Amended by P.L.125-2013, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 21-7-14-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-7-14-11
Loans from fund; state bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) If the state requires the loan of any part or all of the fund, the state is a preferred borrower of as much of the fund as is not loaned at the time.

(b) The treasurer of state shall cause to be executed, as evidence of a loan under this section, a nonnegotiable bond of the state for the amount borrowed, in the following manner:

(1) The bond must be signed by the governor and treasurer of state and attested by the secretary of state and the seal of the state.

(2) The bond must be made payable in fifty (50) years after the date of execution, at the option of the state.

(3) The bond shall bear five percent (5%) interest from the date of execution until paid.

(4) The interest on the bond must be:

(A) paid semiannually on May 1 and November 1 of each year;

(B) applied to the current and extraordinary expenses of Indiana University; and

(C) paid to the board of trustees under the same rules and regulations as is required by law in the payment of the revenues of Indiana University.

The nonnegotiable bond provided for in this section, when executed, must remain in the custody of the treasurer of state.

(c) If Indiana University is consolidated with any other educational institution or institutions of the state, or is removed from the location of the university as of June 5, 1883, for any cause, the funds raised under this chapter shall be held and used for the benefit of the institution, as consolidated or changed, notwithstanding the change or consolidation.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-7-3-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.244.
Ind. Code § 21-15-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-15-9-4
Appointments; applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. An appointment under this chapter may be made from students eligible to enter the University of Southern Indiana or students in attendance at the University of Southern Indiana.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256.
Ind. Code § 21-18-14-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-18-14-10
Annual report
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The commission shall collect and maintain complete and accurate information of the following:

(1) The total number of project students reported to the commission by each postsecondary educational institution.

(2) The total number of project students contacted by the commission.

(3) The total number of project students contacted by the commission who reenroll in postsecondary education.

(4) The total number of students described in subdivision (3) who continue to be enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution.

(5) The total number of degrees and credentials earned by students described in subdivision (3).

(b) Not later than November 1, 2021, and each November 1 thereafter, the commission shall submit a report that summarizes the information described in subsection (a) to the following:

(1) The governor.

(2) The general assembly in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

As added by P.L.37-2020, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 21-43-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-43-1-9
"Secondary credit"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. "Secondary credit" means credit toward graduation requirements granted by a student's school corporation upon the successful completion of a course taken under a postsecondary enrollment opportunity established under IC 21-43-4.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citations: 20-30-11-3; 20-30-11.5-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.284. Amended by P.L.125-2013, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-35-3-17 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-35-3-17
Bonds and pledges or mortgages made in the name of the state educational institution
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. Bonds and the pledge or mortgage securing bonds, shall be issued and made in the name and on behalf of the state educational institution by the officer or officers that the board of trustees designates.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-41-13-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-41-13-10
Graduation rate exclusions
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Neither the commission for higher education nor a state educational institution may include an associate degree awarded under this chapter or through any similar reverse transfer process in graduation rate calculations or similar completion rate measures for a particular state educational institution.

As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-6-20 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18.5-6-20-b
Claims against balance of career college student assurance fund; determination; priorities
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 20. (a) This section applies to claims against the balance of the career college student assurance fund.

(b) A student or enrollee of a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution who believes that the student or enrollee has suffered loss or damage resulting from any of the occurrences described in section 6(a) of this chapter may file a claim with the commission for higher education against the balance of the fund.

(c) A claim under this section is limited to a refund of the claimant's applicable tuition and fees.

(d) All claims must be filed not later than five (5) years after the occurrence resulting in the loss or damage to the claimant occurs.

(e) Upon the filing of a claim under this section, the commission for higher education shall review the records submitted by the appropriate postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution described under section 12 of this chapter and shall investigate the claim.

(f) Upon a determination by the commission for higher education that a claimant shall be reimbursed under the career college student assurance fund, the commission for higher education shall prioritize the reimbursements under the following guidelines:

(1) A student's educational loan balances.

(2) Federal grant repayment obligations of the student.

(3) Other expenses paid directly by the student.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.13-2013, SEC.62; P.L.152-2026, SEC.284.
Ind. Code § 21-43-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-43-4-4
Enrollment in courses
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A student may enroll in courses offered by an eligible institution on a full-time or part-time basis during secondary school upon the recommendation of a school administrator.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-30-11-4(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.284. Amended by P.L.229-2011, SEC.247; P.L.125-2013, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 21-14-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-14-2-6
Required minimum period to which tuition and fees rate change applies
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A state educational institution shall set tuition and fee rates for a two (2) year period.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.270; P.L.9-2022, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 21-12-6-12 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-12-6-12
Mentoring programs; development
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Each eligible institution shall develop specific mentoring programs for scholarship recipients to assist the scholarship recipients through particularized academic and social counseling.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-70-14.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253.
Ind. Code § 21-47-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-47-2-1
State geologist; Indiana University faculty member; appointment; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The state geologist, while holding the office of state geologist, shall be regarded as a member of the faculty of Indiana University. The state geologist may be appointed to a full-time or part-time position on the faculty of Indiana University.

(b) The state geologist shall be chosen by Indiana University. The state geologist shall serve for an indefinite period at the pleasure of Indiana University.

(c) The state geologist shall direct the collection and archiving of rock, mineral, soil, and other geological samples. These samples shall be retained, as considered proper by the state geologist, at Indiana University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-28-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.288. Amended by P.L.233-2017, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 21-33-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 33 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-33-3-5
Board; authority to engage in certain projects
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Subject to this section, in addition to projects authorized by the general assembly, the board of trustees of a state educational institution may engage in a project to:

(1) construct buildings or facilities of a cost greater than three million dollars ($3,000,000); or

(2) purchase or lease-purchase land, buildings, or facilities the principal value of which exceeds three million dollars ($3,000,000);

only if there are funds available for the project, the project meets any of the applicable conditions, and the project is reviewed by the commission for higher education and approved by the governor upon recommendation of the budget agency. The review by the commission for higher education must be completed not later than ninety (90) days after the project is submitted for review.

(b) If:

(1) any part of the cost of a project described in subsection (a) is paid by state appropriated funds or by mandatory student fees assessed all students for the project; and

(2) the project is to:

(A) construct new buildings or facilities of a cost greater than three million dollars ($3,000,000); or

(B) purchase or lease-purchase land, buildings, or facilities the principal value of which exceeds three million dollars ($3,000,000);

the project must also be approved by the general assembly.

(c) This section does not limit the board of trustees in supplementing a project approved by the general assembly from gifts or other available funds so long as approval for the expansion of the project is given by the governor on review by the commission for higher education and recommendation of the budget agency.

(d) The review and approval requirements of this section do not apply to a project to:

(1) construct buildings or facilities; or

(2) purchase or lease-purchase land, buildings, or facilities;

if the project involves the expansion or improvement of housing for students undertaken entirely by a fraternity or sorority at the state educational institution.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citations: 20-12-5.5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.274. Amended by P.L.31-2010, SEC.4; P.L.229-2011, SEC.237; P.L.143-2014, SEC.7; P.L.150-2026, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-37-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 37 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-37-1-3
"Chemical degradation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Chemical degradation" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-22-5-6.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-68-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.278.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-7-13-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243. Repealed by P.L.92-2020, SEC.97.
Ind. Code § 21-39-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-39-4-1
Supplemental effect of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter is supplemental to all other statutes relating to the power of a state educational institution to appoint police officers.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-3.5-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.280.
Ind. Code § 21-12-6-6.7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-12-6-6.7
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.51-2022, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.29-2023, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.9-2024, SEC.424.
Ind. Code § 21-34-6-17 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-34-6-17
Resolutions and indentures
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. A resolution or indenture may contain provisions regarding:

(1) the investment of money, sale, exchange, or disposal of property; and

(2) the manner of authorizing and making payments, notwithstanding IC 5-13 or any general statute relating to these matters.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-21-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-21-3-8
Board; female appointment
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. At least one (1) woman must be on the board of trustees.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-56-3(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.262.
Ind. Code § 21-18-16-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 16 / Section 21-18-16-3
Funding formula subject to review by budget committee; funding formula report
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) An outcomes based funding formula approved by the commission under this chapter is subject to review by the budget committee.

(b) The commission shall create a report with regard to each outcomes based funding formula. The report must contain a detailed summary of the formula, the methodologies, and the metrics used to create the formula. The commission shall submit the report prepared under this subsection to the budget committee not later than five (5) days before the meeting described in subsection (c).

(c) In even-numbered years, the executive officer of the commission, or the executive officer's designee, shall present the outcomes based funding formula approved by the commission under this chapter and the report submitted under subsection (b) to the budget committee at a meeting that occurs prior to when budget hearings are held under IC 4-12-1-8 and the meeting at which the commission makes its presentation under IC 21-18-9-1(3).

As added by P.L.66-2022, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-18.5-2-6
"Caretaker relative"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Caretaker relative" means a relative by blood or law who lives with a minor and exercises parental responsibility, care, and control over the minor in the absence of the minor's parent.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 21-18-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18-6-1-b
Purpose
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 1. The general purposes of the commission are the following:

(1) Plan for and coordinate Indiana's state supported system of postsecondary education.

(2) Review appropriation requests of state educational institutions.

(3) Make recommendations to the governor, budget agency, or the general assembly concerning postsecondary education.

(4) Perform other functions assigned by the governor or the general assembly.

(5) Administer state financial aid programs under IC 21-18.5-4.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.75; P.L.7-2011, SEC.15; P.L.107-2012, SEC.57; P.L.152-2018, SEC.14; P.L.213-2025, SEC.245; P.L.152-2026, SEC.257.
Ind. Code § 21-39-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-39-2-8
University of Southern Indiana; power to set fines and penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The University of Southern Indiana may set fines and other sanctions for noncompliance with a University of Southern Indiana contract or rule.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-64-5(7).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.280.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-2-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-18.5-2-5.5
"Authorization"
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 5.5. "Authorization", for purposes of IC 21-18.5-6, means certification of a status of approval or authorization by the board for proprietary education to conduct business as a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution.

As added by P.L.273-2013, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 21-14-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-14-9-2
Eligibility; spouses and dependents
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) If a spouse or dependent of a person described in section 1 of this chapter is accepted for enrollment by a state educational institution, the spouse or dependent is eligible, from the date that the spouse or dependent is accepted for enrollment in the state educational institution, to pay the resident tuition rate determined by the state educational institution if the spouse or dependent enrolls in the state educational institution by the earlier of the following:

(1) The deadline for enrollment by the spouse or dependent as established by the state educational institution.

(2) Twelve (12) months after the date that the state educational institution accepts the spouse or dependent for enrollment.

(b) A spouse or dependent described in subsection (a) is eligible to pay the resident tuition rate determined by the state educational institution for qualified courses taken by the spouse or dependent for the duration of the spouse's or dependent's continuous enrollment at the state educational institution, as determined by the state educational institution, regardless of whether the person described in section 1 of this chapter continues, after the spouse or dependent is accepted for enrollment as described in subsection (a), to satisfy the criteria set forth in section 1 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.38-2020, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 21-43-4-17 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-43-4-17
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-30-11-15(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.284. Amended by P.L.125-2013, SEC.32. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.318.
Ind. Code § 21-12-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-12-10-2
Scholarship program established
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The Mitch Daniels early graduation scholarship program is established. The commission shall administer the Mitch Daniels early graduation scholarship program.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.231.
Ind. Code § 21-14-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-14-1-6
"Public safety officer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Public safety officer" means any of the following:

(1) A regular, paid law enforcement officer.

(2) A regular, paid firefighter.

(3) A volunteer firefighter (as defined in IC 36-8-12-2).

(4) A county police reserve officer.

(5) A city or town police reserve officer.

(6) A paramedic (as defined in IC 16-18-2-266).

(7) An emergency medical technician (as defined in IC 16-18-2-112).

(8) An advanced emergency medical technician (as defined in IC 16-18-2-6.5).

(9) A hazardous duty employee of the department of correction who:

(A) works within a prison or juvenile facility; or

(B) performs parole or emergency response operations and functions.

(10) A community corrections officer.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-19.5-1(c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255. Amended by P.L.77-2012, SEC.51; P.L.158-2013, SEC.251; P.L.180-2017, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-39-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-39-7-2
"Fire and safety personnel"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fire and safety personnel" means individuals employed by Purdue University at the West Lafayette campus as firefighters or safety personnel to render fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency response, and emergency medical services on campus.

As added by P.L.29-2011, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-12-8-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-12-8-10
Amount of grant; high value workforce ready credit-bearing grant
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The amount of a high value workforce ready credit-bearing grant under section 9 of this chapter is equal to one (1) of the following:

(1) If the applicant does not receive financial assistance, excluding loans, the amount is equal to the educational costs (as defined in IC 21-7-13-14) of the institution that the applicant is attending.

(2) If the applicant receives financial assistance, excluding loans, the amount is equal to the educational costs (as defined in IC 21-7-13-14) of the institution that the applicant is attending minus the financial assistance received by the applicant.

(b) An applicant may use the high value workforce ready credit-bearing grant only to pay the educational costs (as defined by IC 21-7-13-14) of courses required for the applicant's certificate program.

As added by P.L.230-2017, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 21-33-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 33 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-33-3-10
Fee replacement money
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The general assembly may appropriate fee replacement money for the replacement of student fees dedicated to pay:

(1) the principal and interest costs of bonds as approved by the general assembly; and

(2) lease-purchase costs.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-5.5-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.274.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-18.5-1-5-b
Transfer of responsibilities relating to proprietary education
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 5. (a) The Indiana commission on proprietary education is abolished on July 1, 2012.

(b) Unless otherwise specified in a memorandum of understanding described in subsection (e), the following are transferred on July 1, 2012, from the Indiana commission on proprietary education to the commission for higher education established by IC 21-18-2-1:

(1) All real and personal property of the Indiana commission on proprietary education.

(2) All assets and liabilities of the Indiana commission on proprietary education.

(3) All appropriations to the Indiana commission on proprietary education.

(c) All powers and duties of the Indiana commission on proprietary education before its abolishment pertaining to the accreditation of a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution are transferred to the board for proprietary education established by IC 21-18.5-5-1 (before its repeal).

(d) All powers and duties of the Indiana commission on proprietary education before its abolishment pertaining to the accreditation of a postsecondary proprietary educational institution (as defined in IC 22-4.1-21-9) are transferred to the state workforce innovation council established by IC 22-4.1-22-3 (before its repeal). After June 30, 2016, all powers and duties transferred to the state workforce innovation council by this subsection are transferred to the department of workforce development established by IC 22-4.1-2-1.

(e) The commission for higher education established by IC 21-18-2-1 may enter into a memorandum of understanding with the state workforce innovation council established by IC 22-4.1-22-3 (before its repeal) to implement the transition of the responsibilities and obligations of the Indiana commission on proprietary education before its abolishment to the commission for higher education and the state workforce innovation council. After June 30, 2016, the rights, powers, duties, and obligations of the state workforce innovation council under a memorandum of understanding entered into by the state workforce innovation council under this subsection are transferred to the department of workforce development established by IC 22-4.1-2-1.

(f) Rules that were adopted by the Indiana commission on proprietary education before July 1, 2012, shall be treated as though the rules were adopted by the state workforce innovation council established by IC 22-4.1-22-3 (before its repeal) until the state workforce innovation council or the department of workforce development adopts rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement IC 22-4.1-21. Rules that were adopted by the state workforce innovation council after June 30, 2012, and before July 1, 2016, to implement IC 22-4.1-21 shall be treated as though the rules were adopted by the department of workforce development until the department of workforce development adopts rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement IC 22-4.1-21.

(g) An accreditation granted or a permit issued under IC 21-17-3 (repealed) by the Indiana commission on proprietary education before July 1, 2012, shall be treated after June 30, 2012, as an authorization granted by the:

(1) board for proprietary education established by IC 21-18.5-5-1 (before its repeal) if the accreditation pertains to a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution (as defined in IC 21-18.5-2-12); or

(2) department of workforce development if the accreditation pertains to a postsecondary proprietary educational institution (as defined in IC 22-4.1-21-9).

(h) An accreditation granted or a permit issued before May 15, 2013, under IC 21-17-3 (repealed):

(1) by the board for proprietary education established by IC 21-18.5-5-1 (before its repeal) shall be treated as an authorization granted by the board for proprietary education (before its repeal); and

(2) by the state workforce innovation council shall be treated as an authorization granted by the department of workforce development.

(i) Proceedings pending before the Indiana commission on proprietary education on July 1, 2012, shall be transferred from the Indiana commission on proprietary education to:

(1) the board for proprietary education established by IC 21-18.5-5-1 (before its repeal) for a proceeding pertaining to a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution (as defined in IC 21-18.5-2-12); or

(2) the state workforce innovation council if the proceeding pertains to a postsecondary proprietary educational institution (as defined in IC 22-4.1-21-9).

(j) Proceedings that pertain to a postsecondary proprietary educational institution (as defined in IC 22-4.1-21-9) pending before the state workforce innovation council on July 1, 2012, shall be transferred from the state workforce innovation council to the department of workforce development established by IC 22-4.1-2-1.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.273-2013, SEC.3; P.L.69-2015, SEC.13; P.L.178-2016, SEC.3; P.L.152-2018, SEC.17; P.L.152-2026, SEC.261.
Ind. Code § 21-39-9.1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 21-39-9.1-1
"Group or organization"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "group or organization" means a club, an association, a corporation, an order, a society, a private club, a fraternity or sorority, or a varsity or club athletic team primarily made up of students or alumni, regardless of whether it is chartered by a national organization.

As added by P.L.162-2024, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 21-27-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-27-1-1
Purpose
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. It is the purpose of the covered statutes to recognize and define certain powers, duties, and responsibilities of the boards of trustees of the state educational institutions. The powers, duties, and responsibilities referred to by the covered statutes are not intended to include all powers, duties, and responsibilities of the boards of trustees. The covered statutes may not be construed to diminish or abrogate any other power, duty, or responsibility of a board of trustees conferred by or properly implied from any other statute.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 21-27-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-27-1-5
"Covered statutes"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. "Covered statutes" refers to the following:

(1) IC 21-14-2-1.

(2) IC 21-15-2-1.

(3) IC 21-15-2-2.

(4) IC 21-27-2-1.

(5) IC 21-28-2-1.

(6) IC 21-29-2-1.

(7) IC 21-31-2-1.

(8) IC 21-31-4-1.

(9) IC 21-31-4-2.

(10) IC 21-31-4-3.

(11) IC 21-31-9-2.

(12) IC 21-38-3-1.

(13) IC 21-38-3-2.

(14) IC 21-38-4-1.

(15) IC 21-39-2-1.

(16) IC 21-39-2-2.

(17) IC 21-39-2-3.

(18) IC 21-39-2-4.

(19) IC 21-39-2-5.

(20) IC 21-40-3-1.

(21) IC 21-41-2-1.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 21-35-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-35-2-4
Prior contracts validated
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Sections 20 through 23 of this chapter may not be construed to affect the validity of:

(1) any contracts executed before March 9, 1965; or

(2) any bonds contracted to be sold before March 9, 1965.

(b) Sections 20 through 23 of this chapter do not apply to:

(1) any facilities:

(A) approved by:

(i) the budget agency or any predecessor to the budget agency; and

(ii) the governor;

before March 9, 1965; or

(B) for which temporary or interim financing commitments were made before March 9, 1965; or

(2) the issuance of bonds for any facilities described in subdivision (1).

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-7-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-33-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 33 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-33-1-6
"Qualified energy savings project"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Qualified energy savings project" means a facility alteration designed to reduce energy consumption costs or other operating costs, including the following:

(1) Providing insulation of the facility and systems within the facility.

(2) Installing or providing for window and door systems, including:

(A) storm windows and storm doors;

(B) caulking or weatherstripping;

(C) multiglazed windows and doors;

(D) heat absorbing or heat reflective glazed and coated windows and doors;

(E) additional glazing;

(F) reduction in glass area; and

(G) other modifications that reduce energy consumption.

(3) Installing automatic energy control systems.

(4) Modifying or replacing heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems.

(5) Unless an increase in illumination is necessary to conform to Indiana laws or rules or local ordinances, modifying or replacing lighting fixtures to increase the energy efficiency of the lighting system without increasing the overall illumination of a facility.

(6) Providing for other energy conservation measures that reduce energy consumption or reduce operating costs.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.274.
Ind. Code § 21-32-3.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 32 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 21-32-3.5-2
Authority to issue bonds; debt service; sources of revenue
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The board of trustees of a state educational institution may issue bonds for payment of retirement liabilities and pay the proceeds of the bonds to the Indiana public retirement system.

(b) The board of trustees of a state educational institution may establish debt service reserves or sinking funds with proceeds of bonds issued to fund retirement liabilities.

(c) Bonds issued under this chapter may be payable from student fees, legally available funds, sinking funds, debt service reserve funds, general operating revenues, or any combination of these sources. Bonds may be issued under this chapter by a board of trustees only after the approvals required under IC 21-35-3-22.

As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.241.
Ind. Code § 21-40-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-40-5-2
Necessary student documentation
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in section 7 of this chapter, a state educational institution may not permit a student to matriculate in a residential campus of a state educational institution unless the student provides the documentation required by section 3 of this chapter for the following diseases:

(1) Diphtheria.

(2) Tetanus.

(3) Measles.

(4) Mumps.

(5) Rubella.

(6) Meningococcal disease (meningitis).

(b) A state educational institution shall notify a student before the student's matriculation that the student must be immunized and that the immunization is required for matriculation at the state educational institution unless the student provides the documentation required by section 3 of this chapter.

(c) The immunizations required under subsection (a) must be conducted in accordance with the routine recommendations established by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that are in effect at the time the immunization is given.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-71-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.281. Amended by P.L.130-2017, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-14-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-14-1-3
"Commission"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Commission" refers to the commission for higher education established under IC 21-18-2-1.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255. Amended by P.L.107-2012, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-18.5-4-11
Development of training programs
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 11. The commission may cooperate in developing training programs concerning grant program requirements with the board for proprietary education.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.152-2018, SEC.18; P.L.213-2025, SEC.252.
Ind. Code § 21-37-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 37 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-37-3-2
Authority to contract for professional or expert services
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A state educational institution may contract for professional or expert services and may contract with agents for the construction, alteration, or repair of any of the state educational institution's buildings or facilities.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.278.
Ind. Code § 21-37-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 37 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-37-2-2
University of Southern Indiana board; authority to let contracts
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The University of Southern Indiana may let contracts.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-64-5(2).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.278.
Ind. Code § 21-26-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 26 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-26-3-2
Elimination of home campus requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Attendance at a campus or campuses other than a Calumet regional campus is not required as a condition of the awarding of a diploma or certificate under this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-16-7 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.267.
Ind. Code § 21-13-12-16 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 12 / Section 21-13-12-16
Certification of full-time status
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. The Indiana commission on court appointed attorneys shall annually certify to the commission whether a full-time public defender described in section 3(a)(2) of this chapter is maintaining a full-time equivalent caseload for meeting eligibility requirements of the scholarship program.

As added by P.L.232-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 21-46-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 46 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-46-3-3
Purdue University; administration of laboratory
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The board of trustees of Purdue University shall:

(1) administer, manage, and control the laboratory; and

(2) appoint the director of the laboratory.

(b) Subject to the approval of the board of trustees of Purdue University, the director of the laboratory shall make all appointments of personnel required to operate the laboratory efficiently.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-5-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.287.
Ind. Code § 21-13-12-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 12 / Section 21-13-12-9
Scholarship application review
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The commission shall consider each application under section 8 of this chapter and determine the eligibility of the applicant for the scholarship.

As added by P.L.232-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18.5-6-8
Investigation
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 8. (a) Upon receipt of an application for authorization under this chapter, the board for proprietary education shall make an investigation to determine the accuracy of the statements in the application to determine if the postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution meets the minimum standards for authorization.

(b) During the investigation under subsection (a), the board for proprietary education may grant a temporary status of authorization. The temporary status of authorization is sufficient to meet the requirements of this chapter until a determination on authorization is made.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.273-2013, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 21-22-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-22-3-4
Board; vacancies
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The governor shall fill all vacancies on the state board of trustees. At the end of a trustee's term or otherwise upon the occurrence of a vacancy, the governor may appoint a trustee in accordance with section 3 of this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.263. Amended by P.L.174-2018, SEC.17; P.L.130-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-44-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-44-6-8
Integrated behavioral health and addiction treatment account
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 8. (a) As used in this section, "account" refers to the integrated behavioral health and addiction treatment development program account established in subsection (b).

(b) The integrated behavioral health and addiction treatment development program account within the state general fund is established for the purpose of providing funding for the integrated behavioral health and addiction treatment development program established under this chapter. The account shall be administered by the division of mental health and addiction. Money in the account shall be used to fund residency positions, fellowship training, and certification in addiction psychiatry, including:

(1) educational expenses;

(2) grants and scholarships;

(3) salaries; and

(4) benefits.

(c) The account consists of:

(1) appropriations made by the general assembly;

(2) grants; and

(3) gifts and bequests.

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

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

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

(g) The board shall give due consideration to annually funding two (2) psychiatrists pursuing fellowship training and certification in addiction psychiatry. A participant who is a psychiatrist pursuing fellowship training and certification in addiction psychiatry must agree to establish a new practice in Indiana for at least five (5) years upon completion of the fellowship training and certification in addiction psychiatry.

As added by P.L.170-2009, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.142-2014, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-18.5-3-1
Administration of state financial aid by commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The commission, under IC 21-18-6-1, shall administer the following:

(1) This article.

(2) IC 21-12.

(3) IC 21-13.

(4) IC 21-14.

(5) IC 21-16.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 21-39-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-39-8-8
"Student organization"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "student organization" means a group that is:

(1) officially recognized, or seeking official recognition, by a state educational institution; and

(2) comprised of students that receive, or are seeking to receive, benefits from the state educational institution.

As added by P.L.145-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-28-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-28-3-5
Activities of the commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. ARTICLE IV. ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMISSION. (a) The Commission shall collect data on the long-range effects of the Compact on higher education. By the end of the fourth year from the effective date of the Compact and every two (2) years thereafter, the Commission shall review its accomplishments and make recommendations to the governors and legislatures of the compacting states on the continuance of the Compact.

(b) The Commission shall study issues in higher education of particular concern to the Midwestern region. The Commission shall also study the needs for higher education programs and services in compacting states and the resources for meeting such needs. The Commission shall from time to time prepare reports on such research for presentation to the governors and legislatures of the compacting states and other interested parties. In conducting such studies, the Commission may confer with any national or regional planning body. The Commission may draft and recommend to the governors and legislatures of the various compacting states suggested legislation dealing with problems of higher education.

(c) The Commission shall study the need for provision of adequate programs and services in higher education, such as undergraduate, graduate, or professional student exchanges in the region. If a need for exchange in a field is apparent, the Commission may enter into such agreements with any higher education institution and with any of the compacting states to provide programs and services in higher education for the citizens of the respective compacting states. The Commission shall, after negotiations with interested institutions and the compacting states, determine the costs of providing the programs and services in higher education for use in its agreements. The contracting states shall contribute the funds not otherwise provided, as determined by the Commission, for carrying out the agreements. The Commission may also serve as the administrative and fiscal agent in carrying out agreements for higher education programs and services.

(d) The Commission shall serve as a clearinghouse on information regarding higher education activities among institutions and agencies.

(e) In addition to the activities of the Commission previously noted, the Commission may provide services and research in other areas of regional concern.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-73-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-18-16-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 16 / Section 21-18-16-4
Duty to present funding results for each state educational institution at budget hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The executive officer of the commission, or the executive officer's designee, shall present the funding results for each state educational institution using the formula created under section 2(a) of this chapter at the same time as budget hearings are held under IC 4-12-1-8 and at the meeting at which the commission makes its presentation under IC 21-18-9-1(3).

As added by P.L.66-2022, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 21-49-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-49-7-9
Attestation; unenroll
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A foreign student who is admitted into a state educational institution after a foreign influence and research security review is completed under section 8 of this chapter must sign an attestation stating that the foreign student has not accepted and will not accept any direct or indirect financial support or funding from a foreign adversary before the state educational institution may enroll the foreign student in the qualifying program.

(b) If a state educational institution obtains information that a foreign student has accepted direct or indirect financial support or funding from a foreign adversary, the state educational institution must immediately unenroll the foreign student.

As added by P.L.131-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-44-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-44-5-9
Community clinical teaching and training programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The board shall choose the sites for its community clinical teaching and training programs. The board shall consider site candidates in:

(1) Indianapolis;

(2) Lafayette;

(3) cities of Lake County;

(4) Michigan City;

(5) South Bend;

(6) Fort Wayne;

(7) Bluffton;

(8) Marion;

(9) Muncie;

(10) Kokomo;

(11) Richmond;

(12) Terre Haute;

(13) Vincennes;

(14) Evansville;

(15) Jeffersonville; and

(16) other areas;

when adequate preparation and funds allow a program.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285.
Ind. Code § 21-24-2.1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 24 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 21-24-2.1-6
University board duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The university board, under IC 20-12-6 (before its repeal, now codified at IC 21-34), shall:

(1) establish, hold, and invest a building facilities fee fund;

(2) in conformity with the implementation agreements described in section 4 of this chapter, deposit amounts initially collected for a building facilities fee fund from students of the regional campus by Indiana State University into the building facilities fee fund established under subdivision (1);

(3) fix, charge, and collect building facilities fees in amounts sufficient to provide for required payments of principal, interest, and deposits to reserve accounts, if any, on the obligations assumed by the university board, under section 4(c) of this chapter and described in section 5(b) of this chapter, and incurred by the ISU board under IC 20-12-6 (before its repeal, now codified at IC 21-34);

(4) transfer the amounts described in subdivision (3) to the ISU board; and

(5) fix, charge, and collect building fees in amounts sufficient to provide for required payments of principal, interest, and deposits to reserves for obligations incurred by the university board under IC 20-12-6 (before its repeal, now codified at IC 21-34).

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.356.
Ind. Code § 21-39-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-39-1-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

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

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.280.
Ind. Code § 21-15-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-15-1-1
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This article applies only to state educational institutions.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256.
Ind. Code § 21-18-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18-6-1
Purpose
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 1. The general purposes of the commission are the following:

(1) Plan for and coordinate Indiana's state supported system of postsecondary education.

(2) Review appropriation requests of state educational institutions.

(3) Make recommendations to the governor, budget agency, or the general assembly concerning postsecondary education.

(4) Perform other functions assigned by the governor or the general assembly.

(5) Administer state financial aid programs under IC 21-18.5-4.

(6) Provide staff and office space for the board for proprietary education established by IC 21-18.5-5-1.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.75; P.L.7-2011, SEC.15; P.L.107-2012, SEC.57; P.L.152-2018, SEC.14; P.L.213-2025, SEC.245.
Ind. Code § 21-17-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-17-5-2
Governing board; powers and duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The governing board of an educational institution may do the following:

(1) Appoint police officers for the educational institution for which it is responsible.

(2) Prescribe the duties of police officers of the educational institution and direct their conduct.

(3) Prescribe distinctive uniforms for the police officers of the educational institution or campus.

(4) Designate and operate emergency vehicles.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-18.5-2-11
"Person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. "Person", for purposes of IC 21-18.5-6, means an individual, a partnership, a limited liability company, an association, a corporation, a joint venture, a trust, a receiver, or a trustee in bankruptcy.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 21-38-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-38-3-9
University of Southern Indiana; power to employ faculty and staff and provide compensation; retirement benefits
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The University of Southern Indiana may employ a faculty and staff for the university, define the duties of the faculty and staff, and provide compensation for the faculty and staff, including a program of fringe benefits and a program of retirement benefits that may supplement or supersede the state retirement programs established by statute for teachers or other public employees. The authorization to provide retirement benefits under this section is subject to IC 5-10.2-2-20 through IC 5-10.2-2-22.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-64-5(8).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279. Amended by P.L.241-2015, SEC.42; P.L.149-2016, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 21-40-5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-40-5-14
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.130-2017, SEC.4. Expired 7-1-2019 by P.L.130-2017, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-6-27 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18.5-6-27-b
Rules
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 27. The commission for higher education may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.288.
Ind. Code § 21-16-4-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-16-4-10
Eligibility criteria violation procedures
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Whenever the commission or its designee has reason to believe that a lender or an eligible institution fails to meet the eligibility criteria for approved lenders, the commission or its designee shall call the matter to the attention of the lender or eligible institution. The lender or eligible institution is entitled to a reasonable opportunity to respond to the allegation and, if the alleged violation occurred, to show that it is corrected or to submit an acceptable plan detailing measures that will be taken to correct the violation and prevent its recurrence.

(b) Upon finding, after reasonable notice and hearing, that a lender or eligible institution fails to meet the eligibility criteria for approved lenders, the commission may:

(1) limit the number or total amount of loans which the lender or eligible institution may make under this chapter;

(2) limit the percentage of an eligible institution's total receipts for tuition and fees which may be derived from loans under this chapter for a stated period;

(3) require an eligible institution to obtain a bond, in an appropriate amount, to provide assurance that it will be able to meet its financial obligations to students enrolled in eligible institutions who received loans under this chapter; and

(4) impose other conditions or requirements on lenders or eligible institutions, or both, that:

(A) are reasonable and appropriate as a direct means of correcting a violation;

(B) have a high probability for successfully correcting the violation; and

(C) will promote the purposes of this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.1-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257. Amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.187.
Ind. Code § 21-44-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-44-4-4
Center directors
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A director shall be jointly appointed for each center in the Indiana statewide medical education system by the office of dean of the Indiana University School of Medicine and the local cooperating state educational institutions. The director holds a joint appointment with the local cooperating state educational institutions.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285.
Ind. Code § 21-12-16.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 21-12-16.5-8
Amount of scholarship awards; limits; distribution
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c), if an applicant meets the requirements under this chapter, the commission may award, for not more than four (4) academic years, a scholarship to the applicant in an amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each academic year that the applicant attends the accredited postsecondary educational institution approved by the commission under section 10 of this chapter.

(b) The commission may not award a scholarship under this chapter in an amount of more than a total of forty thousand dollars ($40,000) to an individual applicant.

(c) If the total amount to be distributed from the fund in a state fiscal year exceeds the amount available for distribution, the amount to be distributed to each eligible applicant shall be proportionately reduced so that the total reductions equal the amount of the excess.

As added by P.L.161-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-39-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-39-2-10
Vincennes University faculty; power to enforce rules and regulations adopted by the board
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The faculty of Vincennes University may enforce the rules and regulations adopted by the board of trustees for the government and discipline of Vincennes University.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.280.
Ind. Code § 21-47-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 47 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-47-1-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 4-4-30-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.288. Repealed by P.L.87-2024, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 21-37-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 37 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-37-6-1
Procurement of disposable plastic products
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. When procuring disposable plastic products, including refuse bags, a state educational institution shall procure disposable plastic products that are degradable if:

(1) degradable products are available at the time of the procurement;

(2) it is economically feasible to procure degradable products;

(3) the procurement of degradable products is not inappropriate because of:

(A) federal regulations or policy in matters involving the federal government; or

(B) the special requirements of scientific uses;

(4) the degradable product to be procured is economically and functionally the equivalent of disposable plastic products that:

(A) meet applicable specifications; and

(B) are not degradable; and

(5) the degradable product to be procured is, in the determination of the state educational institution, a type of product for which the use of degradable materials is appropriate based upon:

(A) the functional use of the product; and

(B) whether the product will probably be recycled or disposed of in a final disposal facility.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-68-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.278.
Ind. Code § 21-35-2-20 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-35-2-20
Contracts; approval of the budget agency and governor
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) Except as provided in this section, contracts to acquire land for or to construct, purchase, lease, sublease, or otherwise acquire, or to engage architectural or engineering services in connection with any buildings, structures, equipment, and improvements to be financed in whole or in part by the issuance of bonds under this chapter may not be made by the board of trustees of a state educational institution without the specific approval of the budget agency and the governor.

(b) This section does not apply to any contract relating to a facility, the cost of which does not exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-12-15-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 15 / Section 21-12-15-1
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to an eligible institution that enrolls students who receive state financial aid administered by the commission for higher education.

As added by P.L.15-2015, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-35-3-22 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-35-3-22
Issuance of bonds; approval of the budget agency, budget committee, and governor; recommendations; refunds
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. (a) Bonds may not be issued by a state educational institution under this chapter without the specific approval of:

(1) the budget agency, if:

(A) the bonds are issued for the refunding or advance refunding of any outstanding bonds approved under this chapter; and

(B) the board of trustees of the issuing state educational institution makes the findings described in subsection (b); or

(2) the budget committee, the budget agency, and the governor, if subdivision (1) does not apply.

The budget agency may request and consider the recommendation of the staff of the Indiana finance authority with respect to the approval of a bond issue under this section.

(b) The board of trustees of a state educational institution may provide for refunding or advance refunding of any outstanding bonds under subsection (a)(1) whenever the board of trustees of the state educational institution finds that the refunding or advance refunding will benefit the state educational institution because:

(1) a net savings to the state educational institution will be effected; or

(2) the net present value of principal and interest payments on the bonds is less than the net present value of the principal and interest payments on the outstanding bonds to be refunded.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-8-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-7-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 12 / Section 21-7-12-1
"Prior law"
Status: repealed

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "prior law" refers to the statutes concerning higher education that are repealed or amended in the recodification act of the 2007 regular session of the general assembly as the statutes existed before the effective date of the applicable or corresponding provision of the recodification act of the 2007 regular session of the general assembly. The term includes statutes that are recodified outside this title by the recodification act of the 2007 regular session of the general assembly, such as law related to the Indiana health and educational facility finance authority, Indiana University hospitals, medical center development agencies, university administered preschools, elementary schools, and high schools, administration of school corporation expenditures, donations to a state educational institution by a political subdivision, and the Knox County property tax levy for Vincennes University.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.242.
Ind. Code § 21-34-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-34-1-2
Limitations on applicability of article
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. This article does not apply to the acquisition, construction, financing, or refinancing of any revenue producing facility that a state educational institution is authorized to acquire, construct, or finance under IC 21-35-2 or IC 21-35-3.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-14.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-7-13-9
"Board of trustees"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. "Board of trustees":

(1) in a law applicable to Ball State University, refers to the Ball State University board of trustees;

(2) in a law applicable to Indiana University, refers to the Indiana University board of trustees;

(3) in a law applicable to Indiana State University, refers to the Indiana State University board of trustees;

(4) in a law applicable to Ivy Tech Community College, refers to the Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana board of trustees;

(5) in a law applicable to Purdue University, refers to the Purdue University board of trustees;

(6) in a law applicable to the University of Southern Indiana, refers to the University of Southern Indiana board of trustees; and

(7) in a law applicable to Vincennes University, refers to the Vincennes University board of trustees.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.128.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18.5-6-6
Career college student assurance fund; administration
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 6. (a) The career college student assurance fund is established to provide indemnification to a student or an enrollee of a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution who suffers loss or damage as a result of:

(1) the failure or neglect of the postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution to faithfully perform all agreements, express or otherwise, with the student, enrollee, one (1) or both of the parents of the student or enrollee, or a guardian of the student or enrollee as represented by the application for the institution's authorization and the materials submitted in support of that application;

(2) the failure or neglect of the postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution to maintain and operate a course or courses of instruction or study in compliance with the standards of this chapter; or

(3) an agent's misrepresentation in procuring the student's enrollment.

(b) The board for proprietary education shall administer the fund.

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

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

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

(f) Upon the fund acquiring fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), the balance in the fund must not become less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). If:

(1) a claim against the fund is filed that would, if paid in full, require the balance of the fund to become less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000); and

(2) the board for proprietary education determines that the student is eligible for a reimbursement under the fund;

the board for proprietary education shall prorate the amount of the reimbursement to ensure that the balance of the fund does not become less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), and the student is entitled to receive that balance of the student's claim from the fund as money becomes available in the fund from contributions to the fund required under this chapter.

(g) The board for proprietary education shall ensure that all outstanding claim amounts described in subsection (f) are paid as money in the fund becomes available in the chronological order of the outstanding claims.

(h) A claim against the fund may not be construed to be a debt of the state.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.273-2013, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 21-13-11-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 21-13-11-7
Fund does not revert
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Money in the fund at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

As added by P.L.118-2016, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 21-28-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-28-3-9
Severability and construction
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. ARTICLE VIII. SEVERABILITY AND CONSTRUCTION. The provisions of this Compact entered into hereunder shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this Compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any compacting state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this Compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this Compact entered into hereunder shall be held contrary to the constitution of any compacting state, the Compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining states and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters. The provisions of this Compact entered into pursuant hereto shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes thereof.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-73-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-9-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-9-2-8
"Authority"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. "Authority" means the Indiana education savings authority created under IC 21-9-3.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-20-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-20-3-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-24-2(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.261. Amended by P.L.29-2012, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.213-2025, SEC.256.
Ind. Code § 21-38-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-38-3-8
Purdue University board; power to elect professors and teachers and to fix and regulate compensation; retirement benefits
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The board of trustees of Purdue University may elect all professors and teachers, removable at the board's pleasure; fix and regulate compensations, including programs of fringe benefits and retirement benefits that may be supplemental to or in lieu of state retirement programs established by statute for public employees. The authorization to provide retirement benefits under this section is subject to IC 5-10.2-2-20 through IC 5-10.2-2-22.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279. Amended by P.L.241-2015, SEC.41; P.L.149-2016, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 21-37-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 37 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-37-1-4
"Photodegradation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Photodegradation" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-22-5-6.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-68-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.278.
Ind. Code § 21-30-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 30 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-30-5-7
Proceeds of sale or conveyance; use
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. All:

(1) money; or

(2) other proceeds;

derived from the sale, conveyance, or other disposition of the gift, bequest, or devise of real property must be kept in a separate and distinct fund. The money or proceeds must be devoted exclusively to the uses that are designated and prescribed in the gift, bequest, or devise under the terms of which the property was originally received and acquired. If the uses to which property is to be devoted are not specifically designated or prescribed in a gift, bequest, or devise, the board of trustees may prescribe the uses to which the proceeds derived from the sale, conveyance, or other disposition of real property must be devoted.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.271.
Ind. Code § 21-18-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-18-1-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

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

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259.
Ind. Code § 21-39-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-39-3-3
Correcting a violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. If a good faith effort is not made to correct a violation within a reasonable time, the employee of a state educational institution may submit a written report of the incident to any person, agency, or organization.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.280.
Ind. Code § 21-28-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-28-1-2
"Agreement"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Agreement", for purposes of IC 21-28-4, refers to an agreement entered into under IC 21-28-4 by the board of trustees of a state educational institution.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-34-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-34-5-3
Building facilities fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The board of trustees of each state educational institution shall deposit to the credit of a special fund to be established and designated as the building facilities fund of the board of trustees of the state educational institution or the state educational institution under its control:

(1) all building facilities fees collected by the state educational institution; and

(2) to the extent provided or required by any resolution or trust indenture that is adopted or approved by the board of trustees of the issuing state educational institution, all other fees, income, or funds pledged to secure the payment of bonds, and the interest on the bonds issued under this article.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-5(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-44.5-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-44.5-2-5
Filling of epinephrine prescription; storage; prescription
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A postsecondary educational institution may fill a prescription for auto-injectable epinephrine and store the auto-injectable epinephrine on the campus if a health care provider who is licensed in Indiana and whose scope of practice includes the prescribing of medication:

(1) writes; or

(2) transmits in an electronic format for an electronically transmitted prescription;

the prescription for auto-injectable epinephrine for the postsecondary educational institution.

(b) The postsecondary educational institution shall store the auto-injectable epinephrine in a safe location in which only postsecondary educational institution personnel have access.

(c) A health care provider who is licensed in Indiana and whose scope of practice includes the prescribing of medication may:

(1) write; or

(2) transmit in an electronic format for an electronically transmitted prescription;

a prescription, drug order, or protocol for auto-injectable epinephrine for the postsecondary educational institution.

(d) A pharmacist licensed under IC 25-26 may dispense a valid prescription, drug order, or protocol for auto-injectable epinephrine issued in the name of a postsecondary educational institution.

As added by P.L.45-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.28-2019, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 21-34-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-34-3-3
Authority to acquire, erect, construct, rehabilitate, and operate equipment
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The board of trustees of a state educational institution may acquire, erect, construct, reconstruct, improve, rehabilitate, remodel, repair, complete, extend, enlarge, furnish, and operate any equipment that the board of trustees of a state educational institution considers necessary for:

(1) carrying on the educational research or public service programs or discharging the statutory responsibilities of the state educational institution and the various divisions of the state educational institution; or

(2) managing, operating, or servicing the state educational institution.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-13-6.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 21-13-6.5-3-b
Information on the number of current residency program slots
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 3. The medical graduate and education board shall annually make available to the commission the most recent information concerning the number of current residency program slots in Indiana.

As added by P.L.190-2015, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.251.
Ind. Code § 21-31-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 31 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-31-1-2
"State library automation standards"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "State library automation standards" refers to the library automation standards established by the state library board under IC 4-23-7.1-11(b).

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.272.
Ind. Code § 21-45-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-45-5-4
Projects with other entities allowed
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A center established under section 1 of this chapter may participate in research projects:

(1) with another center; or

(2) with hospitals and medical centers.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30.6-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.286.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18.5-6-10
Student records; submission to board for proprietary education upon request; disposition if institution ceases operation
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 10. (a) A postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution shall maintain at least the following records for each student:

(1) The program in which the student enrolls.

(2) The length of the program.

(3) The date of the student's initial enrollment in the program.

(4) A transcript of the student's academic progress.

(5) The amount of the student's tuition and fees.

(6) A copy of the enrollment agreement.

(b) Upon the request of the board for proprietary education, a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution shall submit the records described in subsection (a) to the board for proprietary education.

(c) If a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution ceases operation, the postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution shall submit the records described in subsection (a) to the Indiana archives and records administration not later than thirty (30) days after the institution ceases to operate, regardless of any outstanding debts owed to the institution.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.171-2015, SEC.44; P.L.9-2021, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 21-18-12.4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 12.4 / Section 21-18-12.4-1
Offering instructional or educational services; commission authorization
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. All postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institutions seeking to offer instructional or educational services, and the instructional or educational programs, including degree programs, offered by these institutions, whether onsite, online, or through any combination of these or other instructional modalities, must be authorized by the executive officer of the commission and approved by the commission. The executive officer of the commission may:

(1) develop procedures for authorizing such institutions to offer such instructional programs in Indiana to the extent required by the United States Department of Education; and

(2) enter into interstate reciprocity agreements for purposes of this chapter.

As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.147.
Ind. Code § 21-35-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-35-7-8
Proposals for the development, use, and management of property
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The board of trustees of a state educational institution shall take action to invite proposals for the development, use, and management, if applicable, of property to provide open and competitive proposals.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-9-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-9-4-1-b
Board of directors; members; vacancy; chairperson; removal
Status: in_force

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

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

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

(A) The treasurer of state.

(B) The director of the Indiana public retirement system.

(C) The Indiana commissioner for higher education.

(D) The budget director.

(2) Five (5) members or directors who have knowledge, skill, and experience in academic, business, financial, or education fields appointed as follows:

(A) One (1) member appointed by the governor.

(B) Two (2) members appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate.

(C) Two (2) members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

A member appointed under clause (B) or (C) may not be a member of the general assembly.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an appointed member of the board may not be an official or employee of the state during the member's term of service on the board.

(c) An appointed member serves a four (4) year term. An appointed member shall hold over after the expiration of the member's term until the member's successor is appointed and qualified. A member may be appointed to successive terms.

(d) A vacancy shall be filled by the appropriate appointing authority for the balance of an unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.

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

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

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.247; P.L.43-2021, SEC.139; P.L.152-2026, SEC.246.
Ind. Code § 21-42-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 42 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-42-4-2
Religious instruction; restrictions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A school for biblical and religious instruction may not:

(1) be supported by state funds; and

(2) conduct classes in any building or on any property owned by the state.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.283.
Ind. Code § 21-42-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 42 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-42-4-3
Religious instruction; teacher qualifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A teacher at a school for biblical and religious instruction must have the ability and educational preparation for teaching the subjects offered equal to the ability and education requirements of the teachers in the state educational institution in which credit is to be given.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.283.
Ind. Code § 21-34-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-34-3-7
Approval of governor; conveyance of deed
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) If the board of trustees of a state educational institution determines to locate a building facility upon real estate, the title to which is in the name of the state of Indiana for the use and benefit of:

(1) the board of trustees of the state educational institution; or

(2) the state educational institution under its control;

the parcel of real estate reasonably required for the building facility may, upon request in writing by the board of trustees of the state educational institution to the governor and with the approval of the governor, be conveyed by deed from the state of Indiana to the board of trustees of the state educational institution.

(b) The governor may execute and deliver a deed:

(1) in the name of the state of Indiana;

(2) signed on behalf of the state by the governor;

(3) attested by the state comptroller; and

(4) with the seal of the state affixed to the deed.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.435.
Ind. Code § 21-49-2.7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 49 / Chapter 2.7 / Section 21-49-2.7-1
"Foreign terrorist organization"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "foreign terrorist organization" refers to an organization designated by the Secretary of State of the United States as a foreign terrorist organization under 8 U.S.C. 1189.

As added by P.L.142-2024, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 21-35-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-35-3-10
Title to acquired property
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Title to all property acquired by a state educational institution, including the improvements located on the property, shall be taken and held by and in the name of the state educational institution.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-35-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-35-3-2
Applicable properties
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. This chapter applies to the following property:

(1) With respect to any state educational institution to which this chapter applies, the following support facilities:

(A) Dormitories and other housing facilities for single and married students and school personnel.

(B) Food service facilities.

(C) Student infirmaries and other health service facilities, including revenue producing hospital facilities serving the general public, together with parking facilities and other appurtenances in connection with student infirmaries and other health service facilities.

(D) Parking facilities in connection with academic facilities.

(2) With respect to Indiana University and Purdue University only, the following research facilities:

(A) Facilities used for clinical, medical, scientific, or engineering research.

(B) Facilities used for other similar qualitative, quantitative, or experimental research.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-18-16-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 16 / Section 21-18-16-2
Duty to create formula; align with long range plan for postsecondary education
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The commission shall create a higher educational operating funding outcomes based formula that aligns with the goals outlined in the commission's long range plan for postsecondary education under IC 21-18-8.

(b) The commission shall create a separate higher educational operating funding outcomes based formula for Ivy Tech Community College that:

(1) aligns with the goals outlined in the commission's long range plan for postsecondary education under IC 21-18-8; and

(2) focuses on employer needs, positive wage outcomes, and stackable credentials.

(c) An outcomes based funding formula must be created and approved by the commission at a meeting of the commission on or before October 1 of each even-numbered year prior to each odd-numbered year in which the general assembly will reconvene in a first regular session and consider a state budget bill.

(d) The commission shall approve the metrics used for an outcomes based funding formula created under this chapter.

As added by P.L.66-2022, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.201-2023, SEC.226.
Ind. Code § 21-13-9-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-13-9-8
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.178-2018, SEC.8. Expired 6-30-2023 by P.L.178-2018, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 21-41-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-41-8-1
Authority to offer instruction in American Sign Language
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A state educational institution may offer classes in American Sign Language as:

(1) a foreign language; or

(2) part of another discipline.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-72-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.
Ind. Code § 21-47-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 47 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-47-1-6
"Survey"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Survey", as used in IC 21-47-2, refers to the Indiana geological and water survey established as a part of Indiana University by IC 21-47-2.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-28-0.5(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.288. Amended by P.L.233-2017, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 21-12-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-12-2-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This section applies to a person called to active duty after September 11, 2001.

(b) When determining financial eligibility for a Frank O'Bannon grant, the commission may exclude any salary for service on active duty.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21-5.1(f) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253.
Ind. Code § 21-29-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 29 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-29-3-3
Powers and duties of state educational institutions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Subject to subsections (b) through (d), any state educational institution may enter into and modify, amend, or terminate one (1) or more swap agreements that the state educational institution determines to be necessary or desirable in connection with or incidental to the issuance, carrying, or securing of obligations. Swap agreements entered into by a state educational institution must:

(1) contain the provisions (including payment, term, security, default, and remedy provisions); and

(2) be with the parties;

that the state educational institution determines are necessary or desirable after due consideration is given to the creditworthiness of the parties.

(b) A state educational institution may not:

(1) enter into, modify, amend, or terminate any swap agreement without the specific approval of the public finance director appointed under IC 5-1.2-3-6;

(2) enter into any swap agreement under this section other than for the purpose of managing an interest rate or similar risk that arises in connection with or incidental to the issuance, carrying, or securing of obligations by the state educational institution; or

(3) carry on a business of acting as a dealer in swap agreements.

(c) A swap agreement is considered as being entered into in connection with or incidental to the issuance, carrying, or securing of obligations if:

(1) the swap agreement is entered into not more than one hundred eighty (180) days after the issuance of the obligations and specifically indicates the agreement's relationship to the obligations;

(2) the board of trustees of the state educational institution specifically designates the swap agreement as having a relationship to the particular obligations;

(3) the swap agreement amends, modifies, or reverses a swap agreement described in subdivision (1) or (2); or

(4) the terms of the swap agreement bear a reasonable relationship to the terms of the obligations.

(d) Payments to be made by a state educational institution to any other party under a swap agreement are payable only from the same source or sources of funds from which the related obligations are payable.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1.3-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.270. Amended by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.365; P.L.189-2018, SEC.150.
Ind. Code § 21-35-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-35-3-12
Issuance and sale of bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. To raise funds for the acquisition of property and the erection, construction, reconstruction, extension, remodeling, improvement, completion, equipping, and furnishing of property, the board of trustees of a state educational institution may issue and sell bonds of the state educational institution.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-44-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-44-7-5-b
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.190-2015, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.319.
Ind. Code § 21-22-1-1.4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 22 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-22-1-1.4
"Campus board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.4. "Campus board" refers to a campus board of trustees established under IC 21-22-6-2.

As added by P.L.174-2018, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 21-14-13-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-14-13-4
Resident tuition for persons who serve or served on the USS Indiana (SSN-789)
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Notwithstanding any other statute, a person who meets the following is eligible for the resident tuition rate determined by the state educational institution under this chapter for a period not to exceed four (4) years from the date the person initially enrolls in the state educational institution for qualified courses taken by the person while attending the state educational institution:

(1) The person is a nonresident of Indiana.

(2) The person serves or served:

(A) in the armed forces of the United States; and

(B) at least one hundred eighty (180) days on the USS Indiana (SSN-789).

(3) If the person is no longer serving in the armed forces of the United States, the person:

(A) received an honorable discharge; and

(B) enrolls in a state educational institution not later than twelve (12) months after the date of the person's discharge or separation from the armed forces of the United States.

As added by P.L.143-2018, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-18-15.1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 15.1 / Section 21-18-15.1-10
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to implement this chapter.

As added by P.L.74-2019, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-18-15.1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 15.1 / Section 21-18-15.1-2
"Pilot program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "pilot program" refers to the teacher residency grant pilot program established by section 4 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.74-2019, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-22-6-15 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-22-6-15
Campus strategic plan; submission; campus budget summary and budget narrative
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) Each campus shall prepare a campus strategic plan that connects with Ivy Tech Community College's strategic plan and includes the following:

(1) The campus vision and mission.

(2) Measurable goals, including:

(A) overall student enrollment;

(B) enrollment in programs aligned to high wage, high demand occupations within the campus service area as identified in the campus strategic plan;

(C) student persistence, meaning a student's continued enrollment and progress toward a degree or credential;

(D) completion of a high value credential or an associate degree, or transfer to a four (4) year institution;

(E) placement into:

(i) work based learning; or

(ii) apprenticeships;

(F) job placement and graduate wages, as measured by the regional good jobs definition approved by the campus board under clause (H);

(G) building utilization; and

(H) a regional good jobs definition approved by the campus board that includes consideration of:

(i) wages adjusted for regional cost of living;

(ii) access to employer provided benefits, including health insurance and retirement;

(iii) opportunities for career advancement; and

(iv) positions providing significant public benefit, including early childhood education, health care, and public safety.

(3) Specific strategies to achieve the goals identified in subdivision (2), including:

(A) a general description of the actions the campus will take to achieve each measurable goal;

(B) a target date for implementation; and

(C) a list of identified resources required for execution.

(4) A process for annual review and adjustment of the strategic plan based on performance data and changing regional conditions.

(b) The campus shall submit the strategic plan described in subsection (a) to the campus board and state board of trustees for approval.

(c) After a strategic plan has been approved under subsection (b), the campus shall provide the campus board with a campus budget summary and budget narrative that:

(1) demonstrates alignment between resource allocation and the priorities, goals, and strategies identified in the strategic plan;

(2) identifies categories of major expenditures;

(3) explains significant changes from the prior budget year; and

(4) describes how budget decisions support the achievement of measurable goals.

As added by P.L.100-2026, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 21-34-6-18 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-34-6-18
Execution of bonds and coupons
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) Bonds and coupons appertaining to bonds shall be executed in the name of the issuing state educational institution by the manual or facsimile signatures of the officer or officers of the state educational institution that the board of trustees of the state educational institution designates.

(b) One (1) signature on the obligation must be manual and may be either the signature of one (1) of the officers or of any trustee, fiscal agent, or other fiduciary charged with authenticating the bonds.

(c) The seal or a facsimile of the seal of the state educational institution shall be affixed, imprinted, engraved, or otherwise reproduced on each bond.

(d) If any officer whose manual or facsimile signature appears on any bond or coupon ceases to be an officer before the delivery of the bonds, the officer's signature is valid and sufficient for all purposes as if the officer had remained in office until delivery.

(e) The resolution or indenture under which the bonds are issued may provide for the authentication of the bonds by the trustee, fiscal agent, or other fiduciary designated in the resolution or indenture.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-13-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-13-7-1
Application requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. An individual may apply for a scholarship under this chapter if the individual:

(1) is a student who is enrolled in a course of study at an eligible institution that would enable the student, upon graduation, to teach in a state accredited school accredited under IC 20-31-4.1 in Indiana in:

(A) special education; or

(B) a high-need field;

(2) will participate in student teaching as part of the student's degree requirements;

(3) has earned a cumulative grade point average upon entering student teaching that:

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

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

(4) agrees, in writing, to apply for a teaching position at an accredited school in Indiana following the student's certification as a teacher, and, if hired, to teach for at least three (3) years; and

(5) meets any other minimum criteria established by the commission.

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.328. Amended by P.L.148-2016, SEC.10; P.L.92-2020, SEC.104; P.L.52-2022, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 21-23-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 23 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-23-2-1
Approval of federal act; location of college
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The college contemplated and provided by the Act of Congress, approved July 2, 1862, entitled "An act donating public lands to the several states and territories which may provide colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts," is created a body corporate, under the name of "The Trustees of the Indiana Agricultural College" and located in Tippecanoe County, at the point determined before the first day of January, 1870, by a majority vote of the trustees of the Indiana Agricultural College. The faith of the state is pledged that the location so made shall be permanent.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-36-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.264.
Ind. Code § 21-22-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-22-6-9
Campus board; powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A campus board may do the following:

(1) Adopt, amend, or repeal bylaws for the campus, subject to the approval of the state board of trustees.

(2) Make recommendations to the state board of trustees concerning amendments to the charter of the campus.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.263. Amended by P.L.169-2007, SEC.23; P.L.174-2018, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 21-45-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 45 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-45-2-1
School of public health
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The board of trustees of Indiana University may establish a school of public health. The board of trustees shall provide adequate equipment and competent personnel for the school of public health. The school of public health may use any property acquired before July 1, 2007, by Indiana University for the medical school department of public health.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-33-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.286. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 21-12-6-6.8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-12-6-6.8
Agree to meet with intermediary, employer, or labor organization; background check; waiver; annual report
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.8. (a) As used in this section, "intermediary" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-18-1-3.5.

(b) As used in this section, "labor organization" has the meaning set forth in IC 22-6-6-5.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (g), a student who applies for a scholarship under section 6 of this chapter must agree, in writing, that the student will, during the:

(1) first undergraduate academic year that the student receives a scholarship under this chapter; and

(2) third undergraduate academic year that the student receives a scholarship under this chapter;

meet with at least one (1) intermediary, employer, or labor organization for not less than thirty (30) minutes to discuss current and future career opportunities and the necessary education levels for various careers.

(d) For purposes of subsection (c), a student may meet only with an intermediary, an employer, or a labor organization that is included on the list prepared under IC 21-18-19-1.

(e) The meeting required under subsection (c) must occur at a time and place convenient for the student. The eligible institution at which the student is enrolled in courses shall, upon request by the student, provide space for the meeting on property owned, used, or occupied by the eligible institution.

(f) Before meeting with a student under subsection (c), an employer, individual employed by an intermediary, or individual employed by a labor organization must pass any background checks required by the eligible institution at which the student is enrolled in courses.

(g) If the eligible institution at which the student is enrolled in courses determines that no intermediaries, employers, or labor organizations are willing to meet with students under subsection (c), the eligible institution may submit to the commission for higher education a written request to waive the meeting requirement.

(h) An intermediary, an employer, or a labor organization that meets with a student under subsection (c) shall submit an annual report to the commission for higher education in the manner established by the commission for higher education under IC 21-18-19-1.

As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-26.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-7-13-26.5
"Postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution"
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 26.5. (a) "Postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution" means a degree granting and credit bearing institution that:

(1) is organized as a public benefit corporation (as described in IC 23-17-2-23) and controlled by a state educational institution;

(2) is authorized under procedures approved by the executive officer of the commission under IC 21-18-12.4 to provide instructional or educational services or training in Indiana using onsite, online, or any combination of these or other instructional modalities;

(3) is accredited by a recognized regional accrediting agency or is seeking or progressing toward accreditation by a recognized regional accrediting agency; and

(4) has its debts and liabilities backed by the controlling state educational institution described in subdivision (1) in the form of a contribution, bond, or other surety consisting solely of eligible property (as defined in IC 21-27-10-4).

(b) The term does not include the following:

(1) A state educational institution.

(2) A postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution approved or regulated by the board for proprietary education under IC 21-18.5-6.

(3) Any educational institution or educational training that:

(A) is maintained or provided by an employer or employers at no charge for employees or potential employees;

(B) is maintained or provided by a labor organization at no charge for its members or apprentices; or

(C) offers instruction that is exclusively focused on self-improvement or exclusively intended to be motivational or avocational, including instruction in dance, music, self-defense, and private tutoring.

(4) A public or nonprofit degree granting institution organized or incorporated in a jurisdiction other than Indiana that offers instructional or educational services or training in Indiana.

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

As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.142.
Ind. Code § 21-18-14-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-18-14-4
Targeted outreach
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Postsecondary educational institutions shall provide student record data to the commission for use in targeted outreach.

As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.236. Amended by P.L.37-2020, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 21-25-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 25 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-25-4-1
Board; election of president
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The board of trustees at their first stated meeting shall elect a president out of their own body.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-6 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.266.
Ind. Code § 21-13-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-13-2-15
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.7-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.254. Repealed by P.L.205-2013, SEC.325.
Ind. Code § 21-18-19-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 19 / Section 21-18-19-3
Intermediary capacity building grant; eligibility requirements; report; rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "approved intermediary" means an intermediary that has been approved and included on the list under section 1 of this chapter.

(b) The commission may award an intermediary capacity building grant to an approved intermediary for the purpose of increasing the capacity of an approved intermediary to serve a greater number of individuals. The commission shall establish eligibility requirements for an approved intermediary to receive a grant.

(c) To receive a grant, an approved intermediary must apply to the commission in the manner prescribed by the commission. The commission may award a one (1) time grant of not more than two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) to each approved intermediary that meets the requirements under this section.

(d) Not later than July 1, 2024, and not later than July 1, 2025, the commission shall submit a report to the governor and, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, to the general assembly that provides information regarding the grants awarded to approved intermediaries under this section.

(e) The commission may establish rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.

(f) This section expires July 1, 2027.

As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 21-24-2.1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 24 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 21-24-2.1-4
Transfer of property and assets; agreements to implement chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Before July 1, 1985, the ISU board shall transfer all property and other assets, regardless of whether the assets are real, personal, tangible, or intangible, located on the regional campus.

(b) Before July 1, 1985, the university board shall accept the transfer of assets described in subsection (a) and assume the liabilities described in section 5 of this chapter.

(c) The university board and the ISU board shall enter into one (1) or more agreements that implement this chapter and that do not conflict with P.L.218-1985. The agreements must:

(1) list or otherwise describe all assets to be transferred to the university board under subsection (a);

(2) delineate the means of the transfers described in subsection (a), either by deed, bill of sale, or other appropriate conveyance;

(3) delineate the required timing for each transfer described in subsection (a);

(4) list or otherwise describe all obligations to be assumed by the university and the means and procedures for providing for payment and satisfaction of each obligation by the university;

(5) provide for the joint use contracts described in section 5(d) of this chapter;

(6) provide for indemnification of the ISU board by the university board, as necessary or appropriate, in regard to any liabilities of the ISU board assumed by the university board; and

(7) provide for any other matters that are necessary and consistent with P.L.218-1985.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.356.
Ind. Code § 21-9-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-9-2-9
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. "Board" means the board of directors of the authority established under IC 21-9-4.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-38-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-38-5-1
Faculty oath or affirmation
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Except as provided in section 2 of this chapter, before beginning employment, each professor or other individual serving in a teaching capacity in a state educational institution shall subscribe, before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths, to the following oath or affirmation:

"I solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America, the constitution of Indiana and the laws of the United States and of Indiana, and will, by precept and example, promote respect for the flag and the institutions of the United States and of Indiana, reverence for law and order and undivided allegiance to the government of the United States."

Two (2) copies of this oath or affirmation shall be executed. One (1) copy shall be filed with the president of the state educational institution. The individual subscribing to the oath or affirmation shall retain the other copy.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.6-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279.
Ind. Code § 21-12-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-12-8-5
Renewal of grant
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Subject to this chapter, a student's adult student grant may be renewed if the student does the following:

(1) Successfully completes at least eighteen (18) credit hours or their equivalent toward a certificate, nursing diploma, associate degree, or baccalaureate degree in the previous academic year.

(2) Demonstrates continuing financial need.

(b) An adult student grant may not be renewed more than the number of terms that equals eight (8) undergraduate academic years, as determined by the commission.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-22.1-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.281-2013, SEC.23; P.L.234-2015, SEC.19; P.L.165-2016, SEC.15; P.L.230-2017, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 21-38-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-38-7-8
Contributing fund members; date participation is effective
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. If an employee is a contributing fund member at the time the employee elects under section 5 of this chapter to participate in a retirement benefit system:

(1) the employee's rights in the fund on the date the employee's election is effective are the same as if the employee had terminated employment on that date; and

(2) the employee's election and suspension of membership in the fund are effective on July 1 immediately following the date the employee files the election with the state educational institution.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citations: 21-6.1-8-2(f); 21-6.1-8-2(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279.
Ind. Code § 21-46-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 46 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-46-3-1
Animal disease diagnostic laboratory; establishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The animal disease diagnostic laboratory is established at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, with a branch laboratory in Dubois County.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-5-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.287.
Ind. Code § 21-20-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 20 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-20-5-1
Board; meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The board of trustees shall hold meetings at the dates, times, and places upon which the board of trustees agrees.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-23-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.261. Amended by P.L.29-2012, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 21-46-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 46 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-46-6-1
Agricultural experiment station
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The board of trustees of Purdue University may maintain and operate at Purdue University an agricultural experiment station.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-44.1-1(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.287.
Ind. Code § 21-14-13-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-14-13-3
"USS Indiana (SSN-789)"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "USS Indiana (SSN-789)" means the Virginia class submarine that was:

(1) named the USS Indiana; and

(2) first launched on June 9, 2017.

As added by P.L.143-2018, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-20-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 20 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-20-3-10
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-24-7 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.261. Repealed by P.L.213-2025, SEC.262.
Ind. Code § 21-12-1.7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 1.7 / Section 21-12-1.7-1
"Academic honors student"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. For purposes of this chapter, "academic honors student" refers to a student who:

(1) for the student's first academic year, graduated from high school with an Indiana diploma with a Core 40 with academic honors designation or technical honors designation; or

(2) for a student's most recently concluded academic year that is after the student's first academic year, maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale or its equivalent as established by the eligible institution.

As added by P.L.281-2013, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.192-2018, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 21-23-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 23 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-23-4-5
Treasurer; bond
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The treasurer shall give a bond to the state of Indiana in any sum not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for the faithful execution of the treasurer's trust, with sufficient sureties, as the board of trustees requires.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-38-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.264.
Ind. Code § 21-34-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-34-5-4
Building facilities fund; use
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Each building facilities fund may be used only:

(1) for the purposes stated in section 1 of this chapter; and

(2) in connection with the issuance of bonds under this article.

The uses may be further limited by the provisions stated in a resolution or a trust indenture that is adopted or approved by the board of trustees of the issuing state educational institution.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-5(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-12-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-12-6-9
Scholarship disqualification
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. If an eligible student, a scholarship applicant, or a scholarship recipient violates an agreement entered into under this chapter, the eligible student, scholarship applicant, or scholarship recipient is disqualified from further consideration as a scholarship recipient under this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-70-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253.
Ind. Code § 21-18-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-18-7-2
Advisory committees; composition
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. An advisory committee must be composed of:

(1) representatives of state educational institutions;

(2) representatives of private colleges and universities;

(3) students;

(4) faculty; and

(5) other qualified persons.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-8(10) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259.
Ind. Code § 21-13-12-13 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 12 / Section 21-13-12-13
Scholarship repayment
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. An individual shall repay the amount of the scholarship awarded to the individual under this chapter in a timely fashion, as determined by the commission, if the following apply:

(1) The individual received a scholarship under this chapter.

(2) The individual is no longer enrolled in an accredited law school.

(3) The individual either:

(A) did not graduate with a law degree from an accredited law school; or

(B) was not admitted to practice law in Indiana within two (2) years from the date the individual graduated with a law degree from an accredited law school.

As added by P.L.232-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 21-18-6-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18-6-6.5
FAFSA online form; information
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. (a) As used in this section, "FAFSA" refers to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

(b) The commission shall do the following:

(1) Develop an online form for an emancipated student or a parent of an unemancipated student to affirm:

(A) that the student or parent received the model FAFSA notice and understands the purpose of, and process for, completing the FAFSA;

(B) that the student or parent understands the requirements under IC 20-26-5-42.2; and

(C) whether the student or parent would like to receive free assistance to complete the FAFSA.

(2) Provide information to each school corporation and charter high school for the school corporation or charter high school to determine which students have completed:

(A) the FAFSA; and

(B) the FAFSA affirmation form developed by the commission under this section.

(3) Upon request from a nonpublic school, provide the information described in subdivision (2).

As added by P.L.9-2024, SEC.429.
Ind. Code § 21-14-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-14-5-2
Duties of state educational institutions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Except as provided in section 4 of this chapter, a state educational institution shall:

(1) admit a senior citizen to a scheduled course where there is space available; and

(2) grant a waiver of the tuition assessed for the course as provided in section 3 of this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255.
Ind. Code § 21-44-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-44-3-1
Indiana University; medical school; power to accept certain gifts
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The trustees of Indiana University may conduct a medical school in Marion County and may receive gifts of real estate and other property on behalf of the state of Indiana for the maintenance of medical education in Marion County if the following conditions are satisfied:

(1) The board of trustees of Indiana University must provide for the conduct of a full four (4) year course in medicine as an integral part of the Indiana University School of Medicine in Marion County.

(2) The board of trustees of Indiana University may not discriminate for or against any school or system of medicine in Indiana University. Each of the schools or systems of medicine recognized by the state on April 5, 1909, must have adequate opportunity to teach the practice of medicine in Indiana university according to the principles advocated by each of the schools or systems of medicine respectively.

(3) The board of trustees of Indiana University must:

(A) provide instruction in the practice of medicine in as thorough a manner as the means at their disposal will permit; and

(B) as nearly as possible provide the same quality of instruction whenever a reasonable demand is made for the same.

(4) Premedical or other collegiate work done in any college or university of Indiana that is recognized by the Indiana state board of education as an eligible institution, must be received and credited in the Indiana University School of Medicine upon the same conditions as work of the same kind, grade, and amount done in the department of liberal arts of Indiana University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-29-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285.