Ind. Code § 20-18-2-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-18-2-2.5
"Charter school"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. "Charter school" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-24-1-4.

[2006 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.74.
Ind. Code § 20-32-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-32-3-3
"Subject or skill areas"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "subject or skill areas" refers to specific and identifiable technically related and academically related subjects or skills.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-4.4-3.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-16 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-26-5-16
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.2-2006, SEC.199.
Ind. Code § 20-33-8-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-33-8-10
Disciplinary powers of principals
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) A principal may take action concerning the principal's school or a school activity within the principal's jurisdiction that is reasonably necessary to carry out or prevent interference with an educational function or school purposes.

(b) Subsection (a) allows a principal to write regulations that govern student conduct.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 20-42-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-42-1-11
Minimum balance; loans; maximum term
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. In a county where the total amount in the:

(1) fund; or

(2) congressional township school fund;

accumulates to the amount of at least one thousand dollars ($1,000), a county may borrow and use the funds or any part of the funds for any lawful purpose for a period not exceeding five (5) years.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-1-7-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.165. Amended by P.L.162-2006, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 20-18-2-15 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-18-2-15
"Public school"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. "Public school":

(1) for purposes of this title (other than IC 20-33-1), means a school maintained by a school corporation; and

(2) for purposes of IC 20-33-1, means:

(A) a school maintained by a school corporation; or

(B) a preschool, an elementary school, or a high school maintained by a state educational institution under IC 20-24.5 or another law.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.198.
Ind. Code § 20-28-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-28-4-4
Program; requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. An entity approved by the department may establish a course of study that meets the requirements of this section. A program approved under this section must comply with the following requirements:

(1) Include the following study requirements:

(A) For a program participant who seeks to obtain a license to teach in grades 5 through 12, up to eighteen (18) credit hours of study or the equivalent that:

(i) prepares a program participant to meet Indiana standards for teaching in the subject areas corresponding to the area in which the program participant has met the education requirements under section 5 of this chapter, unless the program participant demonstrates that the program participant requires fewer credit hours of study to meet Indiana standards for teaching;

(ii) beginning July 1, 2024, provides the program participants with instruction that is aligned to the science of reading; and

(iii) beginning July 1, 2024, prepares a program participant who seeks to obtain an elementary generalist license that is valid for teaching in kindergarten through grade 5, an early childhood license that is valid for teaching prekindergarten through grade 3, or a license to teach special education to obtain the literacy endorsement required under IC 20-28-5-19.7.

(B) For a program participant who seeks to obtain a license to teach in kindergarten through grade 6, twenty-four (24) credit hours of study or the equivalent, which must include at least six (6) credit hours in teaching scientifically based reading instruction that:

(i) beginning July 1, 2024, is aligned to the science of reading;

(ii) prepares a program participant to meet Indiana standards for teaching, unless the program participant demonstrates that the program participant requires fewer credit hours of study to meet Indiana standards for teaching; and

(iii) beginning July 1, 2024, prepares a program participant to obtain the literacy endorsement required under IC 20-28-5-19.7.

(C) For a program participant who seeks a license to teach in prekindergarten through grade 3, twenty-four (24) credit hours of study (or the equivalent) that must:

(i) beginning July 1, 2024, include at least six (6) credit hours in teaching scientifically based reading instruction aligned to the science of reading;

(ii) prepare a program participant to meet Indiana standards for teaching, unless the program participant demonstrates that the program participant requires fewer credit hours of study to meet Indiana standards for teaching; and

(iii) beginning July 1, 2024, prepare a program participant to obtain the literacy endorsement required under IC 20-28-5-19.7.

(2) Focus on student mastery of standards established by the state.

(3) Include suitable field or classroom experiences if the program participant does not have teaching experience.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.246-2005, SEC.151; P.L.2-2007, SEC.215; P.L.90-2011, SEC.15; P.L.6-2012, SEC.134; P.L.192-2014, SEC.3; P.L.243-2023, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 20-24-14-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-24-14-6
Program appropriations
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Money appropriated by the general assembly to the program may not be considered as a stream of revenue against which any bond, lease, or other obligation may be pledged.

As added by P.L.189-2023, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 20-34-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 34 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-34-7-4
Player suspected of sustaining concussion or head injury; removal from play; prohibition against returning to play
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A student athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in a practice or game:

(1) shall be removed from play at the time of the injury; and

(2) may not return to play until the student athlete has received a written clearance under section 5(a) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.144-2011, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.135-2016, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 20-46-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 46 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-46-7-3
"Obligation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "obligation" refers to any obligation that is permitted or required by law to be paid from the fund under IC 20-40-9 or another law.

[2006 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.169.
Ind. Code § 20-18-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-18-2-8
"Indiana physician"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. "Indiana physician" means an individual who holds an unlimited license to practice medicine in Indiana.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citations: 20-8.1-1-14; 20-9.1-1-10.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-26-13-14 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-26-13-14
Report; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) Each reporting year, the department shall determine and report the following for each cohort:

(1) A four (4) year graduation rate determined under section 10 of this chapter.

(2) A five (5) year graduation rate determined under section 10.2 of this chapter.

(3) A six (6) and subsequent year graduation rate determined under section 10.5 of this chapter.

(b) Except for the correction of calculation errors, a four (4) year and five (5) year graduation rate may not be altered after the rates are initially reported.

As added by P.L.229-2007, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 20-18-2-14.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-18-2-14.5
"Public education corporation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.5. "Public education corporation" refers to the Indianapolis public education corporation established by IC 20-25.3-3-1.

As added by P.L.101-2026, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 20-31-8-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 31 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-31-8-10
"Null" or "no letter grade" category request; posting of proficiency of growth scores
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, if requested by a school, the department may place the school in a "null" or "no letter grade" category for purposes of this chapter for the first three (3) consecutive years of operation of the school.

(b) Subject to subsection (c), an innovation network school that reconfigures an existing school must apply to the state board, in a manner prescribed by the state board, to request to receive a "null" or "no letter grade" for the reconfigured school during the school's first three (3) consecutive years of operation by an innovation network team.

(c) In order to qualify for a "null" or "no letter grade" under subsection (b), an innovation network school must clearly demonstrate:

(1) a significant change in educational philosophy from the existing school and that the reconfiguration of the school is not being made to avoid accountability; or

(2) any other item that the state board finds appropriate.

The state board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish criteria that the state board may consider in determining whether to grant an innovation network school's request under subsection (b) and this subsection.

(d) The department shall post the proficiency and growth scores of an innovation network school, an innovation network charter school, or a school described in subsection (a) on the department's website for each year the innovation network school, innovation network charter school, or school receives a "null" or "no letter grade" under this section.

As added by P.L.269-2019, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.214-2025, SEC.173; P.L.231-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 20-30-16-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-30-16-3
"Eligible student"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "eligible student" means a student pursuing:

(1) an Indiana diploma with any designation available for students to receive in Indiana; or

(2) an industry certification that appears on the state board's approved industry certification list.

As added by P.L.80-2017, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.192-2018, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 20-24-8-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-24-8-9
Establishment of charter school compact
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Before July 1 of any year, a charter school and the governing body of the school corporation may enter into a compact in which the:

(1) school corporation or charter school agrees to provide goods, facilities, services, or other consideration to the other party to the compact; and

(2) charter school authorizes the school corporation to include the charter school's performance assessment results under IC 20-31-8 when calculating the school corporation's performance assessment.

A school corporation and a charter school may agree to provide goods, facilities, services, or other consideration to the other party under this section through an interlocal agreement in which both that charter school and the school corporation participate.

(b) If a charter school and a governing body enter into a compact under subsection (a), the charter school and the governing body shall notify the department that a compact has been executed under this section within thirty (30) days after the compact is executed.

(c) Upon receipt of the notification under subsection (b), the department shall, for school years starting with the school year beginning in the calendar year in which the compact was executed, include the charter school's performance assessment results under IC 20-31-8 when calculating the school corporation's performance assessment.

(d) A compact entered into under this section may not change the rights, duties, or responsibilities of an existing:

(1) employment contract; or

(2) collective bargaining agreement;

between a school employee and a school corporation or a charter school. An employee of a school corporation who provides services to a charter school remains an employee of the school corporation.

(e) This section may not be construed to prohibit any other agreement between a charter school and the governing body of the school corporation for goods, facilities, services, or other consideration.

As added by P.L.38-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.81.
Ind. Code § 20-43-10.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 10.5 / Section 20-43-10.5-1
Academic performance grants; determination of grant amounts
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) In addition to the amount a school corporation is entitled to receive in basic tuition support, each school corporation is eligible to receive an academic performance grant. Subject to subsections (d) and (e), the amount of a school corporation's grant for a state fiscal year is equal to the amounts determined under subsection (b) or (c), as applicable.

(b) This subsection applies to the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The amount of a school corporation's grant for a state fiscal year is equal to the aggregate of each of the single largest amounts determined for each student under:

(1) section 2 of this chapter;

(2) section 3 of this chapter;

(3) section 4(a)(1) of this chapter;

(4) section 4(a)(2) of this chapter; or

(5) section 4(a)(3) of this chapter.

(c) This subsection applies to the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The amount of a school corporation's grant for a state fiscal year is equal to the result under the following formula:

STEP ONE: Determine the aggregate of each of the single largest amounts determined for each student under:

(A) section 2 of this chapter;

(B) section 3 of this chapter;

(C) section 4(a)(2) of this chapter; or

(D) section 4(a)(3) of this chapter.

STEP TWO: Determine the aggregate of the amounts determined for each student under:

(A) section 4(a)(4) of this chapter;

(B) section 4(a)(5) of this chapter; or

(C) section 4(a)(6) of this chapter.

STEP THREE: Determine the aggregate of the larger of the amounts determined under STEP ONE or STEP TWO for each student.

(d) For purposes of subsections (b) and (c), if a school corporation:

(1) received as part of a grant under this chapter in a previous state fiscal year an amount based on a determination of eligibility of a particular student under section 2 of this chapter or section 3 of this chapter; and

(2) is determined by the department to be eligible in a subsequent state fiscal year for an amount based on a determination of eligibility of the same student under section 4 of this chapter;

the school corporation may only receive as part of the school corporation's grant in the subsequent state fiscal year the amount equal to the greater of zero (0) or the difference between the amount described in subdivision (2) minus the amount described in subdivision (1).

(e) Each school corporation and charter school shall submit information prescribed by the department that is necessary to make the determinations required under this chapter.

As added by P.L.201-2023, SEC.212. Amended by P.L.213-2025, SEC.193.
Ind. Code § 20-40-14-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 40 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-40-14-1
Separate accounting; gifts; endowments; federal grants and loans
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in this section, money received by a school corporation for a specific purpose or purposes, by gift, endowment, or under a federal statute, may be accounted for by establishing separate funds apart from any other school corporation fund.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply if local tax funds are involved.

(c) Money described in subsection (a) may not be accepted unless the:

(1) terms of the gift, endowment, or payment; and

(2) acceptance of the gift, endowment, or payment;

provide that the officers of the school corporation are not divested of any right or authority that the officers are granted by law.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-11-6 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.163. Amended by P.L.238-2019, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 20-43-1-22 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-43-1-22
Repealed
Status: repealed

[2006 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.166. Repealed by P.L.115-2024, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 20-45-7-23 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-45-7-23
Treasurer; deposits; county school distribution fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. The county treasurer shall deposit the money collected from the tax in a county school distribution fund.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-12-8.1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.168.
Ind. Code § 20-24-13-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-24-13-4
Schools eligible to receive an annual grant without first applying to the state board
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The state board shall, without an application being made, make an annual grant to a school if the school is one (1) of the following:

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

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

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

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

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

As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.162.
Ind. Code § 20-24-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-24-3-2
Authorization of charter to nonprofit entities
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) An authorizer may not grant a charter to a for-profit entity.

(b) If an organizer has not received a determination by the Internal Revenue Service of its tax exempt status as of the date the organizer is scheduled to provide instruction to students attending the charter school, the organizer must request and receive express written authorization from the authorizer that the organizer may provide instruction to students attending the charter school pending such determination.

(c) The organizer shall immediately inform the authorizer if the organizer's tax exempt status is questioned, modified, or revoked by the Internal Revenue Service or if the organizer's nonprofit corporation status is questioned, modified, or revoked by the state.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5.5-3-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.280-2013, SEC.21; P.L.250-2017, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 20-27-5-28 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-27-5-28
Transportation or fleet contract; bond
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. A school bus driver or fleet contractor operating a transportation or fleet contract shall furnish a surety bond conditioned on faithful performance of the contract. The governing body shall specify the amount of bond required.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-2-24.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 20-35.5-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 35.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-35.5-4-1
Dyslexia intervention
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. If a student's level I dyslexia screening or level II dyslexia screening indicates the need for dyslexia intervention services for the student, the dyslexia intervention may include:

(1) explicit, direct instruction that is systematic, sequential, and cumulative and follows a logical plan of presenting the alphabetic principle that targets the specific needs of the student without presuming prior skills or knowledge of the student;

(2) individualized instruction to meet the specific needs of the student in a setting that uses intensive, highly concentrated instruction methods and materials that maximize student engagement;

(3) meaning based instruction directed at purposeful reading and writing with an emphasis on comprehension and composition;

(4) instruction that incorporates the simultaneous use of two (2) or more sensory pathways during teacher presentations and student practice; and

(5) other instructional approaches as determined appropriate by the school corporation or charter school.

As added by P.L.95-2018, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-23-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 23 / Section 20-20.5-23-4
Student transportation pilot program established; purpose
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The student transportation pilot program is established to provide transportation to all students attending:

(1) school corporations;

(2) charter schools; and

(3) nonpublic schools with at least one (1) employee;

within the geographic boundaries described in the application under section 5(c) of this chapter.

(b) The pilot program is established for a three (3) year period consisting of the 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029 school years.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-53-4.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-22-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 22 / Section 20-20.5-22-10
Contracts
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Each local board may contract with outside individuals and entities to create and implement the pilot program plan described in section 8(a) of this chapter.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-52-10.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-51-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-51-4-6
Prorating of scholarship
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If an eligible choice scholarship student enrolls in an eligible school for less than an entire school year, the choice scholarship provided under this chapter for that school year shall be reduced on a prorated basis to reflect the shorter school term.

As added by P.L.92-2011, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.211-2013, SEC.15; P.L.106-2016, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 20-32-5.1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 32 / Chapter 5.1 / Section 20-32-5.1-5
Alignment of assessments to Indiana's college and career readiness educational standards
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) An assessment developed under this chapter must be aligned to Indiana's college and career readiness educational standards under IC 20-19-2-14.5.

(b) All assessments approved by the state board under this chapter must comply with each of the following requirements:

(1) All assessment data results shall be owned by the school corporation or school that administers the assessment.

(2) All assessment data shall be available to the school corporation or school promptly upon request and at no additional charge.

(3) The assessment data shall be provided in a manner that permits it to be used with any instructional program.

As added by P.L.242-2017, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 20-27-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-27-4-7
Indiana bond bank; loans, security agreements, or leases
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a school corporation may negotiate and enter into loans, security agreements, or leases with the Indiana bond bank for the acquisition and financing of a school bus.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-6-8.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 20-25.3-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25.3 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-25.3-7-1
"Debt service"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "debt service" includes bonds and coupons, civil bond obligations, lease rental contracts, and interest cost on emergency and temporary loans.

As added by P.L.101-2026, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-27-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 11 / Section 20-27-11-3
Transportation cost; high school student
Status: reserved

Sec. 3. (a) If a school corporation does not maintain or operate a high school and a high school student who resides in the school corporation is transferred to attend a high school in a contiguous school corporation, the governing bodies of the school corporations may enter into an agreement for the transportation of the student.

(b) The agreement under subsection (a) must specify that the transportation shall be provided by the receiving school corporation and that the costs of transportation shall be paid by the transferring school corporation out of the school corporation's special school funds. The costs of transportation shall be calculated from the per capita cost for each student transported and shall be mutually agreed upon by both governing bodies. Payment of transportation charges shall be made at the same time and in the same manner as payments of transfer tuition are made for transferred students.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-7-3.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 20-23-18-12 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 18 / Section 20-23-18-12
Muncie Community School Corporation; civil immunity for members of the Ball State University board of trustees, and any other officer or employee of Ball State University; liability defense
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The President of Ball State University, the members of the Ball State University board of trustees, and any other officer or employee of Ball State University are immune from civil liability for actions taken by the governing body of the Muncie Community school corporation or any action taken under the authority of this chapter. This subsection does not apply to any officers or employees of the university insofar as they are acting as a member of the governing body of the school corporation.

(b) The governing body of the Muncie Community school corporation may provide:

(1) for the defense of persons described in subsection (a) in any suit arising out of the performance of the person's duties for, or employment with, the state educational institution, if the governing body, by resolution, determines that the action was taken in good faith; and

(2) for protecting any person described in subsection (a) from any liability, cost, or damage in connection with the performance of the person's duties for, or employment with, the governing body, including the payment of any legal fees, except when the liability, cost, or damage is:

(A) predicated on, or arises out of, the bad faith of the person; or

(B) based on the person's malfeasance in office or employment.

As added by P.L.213-2018(ss), SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 20-27-8-10.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-27-8-10.5
Special purpose bus driver safety plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.5. (a) Not later than September 1, 2009, the department shall:

(1) develop;

(2) provide to the general assembly and the public; and

(3) implement;

a plan to promote safe driving practices for drivers of special purpose buses.

(b) The plan developed under subsection (a) must provide clear, concise information concerning statutes and rules that affect special purpose buses and special purpose bus drivers.

(c) The department shall update the plan developed under subsection (a) as necessary.

(d) The department shall distribute the plan developed under subsection (a) in the most cost effective manner, as determined by the department.

As added by P.L.146-2009, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 20-33-13-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-33-13-5
Submission of grievance; procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A student or parent of a student may submit a grievance to a school corporation, public school, nonpublic school, or association for a violation of section 4 of this chapter.

(b) Each school corporation, public school, nonpublic school, and association described in section 4 of this chapter shall:

(1) establish and maintain a grievance procedure; or

(2) maintain a grievance or protest procedure that the school corporation, public school, nonpublic school, or association established before July 1, 2022;

for the resolution of a grievance submitted under this section.

As added by P.L.177-2022(ts), SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-29-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 29 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-29-3-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-7.5-1-9(a).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.13. Repealed by P.L.169-2016, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-21-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 21 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-21-2-10
Provision of medical care, basic necessities, and transportation to students
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The school shall provide board, room, laundry, and ordinary medical attention, including emergency medical attention.

(b) While a student is enrolled at the school, the student's parent, guardian, or responsible relative or another person shall provide medical, optical, and dental care involving special medication or prostheses.

(c) While a student is enrolled at the school, the student's parent, guardian, or another responsible relative or person shall suitably provide the student with clothing and other essentials not otherwise provided under this article.

(d) The school corporation in which the student has legal settlement shall pay the cost of transportation required by the student's individualized education program under IC 20-35-8-2. However, the student's parent, guardian, or another responsible relative or person shall pay the cost of transportation not required by the student's individualized education program.

(e) The student's parent, guardian, or another responsible relative or person shall provide the incidental expense money needed by the student.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-2-10.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 20-32-6.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 32 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 20-32-6.5-1
"School"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "school" means any of the following:

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

(2) A state accredited nonpublic school.

(3) An eligible school (as defined in IC 20-51-1-4.7).

As added by P.L.180-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 20-46-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 46 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-46-9-4
"Resolution to extend a referendum levy"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "resolution to extend a referendum levy" refers to a resolution adopted under sections 6 and 7 of this chapter to place a referendum on the ballot requesting authority to continue imposing a tax rate, which is the same as or lower than the tax rate previously approved by the voters of the school corporation.

As added by P.L.272-2019, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-20.5-5-6
High school programs for eligible veterans; establishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The high school diploma program for eligible veterans is established to provide for the issuance of high school diplomas to certain veterans.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-7-6.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-43-1-18 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-43-1-18
Repealed
Status: repealed

[2006 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.166. Repealed by P.L.205-2013, SEC.265.
Ind. Code § 20-46-7-11 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 46 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-46-7-11
Approval; factors considered; no authority to review or approve financing
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The department of local government finance in determining whether to approve or disapprove a school building construction project shall consider the following factors:

(1) The current and proposed square footage of school building space per student.

(2) Enrollment patterns within the school corporation.

(3) The age and condition of the current school facilities.

(4) The cost per square foot of the school building construction project.

(5) The effect that completion of the school building construction project would have on the school corporation's tax rate.

(6) Any other pertinent matter.

(b) The authority of the department of local government finance to determine whether to approve or disapprove a school building construction project does not after June 30, 2008, include the authority to review or approve the financing of the school building construction project.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 6-1.1-19-4.2.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.169. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.513; P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.358.
Ind. Code § 20-18-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-18-2-1
Application
Status: in_force

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

[2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-24-2.3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 2.3 / Section 20-24-2.3-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to an authorizer that is the executive of a consolidated city.

As added by P.L.280-2013, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 20-18-2-23 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-18-2-23
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-1-12.5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.73-2011, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.286-2013, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 20-29-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 29 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-29-6-3
Unlawful deficit financing
Status: reserved

Sec. 3. (a) It is unlawful for a school employer to enter into any agreement that would place the employer in a position of deficit financing due to a reduction in the employer's actual general fund (before January 1, 2019) or education fund (after December 31, 2018) revenue or an increase in the employer's expenditures when the expenditures exceed the employer's current year actual general fund (before January 1, 2019) or education fund (after December 31, 2018) revenue. Except as provided in subsection (c), revenue does not include money estimated to be or actually transferred from the school corporation's operations fund to its education fund. Revenue does not include money allocated for supplemental payments in a resolution passed under subsection (d).

(b) A contract that provides for deficit financing is void to that extent, and an individual teacher's contract executed under the contract is void to that extent.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a), before September 15 of any year, a governing body may pass a one (1) year resolution indicating that a portion or percentage of money transferred from the operations fund to the education fund may be considered education fund revenue for purposes of funding a contract under this chapter and to determine whether an agreement would place the employer in a position of deficit financing. The resolution shall expire within one (1) year of the resolution's adoption by the governing body.

(d) Before September 15 of any year, a governing body may pass a one (1) or two (2) year resolution indicating that a portion or percentage of education fund revenue allocated for supplemental fund payments under IC 20-28-9-1.5(a) is not considered education fund revenue for the purposes of subsection (a). The resolution shall not extend beyond the end of the corresponding state budget biennium.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-7.5-1-3.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.48-2011, SEC.13; P.L.244-2017, SEC.56; P.L.254-2019, SEC.2; P.L.75-2025, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 20-48-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 48 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-48-1-1
Powers; conditions and issuance of bonds; improvement of real estate
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this section, "improvement of real estate" includes:

(1) construction, reconstruction, remodeling, alteration, or repair of buildings or additions to buildings;

(2) equipment related to activities specified in subdivision (1); and

(3) auxiliary facilities related to activities specified in subdivision (1), including facilities for:

(A) furnishing water, gas, and electricity;

(B) carrying and disposing of sewage and storm and surface water drainage;

(C) housing of school owned buses;

(D) landscaping of grounds; and

(E) construction of walks, drives, parking areas, playgrounds, or facilities for physical training.

(b) Subject to IC 5-1-11.5, a school corporation is authorized to issue bonds to pay the:

(1) cost of acquisition and improvement of real estate for school purposes;

(2) funding of judgments;

(3) cost of the purchase of school buses; and

(4) incidental expenses incurred in connection with and on account of the issuance of the bonds.

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

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.171. Amended by P.L.184-2015, SEC.11; P.L.244-2017, SEC.112; P.L.250-2023, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 20-18-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-18-2-9
"Individualized education program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. "Individualized education program" means a written statement developed for a child by a group that includes:

(1) a representative of the school corporation or public agency responsible for educating the child;

(2) the child's teacher;

(3) the child's parent, guardian, or custodian;

(4) if appropriate, the child; and

(5) if the provision of services for a child with a serious emotional disability is considered, a mental health professional provided by:

(A) the community mental health center (as described in IC 12-29); or

(B) a provider (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-267(5));

serving the community in which the child resides;

and that describes the special education to be provided to the child.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-6-1(5).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.161; P.L.145-2026, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 20-51-1-4.3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-51-1-4.3
"Eligible choice scholarship student"
Status: in_force

Revisor's Note: P.L.159-2026, SEC.31 changed the effective date of IC 20-51-1-4.3, as amended by P.L.213-2025, SEC.199, to May 1, 2026.

Sec. 4.3. "Eligible choice scholarship student" refers to an individual who:

(1) has legal settlement in Indiana; and

(2) is at least five (5) years of age and less than twenty-two (22) years of age on October 1 of the applicable school year.

As added by P.L.211-2013, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.205-2013, SEC.310; P.L.233-2015, SEC.313; P.L.184-2017, SEC.34; P.L.165-2021, SEC.171; P.L.201-2023, SEC.215; P.L.213-2025, SEC.199.
Ind. Code § 20-27-9-16 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-27-9-16
Bus not used to transport students; modification required
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), whenever a school bus is purchased for and is being used for any purpose except to transport students, the purchaser shall:

(1) remove the flasher lights;

(2) remove the stop arm; and

(3) paint the bus any color except the national standard school bus chrome yellow.

(b) Whenever a school bus is purchased for use, and is being used, as a church bus (as defined in IC 9-13-2-24), the purchaser:

(1) may retain the flasher lights if the purchaser renders the flasher lights inoperable;

(2) may retain the stop arm if the purchaser renders the stop arm inoperable; and

(3) shall paint the bus any color except the national standard school bus chrome yellow.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-5-18.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.70-2009, SEC.4; P.L.198-2016, SEC.650.
Ind. Code § 20-24-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-24-6-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.91-2011, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 20-25.7-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25.7 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-25.7-2-1
Findings
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The general assembly recognizes that to further the goals of high quality public education throughout Indiana, each school corporation and public school should have the freedom to create the optimal learning environment. The general assembly finds that this can be accomplished by allowing for greater flexibility, innovation, and efficiency. Further, the general assembly recognizes the importance of retaining and attracting the nation's best teachers by allocating significantly more resources into the classroom and giving teachers freedom from burdensome regulations.

As added by P.L.214-2015, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-14-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 14 / Section 20-20.5-14-3
Application for grants
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A school corporation or charter school desiring to receive a grant under this chapter shall apply to the department for a grant in the manner and on a form prescribed by the department.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-41-3.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-31-8-11 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 31 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-31-8-11
Establishment of designation methodology of school performance; basis for designations
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) Not later than December 31, 2025, the state board shall establish a new methodology for designating school performance under section 3 of this chapter. The methodology developed under this section must do the following:

(1) Be based on data available in the department's Internet dashboard established under section 5.5 of this chapter.

(2) Include proficiency rates from the determinant evaluation of reading skills approved by the state board for schools that contain grade 3.

(3) Include proficiency rates from the statewide summative assessment.

(4) Prioritize the attainment of a diploma seal described in 511 IAC 6-7.2-8.

(5) Consider other factors the state board considers relevant.

(b) The performance of a school's students on the statewide assessment program test and other criterion referenced benchmark assessments recommended by the department and approved by the state board are the primary means of assessing an elementary school's improvement.

(c) The state board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.

(d) 511 IAC 6.2-10 shall become void on the date the rules concerning subsection (a) are adopted by the state board. At that time, the publisher of the Indiana Administrative Code and the Indiana Register shall remove this provision from the Indiana Administrative Code.

As added by P.L.231-2025, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-25.3-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25.3 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-25.3-3-4
Quorum
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A majority of the corporation board members constitutes a quorum for a meeting. The corporation board may act by an affirmative vote of a majority of the corporation board.

(b) A vacancy in the membership of the corporation board does not impair the right of a quorum to exercise all rights and perform all duties of the corporation board.

As added by P.L.101-2026, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-24-3-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-24-3-4.5
Use of nationally recognized principles and standards for authorizing
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. In reviewing and evaluating charter applications, an authorizer shall employ procedures, practices, and criteria consistent with nationally recognized principles and standards for quality charter authorizing. The application review process must include thorough evaluation of each written charter application and an in-person interview with the applicant group.

As added by P.L.221-2015, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-15-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 15 / Section 20-20.5-15-3
Fund established; administration of fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The system for teacher and student advancement grant fund is established for the purpose of providing grants to school corporations and charter schools to implement programs described in section 4 of this chapter.

(b) The fund consists of the following:

(1) Appropriations made by the general assembly.

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

(c) The state board, in consultation with the department, shall administer the fund.

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

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

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

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-43-3.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-51-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-51-3-1
Certification requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A program qualifies for certification as a school scholarship program if:

(1) the program:

(A) is administered by a scholarship granting organization; and

(B) has the primary purpose of providing school scholarships to eligible students; and

(2) the scholarship granting organization administering the program:

(A) applies to the department on the form and in the manner prescribed by the department; and

(B) enters into an agreement with the department to comply with this article.

As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.364. Amended by P.L.92-2011, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 20-22-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-22-3-5
Vacancies
Status: repealed

Sec. 5. Whenever there is a vacancy on the board, the appropriate appointing authority shall fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-16-3-5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.141.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-13-15 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-20.5-13-15
Review of incident reports; commission recommendations
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) The department shall biannually review incident reports under rules established by the commission under IC 4-22-2 and submit summary findings to the commission in compliance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g and 34 CFR Part 99).

(b) The commission shall biannually review summary findings submitted by the department under subsection (a) and may make nonbinding recommendations to the department or other entities.

(c) If the department receives a recommendation from the commission under subsection (b), the department shall provide the commission a response with regard to the commission's recommendation in a manner prescribed by the department within a reasonable time after the department receives the recommendation from the commission.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-40-13.6.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-51.4-4.5-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51.4 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 20-51.4-4.5-6.5
Use of grant amount
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. (a) A parent of a career scholarship student or an emancipated career scholarship student may use a CSA annual grant amount received under this chapter for costs related to obtaining a driver's license if the following conditions are met:

(1) The amount used for the costs does not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

(2) The parent or emancipated CSA student demonstrates proof of hardship, as determined by the department.

(3) A driver's license is a prerequisite for being able to perform the regular functions of the sequence, course, apprenticeship, or program of study, as determined by the department.

(4) Any other criteria that the department considers relevant are satisfied.

(b) A parent of a career scholarship student or an emancipated career scholarship student may use a CSA annual grant amount received under this chapter for costs related to transportation if the following conditions are met:

(1) The amount used for the costs from the CSA annual grant amount does not exceed a total amount of six hundred twenty-five dollars ($625).

(2) The parent or emancipated CSA student demonstrates proof of hardship, as determined by the department.

(3) Any other criteria that the department considers relevant are satisfied.

(c) A CSA annual grant amount received under this chapter may not be used for the purchase or lease of a motor vehicle (as defined in IC 4-4-32.2-6).

As added by P.L.127-2024, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.159-2026, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-26-5-13
Supplemental effect of certain provisions
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. Except as provided in section 12 of this chapter, IC 20-26-1 through IC 20-26-5, IC 20-26-7, IC 20-40-12, and IC 20-48-1 are supplemental to all other statutes and rules. The powers given to any school corporation under IC 20-26-1 through IC 20-26-5, IC 20-26-7, IC 20-40-12, and IC 20-48-1 are in addition to those given by any other statute or rule and are not subject to any limitations set out in those statutes or to comply with those statutes, except to the extent provided in IC 20-26-1 through IC 20-26-5, IC 20-26-7, IC 20-40-12, and IC 20-48-1 by specific reference to a designated statute or the statute or rule relating to a given subject.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-6-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.2-2006, SEC.119.
Ind. Code § 20-26-12-24 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-26-12-24
Local curricular material selection
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) Except as provided in section 24.5 of this chapter, the superintendent, after approval from the governing body, shall establish procedures for adoption of curricular materials.

(b) Except as provided in section 24.5 of this chapter, the governing body, after reviewing any recommendations from the superintendent, shall adopt curricular materials for use in teaching each subject in the school corporation.

(c) A special committee of teachers and parents may also be appointed to review books, magazines, and audiovisual material used or proposed for use in the classroom to supplement state adopted curricular materials and may make recommendations to the superintendent and the governing body concerning the use of these materials.

(d) The governing body may, if the governing body considers it appropriate, retain curricular materials adopted under this section and authorize the purchase of supplemental materials to ensure continued alignment with academic standards adopted by the state board.

(e) The superintendent, advisory committee, and governing body may consider using the list of curricular materials provided by the department under IC 20-20.5-4.

(f) A governing body may not purchase curricular materials from a publisher unless the publisher agrees, in accordance with Sections 612(a)(23)(A) and 674(e)(4) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act 2004 (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.), to provide or grant a license to the school corporation to allow for the reproduction of adopted curricular materials in:

(1) large type;

(2) Braille; and

(3) audio format.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-9-21.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.73-2011, SEC.13; P.L.229-2011, SEC.174; P.L.286-2013, SEC.79; P.L.233-2015, SEC.173; P.L.216-2021, SEC.16; P.L.243-2023, SEC.4; P.L.74-2026, SEC.83.
Ind. Code § 20-18-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-18-2-6
Expired
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-16-1.5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.242-2017, SEC.1; P.L.192-2018, SEC.2. Expired 7-1-2022 by P.L.192-2018, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-28-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-28-8-2
School principal's and assistant principal's contracts; conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A contract of employment shall be entered into between the governing body of the school corporation and a principal or assistant principal subject to the following conditions:

(1) The basic contract must be the regular teacher's contract as prescribed by the secretary of education unless the parties agree to an alternative employment contract.

(2) This subdivision applies to contracts entered into or renewed after June 30, 2019. The initial contract must be for a term of at least one (1) year and not more than three (3) years. However, a contract may be extended for not more than an additional three (3) years beyond the term of the original contract.

(3) The contract may be altered, modified, or rescinded in favor of a new contract at any time by mutual consent of the governing body of the school corporation and the principal or assistant principal, if the contract, when reduced to writing, is consistent with this chapter.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-4-17.1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.152-2019, SEC.1; P.L.43-2021, SEC.92; P.L.74-2026, SEC.103.
Ind. Code § 20-28-10-15 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-28-10-15
Teacher as public office candidate
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. A governing body may not dismiss, suspend, or enforce a mandatory leave of absence on a teacher who is a candidate for public office unless evidence is submitted to the governing body that would substantiate a finding that the teacher's activity has:

(1) impaired the teacher's effectiveness in the teacher's service; or

(2) interfered with the performance of the teacher's contractual obligations.

A suspension is valid only during the period of the impairing activity.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-6-14(a).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-23-18-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 18 / Section 20-23-18-8
Muncie Community School Corporation; state funding
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The Muncie Community school corporation may not receive a decrease in state funding based solely upon the Muncie Community school corporation's status as a distressed school corporation under IC 6-1.1-20.3 or solely because of the implementation of a waiver of a statute or rule that is allowed to be waived by the Muncie Community school corporation.

As added by P.L.213-2018(ss), SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 20-31-9.5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 31 / Chapter 9.5 / Section 20-31-9.5-13
Complaint process
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) If a governing body of a school corporation has entered into an agreement with an entity to manage and operate schools included in a transformation zone of the school corporation, the entity that is a party to the agreement may submit a request in writing and participate in a meeting with the governing body or the superintendent for the purposes of resolving an alleged violation of the agreement.

(b) If the alleged violation of the agreement is not resolved through the process in subsection (a), within fifteen (15) days of the meeting described in subsection (a) an entity may submit a complaint to the department on a form established by the department for an alleged violation of the agreement.

(c) Not later than fifteen (15) days after the date an entity submits a complaint under subsection (b), the department shall issue a decision concerning the complaint.

As added by P.L.140-2022, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 20-33-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-33-7-4
Report of records without parental consent; health or safety emergency
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this section, "appropriate officials" include local or state law enforcement officials, department of child services officials, trained medical personnel, and school administrators whose knowledge of information described in subsection (b) or (d) is necessary to protect the health or safety of students or other persons on school corporation property. The term "school administrator" includes a principal, an assistant principal, a superintendent, and an assistant superintendent.

(b) A school corporation or other entity to which the education records privacy provisions of the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g) apply may disclose or report on the education records of a child, including personally identifiable information contained in the education records, without the consent of the child's parent to appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies as determined by school officials.

(c) A school corporation or other entity to which the education records privacy provisions of the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g) apply that:

(1) discloses or reports on the education records of a child, including personally identifiable information contained in the education records, in violation of this section; and

(2) makes a good faith effort to comply with this section;

is immune from civil liability.

(d) In the case of a health or safety emergency, a law enforcement officer shall disclose or report a child's personally identifiable information contained in law enforcement records to a school corporation or an appropriate official.

(e) Information concerning any suspicious activity or potential criminal activity related to a child that is shared between a law enforcement officer and a school corporation or an appropriate official under this section shall not be stored or maintained in any type of data base.

As added by P.L.255-2019, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-30-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-30-10-6
Core 40 curriculum model; credit from nonschool educational experiences
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Subject to subsection (b), the state board, in consultation with the commission for higher education, shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to allow an organization to provide credit under a Core 40 curriculum model adopted by the state board for alternative programs in which students obtain credit counting toward their graduation requirements from nonschool educational experience that applies or incorporates content area knowledge in lieu of a required or elective course in the Core 40 curriculum model.

(b) The state board's rules adopted under subsection (a) must include the following requirements:

(1) Applicants wishing to offer Core 40 credit counting toward a student's graduation requirements must submit an application, in a manner prescribed by the state board, that contains at a minimum the following:

(A) A description of the qualifications necessary to participate in the applicant's proposed program.

(B) An outline of the applicant's proposed program, including the Core 40 course to which the proposed program's credit would apply.

(C) A description of competencies and student outcomes that a student is expected to obtain in the applicant's proposed program.

(D) A description of assessments used to measure a student's success at meeting the competency and student outcome requirements described in clause (C).

(E) A description of the proposed program's admission requirements.

(2) Applications described in subdivision (1) must receive an initial review and may receive an initial approval by a team that includes at least the following:

(A) A representative from the department with relevant content and competency expertise necessary to evaluate the application effectively.

(B) At least one (1) educator licensed in the content area necessary to evaluate the application effectively.

(C) A representative of postsecondary education.

(3) An application initially approved under subdivision (2) must be reviewed by the state board, which may approve, deny, or conditionally approve an application.

(4) An approval or conditional approval by the state board under subdivision (3) may not exceed one (1) year. However, the state board may subsequently renew applications for periods not to exceed five (5) years.

(5) Provisions stating that the state board may withdraw approval of an application previously approved by the state board if the applicant does not comply with the rules established by the state board or program requirements specified by the state board.

As added by P.L.73-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-33-8.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 20-33-8.5-6
Informal hearing before court
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A student shall be given an informal hearing before the court, in a setting agreed upon by the court and the school system, as soon as practicable following the student's referral to the court, after notice of the hearing has been provided to the student's parent.

As added by P.L.242-2005, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 20-28-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-28-2-11
Teacher recruitment and retention initiatives
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The department shall develop and implement initiatives focusing on the recruitment and retention of qualified educators from underrepresented populations.

As added by P.L.10-2009, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.184; P.L.74-2026, SEC.92.
Ind. Code § 20-45-8-26 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-45-8-26
Budget for operations fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. Receipts from the fund shall be credited by each qualified school corporation to its operations fund. In making its budget, each qualified school corporation shall take into account its anticipated receipts from the fund. The county auditor, before July 15 of each year, shall certify to each qualified school corporation the amount of its entitlement from the fund to be used in the preparation of its budget. Any qualified school corporation may also appropriate its entitlement by emergency appropriation in the same manner as any property tax receipt.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-13-8 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.168. Amended by P.L.244-2017, SEC.95.
Ind. Code § 20-48-4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-48-4-9
Joint action; township trustee; school township
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. In carrying out sections 6 through 8 of this chapter, the township trustee may join with the district in the alteration, construction, or addition, contracting together and joining in the employment of an engineer or architect.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-3.2-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.171. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.306.
Ind. Code § 20-45-7-18 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-45-7-18
Calculation; tax rate
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. The county council shall set a rate for the tax that will produce the total amount of the entitlements of the qualified school corporations for the next calendar year. However, the amount of the tax levy may not be greater than the amount determined under STEP TWO of the following formula:

STEP ONE: Determine the total dollar amount of that tax levy for 1972, payable in calendar year 1973, assuming one hundred percent (100%) tax collection.

STEP TWO: Multiply the STEP ONE amount by the ADA ratio.

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

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.168.
Ind. Code § 20-23-9-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-23-9-7
Powers of department after determination; payments
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) If the department of local government finance makes a determination under section 6(c) of this chapter, the department:

(1) may prohibit a township from:

(A) acquiring real estate;

(B) making a lease or incurring any other contractual obligation calling for an annual outlay by the township exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000);

(C) purchasing personal property for a consideration greater than ten thousand dollars ($10,000); and

(D) adopting or advertising a budget, tax levy, or tax rate for any calendar year;

until the township school has made all required payments under section 6(a)(1) of this chapter and filed all required reports under section 6(a)(3) of this chapter; and

(2) shall certify to the treasurer of state the amount of arrears determined under section 6(a)(2) of this chapter.

(b) Upon being notified of the amount of arrears certified under subsection (a)(2), the treasurer of state shall make payments from the funds of state to the extent, but not in excess, of any amounts appropriated by the general assembly for distribution to the township school, deducting the payments from any amount distributed to the township school.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-4-57-8.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.313.
Ind. Code § 20-32-4-15 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 32 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-32-4-15
Creation and approval of utility career cluster; creation of course sequences for employment in utility occupational field
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section:

(1) "Utility career cluster" means a list:

(A) compiled for purposes of college and career pathways relating to career and technical education under section 1.5(g) of this chapter; and

(B) setting forth industries or occupational fields that:

(i) are related to the provision of utility services; and

(ii) share similar knowledge and skill training requirements.

(2) "Utility services" includes:

(A) production, transmission, or distribution of electricity;

(B) acquisition, transportation, distribution, or storage of natural gas;

(C) provision of communications service (as defined in IC 8-1-32.5-3);

(D) treatment, storage, or distribution of water; and

(E) collection or treatment of wastewater.

(b) Not later than December 31, 2022:

(1) the state board shall, for purposes of approving under section 1.5(g) of this chapter sequences of courses leading to student concentrators in industries or occupational fields related to the provision of utility services, approve a utility career cluster; and

(2) the governor's workforce cabinet (before its repeal) shall, in consultation with the state board, the department, and the department of workforce development, create one (1) or more course sequences:

(A) each of which consists of courses approved by the state board for purposes of college and career pathways relating to career and technical education under section 1.5(g) of this chapter; and

(B) each of which provides students with knowledge and skills necessary for employment in an industry or occupational field in the utility career cluster.

(c) Subject to subsection (d), in creating one (1) or more course sequences under subsection (b)(2) or as described in subsection (d), the governor's workforce cabinet (before its repeal), in consultation with the state board, the department, and the department of workforce development, shall:

(1) consider the impact of course sequences on the long term outcomes of students; and

(2) prioritize course sequences that lead to high wage, high demand jobs.

(d) After June 30, 2025, following the repeal of the governor's workforce cabinet, if new course sequences are created under this chapter, the commission for higher education shall work in consultation with the state board, the department, and the department of workforce development in place of the governor's workforce cabinet in the manner set forth under subsection (b)(2) in creating the new course sequences.

As added by P.L.18-2022, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.213-2025, SEC.177.
Ind. Code § 20-19-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-19-2-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.214-2025, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 20-23-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-23-12-2
"School corporation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "school corporation" means a school corporation that was designated as a distressed political subdivision in 2017 under IC 6-1.1-20.3-6.8(d).

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-3-21-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.119-2012, SEC.148; P.L.104-2022, SEC.123; P.L.184-2023, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 20-33-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-33-7-3
Report of educational records without parental consent
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "juvenile justice agency" has the meaning set forth in IC 10-13-4-5.

(b) A school corporation or other entity to which the education records privacy provisions of the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g) apply may disclose or report on the education records of a child, including personally identifiable information contained in the education records, without the consent of the child's parent under the following conditions:

(1) The disclosure or reporting of education records is to a state or local juvenile justice agency.

(2) The disclosure or reporting relates to the ability of the juvenile justice system to serve, before adjudication, the student whose records are being released.

(3) The juvenile justice agency receiving the information certifies, in writing, to the entity providing the information that the agency or individual receiving the information has agreed not to disclose it to a third party, other than another juvenile justice agency, without the consent of the child's parent.

(c) For purposes of subsection (b)(2), a disclosure or reporting of education records concerning a child who has been adjudicated as a delinquent child shall be treated as related to the ability of the juvenile justice system to serve the child before adjudication if the juvenile justice agency seeking the information provides sufficient information to enable the keeper of the education records to determine that the juvenile justice agency seeks the information in order to identify and intervene with the child as a juvenile at risk of delinquency rather than to obtain information solely related to supervision of the child as an adjudicated delinquent child.

(d) A school corporation to which the education records privacy provisions of the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g) apply may disclose or report on the education records of a child, including personally identifiable information contained in the education records, without the consent of the child's parent, if the child has been suspended or expelled and referred to a court in accordance with an agreement for court assisted resolution of suspension and expulsion cases under IC 20-33-8.5. The request for the education records of a child by a court must be for the purpose of assisting the child before adjudication.

(e) A school corporation or other entity to which the education records privacy provisions of the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g) apply that:

(1) discloses or reports on the education records of a child, including personally identifiable information contained in the education records, in violation of this section; and

(2) makes a good faith effort to comply with this section;

is immune from civil liability.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-22.4-3.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.242-2005, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 20-27-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-27-10-4
Violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly violates this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-5-22.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.231-2005, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 20-33-8-25 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-33-8-25
Additional disciplinary actions authorized
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) This section applies to an individual who:

(1) is a member of the administrative staff, a teacher, or other school staff member; and

(2) has students under the individual's charge.

(b) An individual may take disciplinary action instead of or in addition to suspension and expulsion that is necessary to ensure a safe, orderly, and effective educational environment. Disciplinary action under this section may include the following:

(1) Counseling with a student or group of students.

(2) Conferences with a parent or group of parents.

(3) Assigning additional work.

(4) Rearranging class schedules.

(5) Requiring a student to remain in school after regular school hours:

(A) to do additional school work; or

(B) for counseling.

(6) Restricting extracurricular activities.

(7) Removal of a student by a teacher from that teacher's class for a period not to exceed:

(A) five (5) class periods for middle, junior high, or high school students; or

(B) one (1) school day for elementary school students;

if the student is assigned regular or additional school work to complete in another school setting.

(8) Assignment by the principal of:

(A) a special course of study;

(B) an alternative educational program; or

(C) an alternative school.

(9) Assignment by the principal of the school where the recipient of the disciplinary action is enrolled of not more than one hundred twenty (120) hours of service with a nonprofit organization operating in or near the community where the school is located or where the student resides. The following apply to service assigned under this subdivision:

(A) A principal may not assign a student under this subdivision unless the student's parent approves:

(i) the nonprofit organization where the student is assigned; and

(ii) the plan described in clause (B)(i).

A student's parent may request or suggest that the principal assign the student under this subdivision.

(B) The principal shall make arrangements for the student's service with the nonprofit organization. Arrangements must include the following:

(i) A plan for the service that the student is expected to perform.

(ii) A description of the obligations of the nonprofit organization to the student, the student's parents, and the school corporation where the student is enrolled.

(iii) Monitoring of the student's performance of service by the principal or the principal's designee.

(iv) Periodic reports from the nonprofit organization to the principal and the student's parent or guardian of the student's performance of the service.

(C) The nonprofit organization must obtain liability insurance in the amount and of the type specified by the school corporation where the student is enrolled that is sufficient to cover liabilities that may be incurred by a student who performs service under this subdivision.

(D) Assignment of service under this subdivision suspends the implementation of a student's suspension or expulsion. A student's completion of service assigned under this subdivision to the satisfaction of the principal and the nonprofit organization terminates the student's suspension or expulsion.

(10) Removal of a student from school sponsored transportation.

(11) Referral to the juvenile court having jurisdiction over the student.

(c) As used in this subsection, "physical assault" means the knowing or intentional touching of another person in a rude, insolent, or angry manner. When a student physically assaults a person having authority over the student, the principal of the school where the student is enrolled shall refer the student to the juvenile court having jurisdiction over the student. However, a student with a disability (as defined in IC 20-35-1-8) who physically assaults a person having authority over the student is subject to procedural safeguards under 20 U.S.C. 1415.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-18.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.66-2009, SEC.4; P.L.233-2015, SEC.262.
Ind. Code § 20-51-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-51-4-7
Department to administer program; rulemaking; application period
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The department shall administer this chapter.

(b) The department shall approve an application for an eligible school within fifteen (15) days after the date the school requests to participate in the choice scholarship program.

(c) The department shall approve an application for a choice scholarship student within fifteen (15) days after the date the student requests to participate in the choice scholarship program.

(d) Each year, at a minimum, the department shall accept applications from March 1 through September 1 for eligible schools for the upcoming school year.

(e) Each year, the department shall accept applications for choice scholarship students from:

(1) March 1 through September 1 for the upcoming school year; and

(2) November 1 through January 15 for the spring semester of the current school year.

(f) This chapter may not be construed in a manner that would impose additional requirements for approving an application for an eligible school placed in a "null" or "no letter grade" category established under IC 20-31-8-3(b).

(g) The department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.

As added by P.L.92-2011, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.211-2013, SEC.16; P.L.239-2015, SEC.13; P.L.106-2016, SEC.22; P.L.217-2017, SEC.140; P.L.108-2019, SEC.235; P.L.93-2024, SEC.150.
Ind. Code § 20-48-1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 48 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-48-1-13
Sale of certain refunding bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. A school corporation may:

(1) issue bonds to refund bonds or other obligations that were issued or entered into by a school corporation before that school corporation completed a consolidation or merger under IC 20-23 or any other law; and

(2) sell the bonds at a negotiated, private sale to the Indiana bond bank.

As added by P.L.140-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-26-20-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-26-20-2
"Public school"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "public school" means the following:

(1) A school maintained by a school corporation.

(2) A charter school.

As added by P.L.86-2020, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 20-28-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-28-12-2
Compliance with requirements for endorsement
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. In order to:

(1) practice school psychology; and

(2) receive an endorsement as an independent practice school psychologist;

a school psychologist must comply with this chapter.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-1.9-3.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-19-3-11.7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-19-3-11.7
Human trafficking resources
Status: in_force

Sec. 11.7. (a) The department shall maintain a link on the department's website that provides parents and school officials with resources or best practices regarding the identification and reporting of human trafficking. The resources must include guidance on how to report to law enforcement agencies instances of human trafficking.

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

As added by P.L.211-2018(ss), SEC.7. Amended by P.L.200-2023, SEC.2; P.L.214-2025, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 20-19-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-19-7-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.213-2018(ss), SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.184-2023, SEC.19 and P.L.236-2023, SEC.137.
Ind. Code § 20-19-7-12 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-19-7-12
DUAB determination of whether a corrective action plan is necessary
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) After reviewing:

(1) the assessment of a school corporation's financial condition under section 11 of this chapter; and

(2) the school corporation's fiscal and qualitative indicators;

the DUAB shall make a determination of whether a corrective action plan is necessary for the school corporation.

(b) If the DUAB makes a determination that a corrective action plan is necessary for the school corporation, the DUAB shall notify the governing body and the superintendent of the school corporation that the school corporation must develop and submit to the DUAB a corrective action plan for the school corporation within ninety (90) days after the notice is provided.

(c) If a school corporation does not prepare and submit a corrective action plan to the DUAB within ninety (90) days after the notice is provided under subsection (b), the DUAB shall place the school corporation on the watch list under section 17 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.213-2018(ss), SEC.15. Amended by P.L.184-2023, SEC.22; P.L.236-2023, SEC.140.
Ind. Code § 20-30-5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-30-5-17
Access to materials relating to instruction on human sexuality, personal analysis, evaluation, or survey of students; consent and procedure for participation
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) Each school corporation shall make available for inspection by the parent of a student any instructional materials, including teachers' manuals, curricular materials, films or other video materials, tapes, and other materials, used in connection with:

(1) a personal analysis, an evaluation, or a survey described in subsection (c); or

(2) instruction on human sexuality.

(b) The governing body of a school corporation shall publish a list of any instructional materials, including teachers' manuals, curricular materials, films or other video materials, tapes, and other materials, used in connection with instruction on human sexuality on the school's website.

(c) A student shall not be required to participate in a personal analysis, an evaluation, or a survey that is not directly related to academic instruction and that reveals or attempts to affect the student's attitudes, habits, traits, opinions, beliefs, or feelings concerning:

(1) political affiliations;

(2) religious beliefs or practices;

(3) mental or psychological conditions that may embarrass the student or the student's family;

(4) sexual behavior or attitudes;

(5) illegal, antisocial, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;

(6) critical appraisals of other individuals with whom the student has a close family relationship;

(7) legally recognized privileged or confidential relationships, including a relationship with a lawyer, minister, or physician; or

(8) income (except as required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under a program);

without the prior consent of the student if the student is an adult or an emancipated minor or the prior written consent of the student's parent if the student is an unemancipated minor. A parental consent form for a personal analysis, an evaluation, or a survey described in this subsection shall accurately reflect the contents and nature of the personal analysis, evaluation, or survey.

(d) Before a school may provide a student with instruction on human sexuality, the school must provide the parent of the student or the student, if the student is an adult or an emancipated minor, with a written request for consent of instruction. A consent form provided to a parent of a student or a student under this subsection must include the following information:

(1) An accurate summary of the contents and nature of the instruction on human sexuality that will be provided to the student.

(2) Whether the instruction on human sexuality will be taught to male and female students in a unified setting or to male and female students in separate settings.

(3) Whether the instruction on human sexuality will be provided by a female or male instructor.

(4) A statement that a parent of a student or an adult or emancipated minor student has the right to review and inspect all materials related to the instruction on human sexuality.

The written consent form may be sent in an electronic format. If the written consent form is sent in an electronic format, the form must include a link to the list of materials published under subsection (b). The parent of the student or the student, if the student is an adult or an emancipated minor, may return the consent form indicating that the parent of the student or the adult or emancipated student consents to the instruction or declines instruction. If a student does not participate in the instruction on human sexuality, the school shall provide the student with alternative academic instruction during the same time frame that the instruction on human sexuality is provided.

(e) If the parent of the student or the student, if the student is an adult or an emancipated minor, does not respond to the written request provided by the school under subsection (d) within twenty-one (21) calendar days after receiving the request under subsection (d), the school shall provide the parent of the student, or the student, if the student is an adult or an emancipated minor, a written notice requesting that the parent of the student, or the student, if the student is an adult or an emancipated minor, indicate, in a manner prescribed by the school, whether the parent of the student or the adult or emancipated student consents to the instruction or declines instruction. A notice provided to a parent of a student or a student under this subsection must include the following information:

(1) An accurate summary of the contents and nature of the instruction on human sexuality that will be provided to the student.

(2) Whether the instruction on human sexuality will be taught to male and female students in a unified setting or to male and female students in separate settings.

(3) Whether the instruction on human sexuality will be provided by a female or male instructor.

(4) A statement that a parent of a student or an adult or emancipated minor student has the right to review and inspect all materials related to the instruction on human sexuality.

The notice may be sent in an electronic format. If the written consent form is sent in an electronic format, the form must include a link to the list of materials published under subsection (b). If the school does not receive a response within ten (10) days after the notice, the student will receive the instruction on human sexuality unless the parent or the adult or emancipated student subsequently opts out of the instruction for the student.

(f) The department and the governing body shall give parents and students notice of their rights under this section.

(g) The governing body shall enforce this section.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-4-15.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.286-2013, SEC.95; P.L.154-2018, SEC.1; P.L.204-2025, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 20-26-18.2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 18.2 / Section 20-26-18.2-4
Reporting use of restraints and seclusion
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A school corporation, a state accredited nonpublic school, or a charter school shall report all instances of:

(1) seclusion (as defined in IC 20-20.5-13-9);

(2) chemical restraint (as defined in IC 20-20.5-13-2);

(3) mechanical restraint (as defined in IC 20-20.5-13-4); and

(4) physical restraint (as defined in IC 20-20.5-13-5);

involving a school resource officer in accordance with the restraint and seclusion plan adopted by the school corporation, state accredited nonpublic school, or charter school under IC 20-20.5-13-16.

As added by P.L.227-2017, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.92-2020, SEC.39; P.L.74-2026, SEC.86.
Ind. Code § 20-24-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-24-8-4
Statutes, rules, and regulations not applicable
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Except as specifically provided in this article and the statutes listed in section 5 of this chapter, the following do not apply to a charter school:

(1) An Indiana statute applicable to a governing body or school corporation.

(2) A rule or guideline adopted by the state board.

(3) A rule or guideline adopted by the state board concerning teachers, except for those rules that assist a teacher in gaining or renewing a standard or advanced license.

(4) A local regulation or policy adopted by a school corporation unless specifically incorporated in the charter.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5.5-8-4.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.246-2005, SEC.130; P.L.90-2011, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 20-43-13-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-43-13-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.301. Amended by P.L.37-2014, SEC.2; P.L.5-2015, SEC.49; P.L.213-2015, SEC.228; P.L.217-2017, SEC.133. Repealed by P.L.108-2019, SEC.232.
Ind. Code § 20-23-17.2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 17.2 / Section 20-23-17.2-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.179-2011, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.216-2015, SEC.39; P.L.222-2015, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.127-2016, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-26 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-26-5-26
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-15-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.2-2006, SEC.199.
Ind. Code § 20-32-8.7-12 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 32 / Chapter 8.7 / Section 20-32-8.7-12
Establishment of fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The student learning recovery grant program fund is established for the purpose of providing grants to eligible entities under the program.

(b) The department shall administer the fund.

(c) The fund consists of the following:

(1) Appropriations by the general assembly.

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

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

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

(e) All money accruing to the fund is appropriated continuously for the purposes of the fund.

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

As added by P.L.167-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-20-38-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20 / Chapter 38 / Section 20-20-38-4
Long range state plan; revision; distribution; contents; data
Status: repealed

Revisor's Note: P.L.74-2026 repealed IC 20-20 and relocated the article to IC 20-20.5, effective July 1, 2026. IC 20-20-38-4 was relocated to IC 20-20.5-10-4.

Note: This version of section amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.240, effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding repeal of this article by P.L.74-2026, SEC.36.

Sec. 4. (a) The state board shall develop and implement a long range state plan for a comprehensive secondary level career and technical education program in Indiana.

(b) The plan developed under this section must be updated as changes occur. The state board shall make the plan and any revisions made to the plan available to:

(1) the governor;

(2) the general assembly;

(3) the department of workforce development;

(4) the commission for higher education; and

(5) any other appropriate state or federal agency.

A plan or revised plan submitted under this section to the general assembly must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

(c) The plan developed under this section must set forth specific goals for secondary level public career and technical education and must include the following:

(1) The preparation of each graduate for both employment and further education.

(2) Accessibility of career and technical education to individuals of all ages who desire to explore and learn for economic and personal growth.

(3) Projected employment opportunities in various career and technical education fields.

(4) A study of the supply of and the demand for a labor force skilled in particular career and technical education areas.

(5) A study of technological and economic change affecting Indiana.

(6) An analysis of the private career and education sector in Indiana.

(7) Recommendations for improvement in the state career and technical education program.

(8) The educational levels expected of career and technical education programs proposed to meet the projected employment needs.

(d) When making any revisions to the plan, the state board shall consider the workforce needs and training and education needs identified in the occupational demand report prepared by the department of workforce development under IC 22-4.1-4-10.

(e) The state board shall use data from the department of workforce development to develop and implement a plan or make revisions to a plan under this section.

As added by P.L.7-2011, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.107-2012, SEC.5; P.L.141-2016, SEC.2; P.L.230-2017, SEC.1; P.L.152-2018, SEC.6; P.L.213-2025, SEC.163; P.L.152-2026, SEC.240.
Ind. Code § 20-22-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-22-2-10
Provision of medical care, basic necessities, and transportation to students
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The school shall provide board, room, laundry, and ordinary medical attention, including emergency medical attention.

(b) While a student is enrolled at the school, the student's parent, guardian, or another responsible relative or person shall provide medical, optical, and dental care involving special medication or prostheses.

(c) While a student is enrolled at the school, the student's parent, guardian, or another responsible relative or person shall suitably provide the student with clothing and other essentials not otherwise provided under this article.

(d) The school corporation in which the student has legal settlement shall pay the cost of transportation required by the student's individualized education program under IC 20-35-8-2. However, the student's parent, guardian, or another responsible relative or person shall pay the cost of transportation not required by the student's individualized education program.

(e) The student's parent, guardian, or another responsible relative or person shall provide the incidental expense money needed by the student.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-16-2-10.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 20-43-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-43-7-6
Calculation; grant amount
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A school corporation's special education grant for a state fiscal year is equal to the sum of the following:

(1) The nonduplicated count of pupils in programs for severe disabilities level one (1), including multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, emotional disability requiring full-time placement, severe intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorders, and traumatic brain injury, multiplied by the following:

(A) Eleven thousand five hundred ninety-two dollars ($11,592) for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.

(B) Eleven thousand six hundred thirty-four dollars ($11,634) for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.

(2) The nonduplicated count of pupils in programs for severe disabilities level two (2), including blind or low vision, deaf or hard of hearing, and deaf and blind, multiplied by the following:

(A) Eleven thousand five hundred ninety-two dollars ($11,592) for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.

(B) Eleven thousand six hundred thirty-four dollars ($11,634) for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.

(3) The nonduplicated count of pupils in programs of mild and moderate disabilities level one (1), including specific learning disability, developmental delay, and other health impairment, multiplied by the following:

(A) Two thousand nine hundred thirteen dollars ($2,913) for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.

(B) Two thousand nine hundred twenty-four dollars ($2,924) for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.

(4) The nonduplicated count of pupils in programs for mild and moderate disabilities level two (2), including emotional disability not requiring full-time placement, mild intellectual disability, and moderate intellectual disability, multiplied by the following:

(A) Two thousand nine hundred thirteen dollars ($2,913) for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.

(B) Two thousand nine hundred twenty-four dollars ($2,924) for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.

(5) The duplicated count of pupils in programs for communication disorders multiplied by the following:

(A) Five hundred forty-eight dollars ($548) for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.

(B) Five hundred fifty dollars ($550) for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.

(6) The cumulative count of pupils in homebound programs multiplied by the following:

(A) Five hundred forty-eight dollars ($548) for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.

(B) Five hundred fifty dollars ($550) for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.

(7) The nonduplicated count of pupils in special preschool education programs multiplied by the following:

(A) Three thousand seven hundred ninety-eight dollars ($3,798) for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.

(B) Three thousand eight hundred twelve dollars ($3,812) for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-3-2.1-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.166. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.252; P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.340; P.L.205-2013, SEC.291; P.L.213-2015, SEC.220; P.L.217-2017, SEC.130; P.L.108-2019, SEC.226; P.L.165-2021, SEC.165; P.L.201-2023, SEC.205; P.L.213-2025, SEC.188.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-22-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 22 / Section 20-20.5-22-5
Pilot program participation; application
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A school corporation or school, in partnership with other school corporations, schools, or both other school corporations and schools, may apply to the department to participate in the pilot program.

(b) The department:

(1) may approve not more than a total of three (3) applications under this section to participate in the pilot program; and

(2) shall establish the application process and criteria to participate in the pilot program.

(c) The criteria established under subsection (b)(2) must require that school corporations and schools include information concerning the geographic boundaries of the area to which the application to participate in the pilot program applies.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-52-5.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-51-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 51 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-51-3-7
Report forms
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The department shall prescribe a standardized form for scholarship granting organizations to report information required under this chapter.

As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.364.
Ind. Code § 20-47-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-47-2-5
Powers; lease of school building
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A school corporation or the public education corporation may lease a school building or buildings for the use of:

(1) the school corporation or public education corporation; or

(2) a joint or consolidated school district of which the school corporation is a part or to which it contributes;

for a term not to exceed thirty (30) years.

(b) A school corporation or the public education corporation may not enter into a lease under this section unless the governing body or the corporation board, after investigation, determines that a need exists for the school building and that the school corporation or public education corporation cannot provide the necessary funds to pay the cost or its proportionate share of the cost of the school building or buildings required to meet the present needs.

(c) If two (2) or more school corporations propose to jointly enter into a lease under this section, joint meetings of the governing bodies of the school corporations may be held, but action taken at a joint meeting is not binding on any of those school corporations unless approved by a majority of the governing body of those school corporations. A lease executed by two (2) or more school corporations as joint lessees must:

(1) set out the amount of the total lease rental to be paid by each lessee, which may be as agreed upon; and

(2) provide that:

(A) there is no right of occupancy by any lessee unless the total rental is paid as stipulated in the lease; and

(B) all rights of joint lessees under the lease are in proportion to the amount of lease rental paid by each lessee.

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

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.170. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.304; P.L.101-2026, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 20-29-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 29 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-29-6-10
Recommendations by superintendent
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Nothing shall prevent a superintendent or the superintendent's designee from making recommendations to the school employer.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-7.5-1-5(b).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-17-11 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 17 / Section 20-20.5-17-11
Application for grant; requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) An eligible team may apply to the department to receive a grant from the fund on a form provided by the department.

(b) To receive a grant, an eligible team must show proof of the following in its application:

(1) A partnership for the purposes of a robotics competition with at least one (1) sponsor, business entity, higher education institution, or technical school.

(2) An adult robotics team mentor.

(3) A spending plan.

(4) A commitment to compete in a robotics competition.

(5) For grades 9 through 12, a commitment to creating an original, iteratively designed robot.

(6) A local in kind or cash match from other private or local funds in an amount equal to at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount of the awarded grant.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-45.5-11.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-24-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 11 / Section 20-24-11-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.91-2011, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-18-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 18 / Section 20-20.5-18-8
Guidelines
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The department shall develop guidelines to award grants to schools under section 6 of this chapter.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-47-8.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-26-18.2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 18.2 / Section 20-26-18.2-3
School resource officer's police powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A school resource officer may:

(1) make an arrest;

(2) conduct a search or a seizure of a person or property using the reasonable suspicion standard;

(3) carry a firearm on or off school property;

(4) pursue a person who flees from a school resource officer after the school resource officer has, by visible or audible means, including the operation of the school resource officer's siren or emergency lights, identified themself and ordered the person to stop; and

(5) exercise other police powers with respect to the enforcement of Indiana laws.

(b) A school resource officer who has completed Tier I or Tier II basic training requirements established by the law enforcement training board under IC 5-2-1-9 has statewide jurisdiction.

As added by P.L.172-2013, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.238-2025, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 20-39-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 39 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-39-4-3
Annual report of county auditor and county treasurer
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Before May 1 of each calendar year, each county auditor and county treasurer shall prepare a written report and present the report to the board of county commissioners at the May meeting of the board. The report must concern the school funds held in trust by the county. The following information must be included concerning the county common school fund and the congressional township school fund for the previous calendar year:

(1) The amount in each fund.

(2) Any additions to the funds, including the sources of the additional funds.

(3) The financial condition of the funds, including information concerning the amount safely invested, unsafely invested, and uninvested in the funds, and any loss to the funds.

(4) The amount of interest collected on the funds.

(5) Any amount due and unpaid to the funds.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-1-7-29.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.162.
Ind. Code § 20-41-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 41 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-41-2-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 20-23-3-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.164. Amended by P.L.286-2013, SEC.121. Repealed by P.L.58-2023, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 20-48-1-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 48 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-48-1-2.5
Status of bonds issued under prior statute; debt service levies, property tax levies
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. Notwithstanding the repeal of IC 20-5-4-1.7, as added by P.L.253-2001, the following provisions apply to bonds issued under IC 20-5-4-1.7, as added by P.L.253-2001, before December 31, 2004:

(1) The bonds remain valid and binding obligations of the school corporation that issued them, as if IC 20-5-4-1.7 had not been repealed.

(2) Each year that a debt service levy is needed for the bonds, the school corporation that issued the bonds shall reduce its total property tax levy for the school corporation's operations fund in an amount equal to the property tax levy needed for the debt service on the bonds.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.340. Amended by P.L.244-2017, SEC.114.
Ind. Code § 20-24-3-15 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-24-3-15
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5.5-3-14.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.91-2011, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 20-23-16-17 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-23-16-17
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.231-2005, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 20-43-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-43-10-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-3-1.7-9.8(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.166. Amended by P.L.229-2011, SEC.219; P.L.205-2013, SEC.299; P.L.213-2015, SEC.225; P.L.217-2017, SEC.131; P.L.192-2018, SEC.48. Repealed by P.L.201-2023, SEC.209.
Ind. Code § 20-19-3-9.2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-19-3-9.2
Duty of the department to establish and maintain an employee data base
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.2. The department shall establish and maintain a searchable data base of information concerning employees and former employees who have been reported to the department under IC 20-28-5-8. The department shall make the data base available to the public.

As added by P.L.1-2010, SEC.74.
Ind. Code § 20-23-4-34 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-23-4-34
Voting method for community school corporations
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. (a) This section applies to a community school corporation located in a county containing a consolidated city.

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

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-4-1-26.10.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-31-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 31 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-31-2-10
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.187. Amended by P.L.160-2012, SEC.51. Repealed by P.L.211-2021, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 20-29-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 29 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-29-5-4
Elections
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. In any election under this chapter, the board shall:

(1) determine who is eligible to vote in the election; and

(2) establish rules governing the election.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-7.5-1-10(d).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 20-41-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 41 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-41-1-3
Custodian responsibilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A person who has charge of the collection, custody, and disbursement of funds collected and expended to pay expenses incurred in conducting any athletic, social, or other school function, the cost of which is not paid from public funds, shall:

(1) keep an accurate account of all money received and expended, showing the:

(A) sources of all receipts;

(B) purposes for which the money was expended; and

(C) balance on hand; and

(2) file a copy of the account with the township trustee, board of school trustees, or board of school commissioners within two (2) weeks after the close of each school year.

(b) An account filed under subsection (a)(2) is a public record open to inspection by any interested person at any reasonable time during office hours.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-4-23-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.164.
Ind. Code § 20-25.7-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25.7 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-25.7-5-5
Admission requirements and limitations
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. (a) IC 20-24-5-5 (with the exception of IC 20-24-5-5(g)) does not apply to a participating innovation network charter school that enters into an agreement with the board to reconstitute or establish an eligible school.

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

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

(1) ensure that any student with legal settlement in the attendance area, or in the school corporation if the school does not have a defined attendance area, may attend the charter school;

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

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

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

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

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

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

(1) the student:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As added by P.L.179-2016, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.250-2017, SEC.26; P.L.130-2018, SEC.88; P.L.155-2020, SEC.6; P.L.211-2021, SEC.14; P.L.216-2021, SEC.13; P.L.220-2021, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 20-49-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-49-6-1
"Advance"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "advance" refers to an advance from the advancement account under this chapter.

[2006 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.172.
Ind. Code § 20-33-8-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-33-8-9
Disciplinary powers of teachers and school staff members
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) This section applies to an individual who:

(1) is a teacher or other school staff member; and

(2) has students under the individual's charge.

(b) An individual may take any action that is reasonably necessary to carry out or to prevent an interference with an educational function that the individual supervises.

(c) Subject to rules of the governing body and the administrative staff, an individual may remove a student for a period that does not exceed five (5) school days from an educational function supervised by the individual or another individual who is a teacher or other school staff member.

(d) If an individual removes a student from a class under subsection (c), the principal may place the student in another appropriate class or placement or into inschool suspension. The principal may not return the student to the class from which the student was removed until the principal has met with the student, the student's teacher, and the student's parents to determine an appropriate behavior plan for the student. If the student's parents do not meet with the principal and the student's teacher within a reasonable amount of time, the student may be moved to another class at the principal's discretion.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-5.1-4.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.121-2009, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 20-24.5-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-24.5-3-1
Application; Ball State University
Status: in_force

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

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.209.
Ind. Code § 20-41-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 41 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-41-2-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 20-23-3-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.164. Amended by P.L.286-2013, SEC.120. Repealed by P.L.58-2023, SEC.10 and P.L.201-2023, SEC.192.
Ind. Code § 20-28-7.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 20-28-7.5-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.90-2011, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.43-2014, SEC.4; P.L.233-2015, SEC.211; P.L.179-2016, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.74-2026, SEC.102.
Ind. Code § 20-35-12-12 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 35 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-35-12-12
Establish list of language developmental milestones; provide list and information to advisory committee
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Not later than March 1, 2020, the center shall:

(1) establish a list of language developmental milestones that:

(A) are, as applicable, aligned to the center's guidelines for infant, toddler, and preschool assessments;

(B) are aligned to the applicable instrument used to assess the development of children with disabilities under federal law;

(C) are aligned with applicable state standards in English language arts; and

(D) are based on applicable standardized norms; and

(2) provide to the advisory committee the following:

(A) The list of language developmental milestones established under subdivision (1).

(B) Any relevant information regarding the language developmental milestones on the list provided under clause (A).

As added by P.L.260-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.156-2020, SEC.80.
Ind. Code § 20-38-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 38 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-38-3-7
Graduation
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. ARTICLE VII. GRADUATION

To facilitate the on time graduation of children of military families, states and local education agencies shall follow the following procedures:

A. Local education agency administrative officials shall waive specific courses required for graduation if a student has satisfactorily completed similar course work in another local education agency. If a local education agency does not grant a waiver to a student who would qualify to graduate from the sending school, the local education agency must provide reasonable justification for denial of the waiver and provide alternative means to acquire the required course work so the student may graduate on time.

B. A receiving state shall accept any of the following in place of testing requirements for graduation in the receiving state:

1. Exit or end of course exams required for graduation from the sending state.

2. National norm referenced achievement tests.

3. Alternative testing.

If a receiving state fails to accept an alternative listed in this paragraph for a student transferring during the student's senior year, paragraph C applies.

C. If a student who transfers at the beginning of the student's senior year is ineligible to graduate from the receiving local education agency after all alternatives under paragraph B have been considered, the sending and receiving local education agencies shall ensure the receipt of a diploma from the sending local education agency if the student meets the graduation requirements of the sending local education agency. If a sending or receiving state is not a member state, the state that is a member state shall use best efforts to facilitate the on time graduation of the student under paragraphs A and B.

As added by P.L.21-2009, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-23-15-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 15 / Section 20-23-15-6
School corporation governing body; election; district and at-large elections
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The governing body of the school corporation consists of seven (7) members who shall be elected in the general election held in the county.

(b) Five (5) of the members shall be elected from the school districts in which the members reside as established under section 7 of this chapter.

(c) Two (2) of the members shall be elected at large.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.195-2025, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 20-30-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-30-8-1
"Alternative education program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "alternative education program" refers to an alternative school or educational program that is described in section 6 of this chapter. The term includes:

(1) an alternative education program described in section 5(a)(1) of this chapter; or

(2) an area alternative education program described in section 5(a)(2) of this chapter.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-4.6-1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 20-33-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-33-2-5
Days of attendance
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A student for whom education is compulsory under this chapter shall attend school each year for the number of days public schools are in session:

(1) in the school corporation in which the student is enrolled in Indiana; or

(2) where the student is enrolled if the student is enrolled outside Indiana.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-3-17(d).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 20-23-8-12 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-23-8-12
Action by the governing body on a petition
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The governing body shall, by resolution adopted not more than thirty (30) days after a petition is filed with it, either approve or disapprove a plan. The failure to take action within the thirty (30) day period constitutes disapproval of the plan.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-4-10.1-7.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-36-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 36 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-36-3-2
"Advanced placement examination"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "advanced placement examination" refers to the advanced placement examination sponsored by the College Board of the Advanced Placement Program.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-22.2-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 20-35-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 35 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-35-6-1
Notification to school corporation of preschool children with disabilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Before February 1 of each calendar year, a program for preschool children with disabilities that is supported by the division of family resources shall notify a school corporation of the numbers and disabling conditions of the children who are likely to enter into a program of special education in the school corporation in the immediately following school year.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-6-22.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 20-36-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-36-7-2
"International Baccalaureate examination"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "International Baccalaureate examination" refers to an International Baccalaureate diploma program examination.

As added by P.L.150-2024, SEC.66.
Ind. Code § 20-49-9-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 49 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-49-9-7
State board approval
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. If a school files an application for an advance as required by the state board, and the state board finds that the school:

(1) qualifies for an advance under section 8 of this chapter; and

(2) will use the advance proceeds for educational purposes;

the state board shall make the advance to the school.

As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.232.
Ind. Code § 20-23-10-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-23-10-9
Powers of merged school corporation
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A merged school corporation has the powers provided in IC 20-23-4-26 through IC 20-23-4-33.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-4-19-6.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.2-2006, SEC.100.
Ind. Code § 20-34-8-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 34 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-34-8-9
Sudden cardiac arrest training requirements; immunity from damages; grants
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) This section applies to:

(1) a head coach or assistant coach who coaches an athletic activity;

(2) a marching band leader;

(3) a drama or musical leader; or

(4) a leader of an extracurricular activity in which students have an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest activity as determined by the department in consultation with an organization that specializes in the prevention of sudden cardiac arrest.

(b) An individual described in subsection (a) shall complete the sudden cardiac arrest training course offered by a provider approved by the department in a manner specified by the state board under IC 20-28-5.5-1 or IC 20-28-5.5-1.5.

(c) An individual described in subsection (a) who complies with this section and provides coaching or leadership services in good faith is not personally liable for damages in a civil action as a result of a sudden cardiac arrest incurred by an applicable student participating in an event in which students have an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest for which the head coach, assistant coach, marching band leader, drama or musical leader, or other applicable leader provided coaching or leadership services, except for an act or omission by the individual described in subsection (a) that constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

(d) An individual described in subsection (a) shall ensure that an operational automated external defibrillator (AED) is present:

(1) at events in which students have an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest for which the individual described in subsection (a) is providing coaching or leadership; and

(2) as specified in the venue specific emergency action plan for sudden cardiac arrest developed by a school corporation, charter school, or state accredited nonpublic school under subsection (f).

(e) At each event in which students have an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest, an individual described in subsection (a) shall inform all individuals who are coaching or providing leadership at the event in which students have an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest of the location of the automated external defibrillator (AED).

(f) A school corporation, charter school, and state accredited nonpublic school shall do the following:

(1) Develop a venue specific emergency action plan for sudden cardiac arrest that includes:

(A) elements recommended by the American Heart Association, Heart Safe Schools Program, or another similar nationally recognized evidence based program; and

(B) the number and location of automated external defibrillators (AED) that are required to be present at events in which students have an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest.

(2) Share the plan described in subdivision (1) with each individual described in subsection (a).

(3) Before the beginning of the season of each event in which students have an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest, share the plan described in subdivision (1) with all applicable students.

(g) A school corporation, a charter school, a state accredited nonpublic school or an accredited nonpublic school (as defined in IC 10-21-1-1) may apply for a grant under IC 10-21-1-2(a)(1)(C)(viii) to purchase an automated external defibrillator (AED) if the school corporation, charter school, state accredited nonpublic school or accredited nonpublic school develops a venue specific emergency action plan for sudden cardiac arrest.

As added by P.L.56-2021, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.187-2023, SEC.2; P.L.250-2023, SEC.39; P.L.9-2024, SEC.396; P.L.232-2025, SEC.17; P.L.74-2026, SEC.140.
Ind. Code § 20-33-2-18 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-33-2-18
Parent to produce certificate of child's incapacity on demand
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) If a parent of a student does not send the student to school because of the student's illness or mental or physical incapacity, it is unlawful for the parent to fail or refuse to produce a certificate of the illness or incapacity for an attendance officer not later than six (6) days after the certificate is demanded.

(b) The certificate required under this section must be signed by:

(1) an Indiana physician;

(2) an individual holding a license to practice osteopathy or chiropractic in Indiana; or

(3) a Christian Science practitioner who resides in Indiana and is listed in the Christian Science Journal.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 20-27-8-15 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-27-8-15
School bus driver training certification; revocation of certification
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) The driver of a school bus for a public or nonpublic school that is accredited by the state board shall have in the school bus driver's possession, while transporting passengers, a certificate that states the school bus driver has:

(1) enrolled in or completed a course in school bus driver safety education as required under sections 9 and 10 of this chapter; or

(2) operated a school bus at least thirty (30) days during the three (3) year period preceding the effective date of the school bus driver's employment.

(b) A certificate of enrollment in or completion of the course or courses in school bus driver safety education shall be prescribed by the committee and completed by the designated representative of the committee.

(c) A driver of a school bus who fails to complete the school bus driver safety education course or courses, as required, shall be reported by the person who conducted the course to the committee and to the school corporation where the school bus driver is employed or under contract.

(d) A driver of a school bus who fails to complete the school bus driver safety education course or courses, as required, may not drive a school bus within Indiana while transporting a student.

(e) The department may at any time order the revocation of a driver's certificate of completion of the school bus driver safety education training due to:

(1) fraudulent completion of the annual safety meeting or workshop required under section 9 of this chapter; or

(2) circumstances endangering the safe transportation of students, including the following:

(A) Permanent revocation for a:

(i) conviction for a felony or for a Class A misdemeanor that endangers the safety or safe transportation of a student; or

(ii) positive drug or alcohol test result that does not fall under the return to duty policy of the employing school corporation.

(B) A two (2) year revocation for a conviction for a Class B misdemeanor that endangers the safety or safe transportation of a student.

(C) A one (1) year revocation for a:

(i) conviction for a Class C misdemeanor; or

(ii) judgment for a Class A infraction;

that endangers the safety or safe transportation of a student.

(D) A six (6) month revocation for a judgment for a Class B or Class C infraction that endangers the safety or safe transportation of a student.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-3-11.5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.127-2016, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 20-45-7-26 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-45-7-26
Calculation; school corporation's distribution
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. The entitlement of each qualified school corporation from the fund for each calendar year is the greater of:

(1) the amount of its entitlement for calendar year 2000 from the tax levied under this chapter; or

(2) an amount equal to twenty-seven dollars and fifty cents ($27.50) times its current ADM as determined in the fall count of ADM conducted in the school year ending in the current calendar year.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-12-6.1(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.168. Amended by P.L.205-2013, SEC.304.
Ind. Code § 20-43-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-43-4-1
Determination; eligible pupils
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) An individual is an eligible pupil if the individual is a pupil enrolled in a school corporation and:

(1) the school corporation has the responsibility to educate the pupil in its public schools without the payment of tuition;

(2) subject to subdivision (6), the school corporation has the responsibility to pay transfer tuition under IC 20-26-11 because the pupil is:

(A) transferred for education to another school corporation; or

(B) placed in an out-of-state institution or facility by or with the consent of the department of child services;

(3) the pupil is enrolled in a school corporation as a transfer student under IC 20-26-11-6 or entitled to be counted for ADM purposes as a resident of the school corporation when attending its schools under any other applicable law or regulation;

(4) the pupil is twenty-two (22) years of age or less;

(5) the state is responsible for the payment of transfer tuition to the school corporation for the pupil under IC 20-26-11; or

(6) all of the following apply:

(A) The school corporation is a transferee corporation.

(B) The pupil does not qualify as a qualified pupil in the transferee corporation under subdivision (3) or (5).

(C) The transferee corporation's attendance area includes a state licensed private or public health care facility or child care facility where the pupil was placed:

(i) by or with the consent of the department of child services;

(ii) by a court order;

(iii) by a child placing agency licensed by the department of child services;

(iv) by a parent or guardian under IC 20-26-11-8; or

(v) by or with the consent of the department under IC 20-35-6-2.

(b) For purposes of a career and technical education grant, an eligible pupil includes a student enrolled in a charter school.

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

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.166. Amended by P.L.159-2007, SEC.4; P.L.234-2007, SEC.136; P.L.3-2008, SEC.124; P.L.146-2008, SEC.487; P.L.165-2021, SEC.161.
Ind. Code § 20-46-9-16 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 46 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-46-9-16
Qualified voters
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) The individuals entitled to vote in the referendum are all of the registered voters resident in the school corporation.

(b) An individual who changes residence from a location within a school corporation to a location outside of the school corporation less than thirty (30) days before an election under this chapter may not vote on the public question.

As added by P.L.272-2019, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.109-2021, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 20-26-9-15 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-26-9-15
Assistance of department
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The department shall assist each participating school corporation in implementing the school's breakfast program and in making all appropriate applications to the federal government for available financial assistance on behalf of the participating school corporation.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-13.5-6.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 20-32-8.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 32 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 20-32-8.5-2
Plan requirements; retention; exceptions; notification; reporting process
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the plan required by this chapter must include the following:

(1) Reading skill standards for grade 1 through grade 3.

(2) A method for making determinant evaluations by grade 3 that remedial action is required for a student, including:

(A) except as provided in subsections (c) and (g), beginning with evaluations administered during the 2024-2025 school year, retention of the student in grade 3 if the student has not achieved a passing score on the determinant evaluation of reading skills approved by the state board after the student has had an opportunity to retake the determinant evaluation at least twice in the summer; and

(B) the use of curricular materials and supplemental materials aligned to the science of reading that are designed to address deficiencies in reading;

after other methods of remediation have been evaluated or used, or both, if reading skills are below the standard. Appropriate consultation with parents or guardians must be part of the plan.

(3) A requirement that schools notify a student's parent of the following:

(A) The student's assessment results regarding skill level in:

(i) phonemic awareness;

(ii) phonics;

(iii) fluency;

(iv) vocabulary; and

(v) comprehension.

(B) The student's assessment results on the determinant evaluation of reading skills approved by the state board.

(C) Any intervention provided to the student or any remedial action taken.

(4) A requirement that schools monitor the progress of students who failed to achieve a valid passing score on the:

(A) determinant evaluation of reading skills approved by the state board; or

(B) statewide assessment program test.

(5) A requirement that schools provide reading instruction that includes a core reading program aligned with the science of reading to all students in kindergarten through grade 8.

(6) A requirement for the administration of the determinant evaluation of reading skills approved by the state board to students in grade 2.

(7) A requirement that all students take the determinant evaluation of reading skills approved by the state board until the student:

(A) receives a passing score, regardless of the student's grade level; or

(B) enters grade 7.

(8) A requirement that a school report the following to the department:

(A) The literacy interventions that will be used for students in grade 2 who are at risk of not being reading proficient and students in grade 3 who do not achieve a valid passing score on the determinant evaluation of reading skills approved by the state board.

(B) The literacy interventions in use before the adoption of the plan for students in grade 2 who are at risk of not being reading proficient and students in grade 3 who do not achieve a valid passing score on the determinant evaluation of reading skills approved by the state board.

(C) The literacy interventions in use before the adoption of the plan for students who do not achieve a valid passing score on the determinant evaluation of reading skills approved by the state board.

(D) The number of students being served by the interventions described in clauses (B) and (C).

(E) The cost of providing the interventions described in clauses (B) and (C).

(F) Any other information requested by the department.

(9) Requirements for a school in which, over the course of three (3) consecutive years, fewer than an average of seventy-five percent (75%) of students of the school achieved a valid passing score on the determinant evaluation of reading skills approved by the state board that must include the following:

(A) Use of curriculum that is:

(i) based on the science of reading;

(ii) age appropriate; and

(iii) approved by the department.

(B) Employment of the following:

(i) Before July 1, 2025, an instructional coach who is trained in the science of reading, as determined by the department. This item expires January 1, 2026.

(ii) After June 30, 2025, an instructional coach with a literacy related endorsement who is trained in the science of reading.

(C) Use of only benchmark, formative, interim, or similar assessments that:

(i) show alignment with Indiana's academic standards; and

(ii) are approved by the department.

(D) Use of a screener procured under IC 20-32-5.1-17(j).

(10) The fiscal impact of each component of the plan, if any. In determining whether a component has a fiscal impact, consideration shall be given to whether the component will increase costs to the state or a school corporation or require the state or school corporation to reallocate resources.

(b) A school may receive a waiver of the requirements provided in 511 IAC 6.2-3.1-4(a)(2) if the state board approves an alternative reading plan provided by the school.

(c) Except as approved by the department under subsection (g), a student who would otherwise be subject to retention in grade 3 under the plan is not subject to the retention requirement only if the student meets one (1) of the following criteria:

(1) The student was subject to retention and has been retained in grade 3 for one (1) school year.

(2) The student has an intellectual disability or the student's individualized education program specifies that retention is not appropriate, and the student's case conference committee has determined that promotion to another grade is appropriate.

(3) The student is an English learner who has received services for fewer than two (2) years and a committee consisting of:

(A) the student's parent;

(B) a building level administrator or designee;

(C) a classroom teacher of service;

(D) an English learner teacher of record, if one exists; and

(E) an English learner district administrator, if one exists;

determines that promotion is appropriate based on the implementation of research based instructional practices outlined in the student's individual learning plan.

(4) The student received a score of proficient or above proficient in grade 3 math on the statewide summative assessment.

(5) The student:

(A) has received intensive intervention as determined by the department in reading for two (2) or more years; and

(B) was retained more than one (1) time throughout kindergarten, grade 1, or grade 2.

(d) A student who is not subject to the retention requirement as provided under subsection (c) must be provided with additional reading instruction that is aligned with the science of reading until the student achieves a passing score on the determinant evaluation of reading skills approved by the state board.

(e) Before October 1 of each school year, the department shall:

(1) identify each incoming student (as defined in section 0.7 of this chapter) enrolled in kindergarten in a school in Indiana; and

(2) notify the parent or guardian of the student of the retention requirement under this chapter for grade 3 students who do not achieve a passing score on the Indiana reading evaluation and determination (IRead3).

(f) The department shall establish a standard reporting process and reporting window for schools to report students who qualify for an exemption under subsection (c).

(g) The department shall establish a registration process for schools to exempt an English language learner who:

(1) does not achieve a passing score on the determinant evaluation of reading skills approved by the state board; and

(2) attends a school that has a student population comprised of at least fifty percent (50%) of English language learners in grade 3, as determined by the department;

from compliance with the requirements under subsection (a)(2)(A) until the beginning of the 2027-2028 school year. This subsection expires July 1, 2028.

As added by P.L.109-2010, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.160-2012, SEC.53; P.L.245-2023, SEC.11; P.L.5-2024, SEC.17; P.L.1-2025, SEC.193; P.L.177-2025, SEC.2; P.L.186-2025, SEC.291; P.L.199-2025, SEC.2; P.L.120-2026, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 20-40-9-11 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 40 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-40-9-11
Uses; principal and interest; state advance
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. An amount equal to deductions made or to be made in the current year for the payment of principal and interest on an advancement from any state fund (including the common school fund and the veterans memorial school construction fund) may be included in debt service and appropriated and paid to the education fund.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-4-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.163. Amended by P.L.244-2017, SEC.83.
Ind. Code § 20-25.3-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25.3 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-25.3-2-7
"School property"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "School property" means a building or real property that is:

(1) leased or owned by the school city or a participating school; and

(2) located within the geographic boundaries of the school city.

As added by P.L.101-2026, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-28-10-7 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-28-10-7
Defense service; professional or established teacher
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A professional or established teacher:

(1) with an indefinite contract under IC 20-28-6-8; and

(2) who is described in section 6(a) of this chapter;

is granted a leave of absence during the defense service.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.90-2011, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-19-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-19-3-11
Development and implementation of child abuse and child sexual abuse education program
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The department, in collaboration with the department of child services and organizations that have expertise in child abuse, including child sexual abuse, shall identify or develop:

(1) research and evidence based model educational materials on child abuse and child sexual abuse; and

(2) a model for child abuse and child sexual abuse response policies and reporting procedures.

The model for child abuse and child sexual abuse response policies and reporting procedures described in subdivision (2) must include information on the duty to report suspected child abuse or neglect under IC 31-33-5. To identify or develop models under this subsection, the department may not hire additional staff members or expend funds not already included in the department's budget.

(b) Not later than July 1, 2018, the department shall make the models developed or identified under this section available to assist schools with the implementation of:

(1) child abuse and child sexual abuse education programs in kindergarten through grade 12 as provided in IC 20-30-5-5.7; and

(2) child abuse and child sexual abuse response and reporting policies.

(c) The model educational materials on child abuse and child sexual abuse identified or developed under subsection (a) may include the following topics:

(1) Warning signs of a child who is being abused or sexually abused.

(2) The basic principles of child abuse and child sexual abuse prevention.

(3) Methods of student, teacher, and parental education and outreach.

(d) The model child abuse and child sexual abuse response and reporting policies referred to in subsection (b) may include the following topics:

(1) Actions that a child who is a victim of abuse or sexual abuse may take to obtain assistance.

(2) Interventions.

(3) Counseling options.

(4) Educational support available for a child who is a victim of abuse or sexual abuse to enable the child to continue to be successful in school.

(5) Reporting procedures.

(e) A school that chooses to use the model educational materials developed under subsection (a) shall inform the parents of students in the grade levels in which the materials could be used, in writing and by posting on the school's website, that a parent may:

(1) examine and review the model educational materials before the materials are taught; and

(2) decide if the parent's child will be instructed with the model educational materials.

(f) If a parent decides that the parent's child may be taught using the model educational materials, the parent shall notify the school of the parent's decision in writing or electronically.

As added by P.L.46-2012, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.13-2013, SEC.54; P.L.115-2017, SEC.2; P.L.23-2026, SEC.161.
Ind. Code § 20-34-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 34 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-34-7-3
Information and forms required before beginning practice for sport
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Each year, before beginning practice for an interscholastic sport or an intramural sport in which a head coach or assistant coach elects to or is required to comply with this chapter, a student athlete and the student athlete's parent:

(1) must be given the information sheet and form described in section 2 of this chapter; and

(2) shall sign and return the form acknowledging the receipt of the information to the student athlete's coach.

The coach shall maintain a file of the completed forms.

As added by P.L.144-2011, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.135-2016, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 20-18-2-25 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-18-2-25
"Transferor corporation"; "transferee corporation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. "Transferor corporation" and "transferee corporation" refer, respectively, in transfer situations to the school corporation of a student's legal settlement and the school corporation where the student attends school.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-1-7.2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-44-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 44 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-44-3-1
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to a levy excess fund established under IC 20-40-10-2.

[2006 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.167. Amended by P.L.1-2007, SEC.153.
Ind. Code § 20-43-4-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-43-4-10
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.125. Expired 6-30-2018 by P.L.217-2017, SEC.125.
Ind. Code § 20-45-8-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-45-8-9
"Qualified county"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "qualified county" refers to Dearborn County. The term includes any area attached to Dearborn County for school purposes.

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

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.168.
Ind. Code § 20-35-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 35 / Chapter 11 / Section 20-35-11-1
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies after June 30, 2013.

As added by P.L.109-2012, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 20-43-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-43-2-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.272. Repealed by P.L.213-2015, SEC.210.
Ind. Code § 20-29-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 29 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-29-3-4
Political affiliation of board members
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Not more than three (3) members of the board may be members of the same political party.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-7.5-1-9(a).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.169-2016, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 20-25.7-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25.7 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-25.7-3-6
"Participating innovation network charter school"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Participating innovation network charter school" means a charter school whose organizer enters into an agreement under IC 20-25.7-5 to have the charter school participate as an innovation network school.

As added by P.L.214-2015, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 10 / Section 20-20.5-10-6
State board duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The state board shall do the following:

(1) Make recommendations to the general assembly concerning the development, duplication, and accessibility of employment training and career and technical education on a regional and statewide basis.

(2) Consult with any state agency, commission, or organization that supervises or administers programs of career and technical education concerning the coordination of career and technical education, including the following:

(A) The Indiana economic development corporation.

(B) A private industry council (as defined in 29 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.).

(C) The department of labor.

(D) The commission for higher education.

(E) The department of workforce development.

(F) The board for proprietary education.

(G) The department of veterans' affairs.

(3) Review and make recommendations concerning plans submitted by the commission for higher education. The state board may request the resubmission of plans or parts of plans that:

(A) are not consistent with the long range state plan of the state board;

(B) are incompatible with other plans within the system; or

(C) duplicate existing services.

(4) Report to the general assembly on the state board's conclusions and recommendations concerning interagency cooperation, coordination, and articulation of career and technical education and employment training. A report under this subdivision must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

(5) Study and develop a plan concerning the transition between secondary level career and technical education and postsecondary level career and technical education.

(b) The state board shall use data from the department of workforce development in carrying out the state board's duties under this section.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-38-6.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-33-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-33-2-8
Students not bound by requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A student is not bound by the requirements of this chapter until the student becomes seven (7) years of age, if, upon request of the superintendent of the school corporation, the parent of a student who would otherwise be subject to compulsory school attendance under section 6 of this chapter certifies to the superintendent that the parent intends to:

(1) enroll the student in a nonaccredited, nonpublic school; or

(2) begin providing the student with instruction equivalent to that given in the public schools as permitted under section 28 of this chapter;

not later than the date on which the student becomes seven (7) years of age.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-3-17(h).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 20-35.5-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 35.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-35.5-1-1
Application of definitions
Status: in_force

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

As added by P.L.95-2018, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-25.3-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 25.3 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-25.3-5-8
Corporation assumes powers and duties of school city; school safety referendum tax levy; distribution of revenue
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), after March 31, 2026, the school city may not take any action under the procedures set forth in IC 20-46-9 and instead the corporation shall assume the powers and duties of the school city under IC 20-46-9 in the territory of the school city.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), property tax revenue received from a school safety referendum tax levy that is approved by the voters after March 31, 2026, shall be distributed to the school city and applicable charter schools in the manner provided under IC 20-46-9.

As added by P.L.101-2026, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-13-14 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 20.5 / Chapter 13 / Section 20-20.5-13-14
Written explanation of discrepancy by school
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. If the department has been advised of a discrepancy in a report under section 13(a)(3) of this chapter, the department shall require the school to provide a written explanation of the discrepancy to the department which must comply with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g and 34 CFR Part 99).

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-40-13.5.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-46-1-16 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 46 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-46-1-16
Qualified voters
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) The individuals entitled to vote in the referendum are all of the registered voters resident in the appellant school corporation.

(b) An individual who changes residence from a location within a school corporation to a location outside of the school corporation less than thirty (30) days before an election under this chapter may not vote on the public question.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 6-1.1-19-4.5(c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.169. Amended by P.L.109-2021, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-43 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-26-5-43
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.160-2023, SEC.1 and P.L.188-2023, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.74-2026, SEC.65.
Ind. Code § 20-23-16-25 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-23-16-25
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 20-43-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-43-4-4
Adjusted count; children with disabilities; count for purposes of the special education grant
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The state board shall monitor changes that occur after the count of ADM in the number of students enrolled in programs for children with disabilities. The state board shall:

(1) before December 2 of that same year; and

(2) before April 2 of the following calendar year;

make an adjusted count of students enrolled in programs for children with disabilities. The secretary of education shall certify the December adjusted count to the budget committee before February 5 of the following year and the April adjusted count not later than May 31 immediately after the date of the April adjusted count. The state board may adjust the school's count of students enrolled in programs for children with disabilities if the state board determines that the count is unrepresentative of the school corporation's enrollment.

(b) The department shall distribute special education grants under IC 20-43-7 using only the count specified in IC 20-43-7-1.

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

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.166. Amended by P.L.205-2013, SEC.276; P.L.217-2017, SEC.123; P.L.43-2021, SEC.131.
Ind. Code § 20-33-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-33-5-5
Notice to parents
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. All school corporations must give notice in nontechnical language and in a manner that can be reasonably expected to reach parents of students before the assessment and collection of any fees that are not fees for curricular materials. This notice must inform the parents of the following:

(1) The availability of assistance under this chapter.

(2) The eligibility standards under this chapter.

(3) The procedure for obtaining assistance, including the right and method of appeal.

(4) The availability of application forms at a designated school office.

(5) That the parents may be required to pay a reasonable fee for lost or significantly damaged curricular materials.

(6) The procedure for obtaining assistance under section 12 of this chapter and under IC 20-41-2-5(b).

(7) The right to appeal an assessment of a fee for lost or significantly damaged curricular materials, including the procedure required.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-9-5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.201-2023, SEC.172; P.L.214-2025, SEC.181.
Ind. Code § 20-26-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-26-7-8
Appointment of trustees to manage property acquired by gift or bequest
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) If the board of trustees or school commissioners of a corporation governed by sections 6 through 9 of this chapter desires:

(1) to appoint one (1) or more trustees to hold the title to any property, real or personal, acquired by the board or commissioners in the manner mentioned in sections 6 through 9 of this chapter, unless the wish and will of the donor or testator would be violated; and

(2) to invest the principal and pay over only the net interest, rents, issues, incomes, and profits of the fund to the school corporation for use as provided in sections 6 through 9 of this chapter;

the school corporation may name and appoint one (1) or more trustees and to vest in the trustees the title to the property, subject to trust and powers as the school corporation may impose, not inconsistent with the expressed wish or will of the donor or testator or this chapter applicable to the property if a transfer to a trustee has not been made.

(b) However, if:

(1) the managing board of the school corporation consists of less than three (3) persons; and

(2) the school corporation elects to have the property held and managed by trustees;

the corporation shall establish the terms of the trust and make the conveyance, and the judge of the circuit court of the county in which the school corporation is domiciled shall appoint at least three (3) trustees.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 20-29-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 29 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-29-4-3
Responsibilities of school employers
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. School employers have the responsibility and authority to manage and direct on behalf of the public the operations and activities of the school corporation to the full extent authorized by law, including but not limited to the following:

(1) Direct the work of the school employer's employees.

(2) Establish policy through procedures established in IC 20-29-6-4 and IC 20-29-6-5.

(3) Hire, promote, demote, transfer, assign, and retain employees.

(4) Suspend or discharge employees in accordance with applicable law through procedures established under state law.

(5) Maintain the efficiency of school operations.

(6) Relieve employees from duties because of lack of work or other legitimate reason through procedures established in IC 20-29-6-4, IC 20-29-6-5, and IC 20-29-6-7.

(7) Take actions necessary to carry out the mission of the public schools as provided by law.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-7.5-1-6(b).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.48-2011, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 20-23-6-17 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 6 / Section 20-23-6-17
Transfer of territory from city to consolidated school corporation; authorization to grant and accept; supplemental effect of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) If the territory of a third class city is in a part of the territory of a consolidated school corporation, the third class city may lease to the consolidated school corporation a building and the property the building is on that is owned by the city for school purposes for a period of at least five (5) consecutive years.

(b) The common council of the city shall authorize a lease under subsection (a) and the authorization may be made:

(1) without appraisement;

(2) without compensation; or

(3) upon terms agreed upon.

(c) The possession and use of a specified part of property that a city leases under this section may be reserved by the city for city use. A lease made under this section shall be in the form of a deed or other written instrument that may be recorded. The grant must state that if the property is no longer needed for school purposes, the property reverts back to the city. A consolidated school corporation acting through its board of school trustees may accept a lease:

(1) without appraisement;

(2) without compensation; or

(3) upon agreed upon terms;

by its board of school trustees.

(d) This section, being necessary and intended to remedy deficiencies in laws existing on June 30, 1955, relating to powers of certain municipal corporations and of certain school corporations, does not repeal the provisions of those laws governing corporations but supplements and clarifies those laws, and to that end shall be liberally construed.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citations: 20-4-13-1; 20-4-13-2.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.316.
Ind. Code § 20-23-16-28 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-23-16-28
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-4-8-27.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.231-2005, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 20-28-5-25 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-28-5-25
Professional growth experience points
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) This section applies to a professional growth plan that begins after July 1, 2019.

(b) Fifteen (15) of the total number of professional growth experience points required to renew a practitioner license or accomplished practitioner license may be obtained through the completion of one (1) or more of the following:

(1) Working for or with a local company in a capacity that includes an understanding of the current and future economic needs of the company and community and a process to disseminate that information to students.

(2) Professional development provided by the state, a local business, or a community partner that provides opportunities for schools and employers to partner in promoting career navigation.

(3) Professional development provided by the state, a local business, or a community partner that outlines the:

(A) current and future economic needs of the community, state, nation, and globe; and

(B) ways in which the current and future economic needs described in clause (A) can be disseminated to students.

(4) Participation in mentoring or coaching students who are involved in, working with students who are involved in, and exposing students to real world competitions or any other types of programs that provide career skills, including competitions or programs involving or provided by the following:

(A) Robotics.

(B) Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science (TEAMS).

(C) Technology Student Association (TSA).

(D) Future Health Professionals (HOSA).

(E) Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA).

(F) Future Farmers of America (FFA).

(c) This section may not be construed to limit the types of professional development that qualify for professional growth experience points.

As added by P.L.143-2019, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.78-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-46-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 46 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-46-1-4
"Levy"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "levy" refers to the property tax levy imposed under this chapter.

[2006 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.169.
Ind. Code § 20-43-1-21 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-43-1-21
Repealed
Status: repealed

[2006 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.166. Repealed by P.L.205-2013, SEC.266.
Ind. Code § 20-36-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 36 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-36-1-2
"Domain"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Domain" includes the following areas of aptitude and talent:

(1) General intellectual.

(2) General creative.

(3) Specific academic.

(4) Technical and practical arts.

(5) Visual and performing arts.

(6) Interpersonal.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-5.1-1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 20-35-9-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 35 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-35-9-6
Literacy assessment of students
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Each blind student shall undergo a literacy assessment under rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 by the state board to determine the student's present level of performance in reading and writing.

(b) The literacy assessment required by subsection (a) shall be administered by a certified teacher of individuals with a visual disability using criteria established by the state board.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-6.3-6.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.180.
Ind. Code § 20-29-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 29 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-29-5-8
Training materials
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The board shall develop and maintain training modules, videos, or other instructional material on the board's website to instruct school employees of their rights under this chapter.

(b) Each school year in which school employee participation in a school employee organization currently serving as the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit does not represent a majority of the school employees within the unit, the board shall notify, in a manner prescribed by the board, the school employees of the bargaining unit of their right to:

(1) representation under this chapter; and

(2) the ability to change their exclusive representative under section 3 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.212-2017, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.191.
Ind. Code § 20-33-12-8 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 33 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-33-12-8
Severability
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The provisions of this chapter are severable as provided in IC 1-1-1-8(b).

As added by P.L.220-2017, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-23-5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-23-5-14
Repeal of conflicting laws; supplemental effect of chapter
Status: repealed

Sec. 14. (a) Laws or parts of laws in conflict with this chapter are repealed. This chapter may not be construed to repeal any part of IC 20-23-4 or any statute concerning the consolidation of two (2) or more school corporations, to which this chapter is supplementary, except to the extent that IC 20-23-4 conflicts with this section.

(b) An annexation that is undertaken under or that results by operation of any section of this chapter may require, for its effectiveness, any approval of any county committee or state commission or committee created under, or referred to in, IC 20-23-4.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-30-16-12 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 16 / Section 20-30-16-12
Report
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) Beginning November 1, 2019, the department shall submit an annual report by November 1 of each year to the interim study committee on education established by IC 2-5-1.3-4 in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 and in a manner that protects student privacy. The report must include:

(1) the number of authorized course providers;

(2) the number of approved course access program courses and the number of students enrolled in each course;

(3) the number of approved course access program courses available by subject matter;

(4) the number of students participating for the first time in approved course access program courses;

(5) the number of approved course access program courses each participating student is taking; and

(6) student outcome data, including:

(A) course access program course completion data;

(B) student growth, performance, and growth to proficiency; and

(C) student performance on state or nationally accepted assessments;

by subject area for each course provider.

(b) The department shall publish the report created under subsection (a) on the department's website in an open format that can be easily searched and downloaded.

(c) By November 1, 2018, the department shall submit a report to the interim study committee on education established by IC 2-5-1.3-4 in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 and in a manner that protects student privacy. The report must include:

(1) the number of authorized course providers;

(2) the number of approved course access program courses and the number of students enrolled in each course; and

(3) the number of approved course access program courses available by subject matter.

As added by P.L.80-2017, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.195.
Ind. Code § 20-38-3-18 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 38 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-38-3-18
Binding effect of compact and other laws
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. ARTICLE XVIII. BINDING EFFECT OF COMPACT AND OTHER LAWS

A. Other Laws

1. This compact does not prevent the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with this compact.

2. All member states' laws that conflict with this compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict.

B. Binding Effect of the Compact

1. All lawful actions of the interstate commission, including all rules and bylaws adopted by the interstate commission, are binding upon the member states.

2. All agreements between the interstate commission and the member states are binding in accordance with their terms.

3. If a provision of this compact exceeds the constitutional limits imposed on the legislature of any member state, the provision is ineffective to the extent of the conflict with the constitutional provision in question in that member state.

As added by P.L.21-2009, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-42-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 42 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-42-2-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a county that has money in a fund and has not surrendered custody of the fund to the treasurer of state under section 4.5 of this chapter, or a predecessor law.

[2006 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.165. Amended by P.L.39-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-23-8-16 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-23-8-16
Special election
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) If:

(1) the governing body has disapproved a plan submitted;

(2) an alternative plan has been filed; or

(3) a petition of protest has been filed;

the county election board shall hold a special election at a date to be determined by the county election board not more than ninety (90) days after the receipt of the determination of the state board on a plan in the form certified by the state board.

(b) If a special election under subsection (a) can be held not more than six (6) months after the receipt of the determination from the state board in conjunction with a primary or general election at which:

(1) county officials are to be elected or nominated; or

(2) city or town officials are to be elected in those areas of the school corporations that are within the city or town;

the county election board may delay the special election until the date of the regular election.

(c) If a school corporation is located in more than one (1) county, the county election board of the county containing the greatest percentage of population of the school corporation shall determine the date of an election held under this section.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-45-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 45 / Chapter 8 / Section 20-45-8-5
"County auditor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "county auditor" means the county auditor of a qualified county.

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

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.168.
Ind. Code § 20-30-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-30-5-9
Hygiene and sanitary science; excused from instruction
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The principles of hygiene and sanitary science must be taught in each public elementary school. This instruction must explain the ways that dangerous communicable diseases are spread and the sanitary methods for disease prevention and restriction.

(b) Any student who objects in writing, or any student less than eighteen (18) years of age whose parent or guardian objects in writing, to health and hygiene courses because the courses conflict with the student's religious teachings is entitled to be excused from receiving medical instruction or instruction in hygiene or sanitary science without penalties concerning grades or graduation.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-4-7.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.43-2021, SEC.99; P.L.56-2023, SEC.179; P.L.214-2025, SEC.143.
Ind. Code § 20-27-7-14.5 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 20-27-7-14.5
Prohibition of use of special purpose bus or school bus until defects are corrected
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.5. After:

(1) an out-of-service order and an out-of-service certificate have been issued under section 13 of this chapter; and

(2) the out-of-service certificate has been displayed or positioned as set forth in section 14 of this chapter;

the affected special purpose bus or school bus may not be used to transport passengers until all defects have been corrected.

As added by P.L.42-2014, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 20-23-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-23-5-10
Remonstrances; form; filing; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) A remonstrance under section 8 of this chapter must be in the following or a substantially similar form:

"The undersigned hereby remonstrate against the annexation of the following described territory situated in ______ County, Indiana, whereby it would be transferred from ______ (the losing corporation) to _______ (the acquiring corporation):

(Description of the annexed territory sufficient to identify it.)".

The remonstrance may be filed in any number of counterparts. Each counterpart shall have attached to it the affidavit of the person circulating it that each signature appearing on the remonstrance was affixed in the presence of the person circulating the petition and is the true and lawful signature of the person who made the signature. The person who makes the affidavit does not have to be one (1) of the persons who signs the counterpart to which the affidavit is attached. The remonstrance must be accompanied by a complaint filed by one (1) or more of the remonstrators (who shall be treated as a representative of the entire class of remonstrators) and signed by the remonstrator or the remonstrator's attorney, stating the reasons for the remonstrance. The reasons for the remonstrance are limited to the following:

(1) There is a procedural defect in the manner in which the annexation is carried out that is jurisdictional.

(2) The annexed territory does not form a compact area abutting the acquiring corporation.

(3) The benefits to be derived from the annexation are outweighed by the detriments, taking into consideration the respective benefits and detriments to the schools and of the students residing in the acquiring school corporation, the losing school corporation, and the annexed territory.

(4) The:

(A) disposition of assets and liabilities of the losing school corporation;

(B) allocation of school tax receipts between the acquiring school corporation and the losing school corporation; and

(C) amount to be paid by the acquiring school corporation as set out in the annexation resolution;

are inequitable. Except with respect to subdivision (1), the allegations may be made in the statutory language.

(b) The plaintiff in a remonstrance under section 8 of this chapter must be the person whose name appears on the complaint. The defendants in a remonstrance under section 8 of this chapter shall be both the acquiring school corporation and the losing school corporation. Service of process shall be made on the defendants as in other civil actions.

(c) To determine if a petition was timely filed, the time of filing is the time of filing with the clerk without regard to the time of issuance of the summons. If the thirtieth day falls on Sunday, a holiday, or any other day when the clerk's office is not open, the time shall be extended to the next day when the office is open.

(d) The issues in a remonstrance under section 8 of this chapter are made up by the complaint. The allegations in the complaint shall be treated as denied by each defendant. A responsive pleading may not be filed except that any defendant may, if appropriate, file a motion to dismiss the remonstrance on the ground that:

(1) the requisite number of qualified remonstrators have not signed the petition;

(2) the remonstrance was not timely filed; or

(3) the complaint does not state a cause of action.

A responsive pleading to this motion may not be filed. With respect to a motion under subdivisions (1) and (2), the allegations of the pleading shall be treated as denied by the remonstrators. To determine whether there are the requisite number of qualified remonstrators, a person may not withdraw the person's name after a remonstrance has been filed or add the person's name to the remonstrance. Any person may, however, at the trial of the cause and in support or derogation of the substantive matters in the complaint, introduce into evidence a verified statement that the person wishes the person's name added to or withdrawn from the remonstrance. The court may either hear all or a part of the matters raised by the motion to dismiss separately or may consolidate for trial all or a part of the matters with the matters relating to the substance of the case. A complaint may not be dismissed for failure to state a cause of action if a fair reading of the complaint supports one (1) of the grounds for remonstrance provided in subsection (a). The court may permit an amendment of the complaint if the amendment does not state a new ground of remonstrance.

(e) The trial of a remonstrance shall be conducted as other civil cases by the court without the intervention of a jury on the issues raised by the complaint or a motion to dismiss, or both. A change of venue from a judge may be permitted. A change of venue from the county may not be permitted. The court shall expedite the hearing of the case. The court's judgment, except with respect to any matter raised under subsection (a)(4), shall be either that:

(1) the annexation shall take place;

(2) the annexation shall not take place; or

(3) the remonstrance shall be dismissed.

If the court finds that the remonstrators have proved any of the reasons for the remonstrance described in subsection (a)(1) through (a)(4), the court's judgment shall be that the annexation may not take place. Unless the remonstrators have proved at least one (1) of the reasons for a remonstrance described in subsection (a)(1) through (a)(4), the court's judgment shall be that the annexation shall take place. With respect to any matter raised under subsection (a)(4), the court's judgment may be either that the disposition, allocation, and amount set out in the annexing resolution is equitable or that it is inequitable. In the latter event, the court in the court's judgment shall provide for an equitable disposition, allocation, and amount. Costs shall follow judgment. Appeals may be taken from any judgment of the court in the same manner as appeals are taken in other civil cases.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-24-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-24-4-1
Requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A charter must meet the following requirements:

(1) Be a written instrument.

(2) Be executed by an authorizer and an organizer.

(3) Confer certain rights, franchises, privileges, and obligations on a charter school.

(4) Confirm the status of a charter school as a public school.

(5) Subject to subdivision (6)(E), be granted for:

(A) not more than fifteen (15) years; and

(B) a fixed number of years agreed to by the authorizer and the organizer.

(6) Provide for the following:

(A) A review by the authorizer of the charter school's performance, including the progress of the charter school in achieving the academic goals set forth in the charter, at least one (1) time in each five (5) year period while the charter is in effect.

(B) Renewal, if the authorizer and the organizer agree to renew the charter.

(C) The renewal application must include guidance from the authorizer, and the guidance must include the performance criteria that will guide the authorizer's renewal decisions.

(D) The renewal application process must, at a minimum, provide an opportunity for the charter school to:

(i) present additional evidence, beyond the data contained in the performance report, supporting its case for charter renewal;

(ii) describe improvements undertaken or planned for the charter school; and

(iii) detail the charter school's plans for the next charter term.

(E) Not later than the end of the calendar year in which the charter school seeks renewal of a charter, the governing board of a charter school seeking renewal shall submit a renewal application to the charter authorizer under the renewal application guidance issued by the authorizer. The authorizer shall make a final ruling on the renewal application not later than April 1 after the filing of the renewal application.

(7) Specify the grounds for the authorizer to:

(A) revoke the charter before the end of the term for which the charter is granted; or

(B) not renew a charter.

(8) Set forth the methods by which the charter school will be held accountable for achieving the educational mission and goals of the charter school, including the following:

(A) Evidence of improvement in:

(i) assessment measures, including the statewide assessment program measures;

(ii) attendance rates;

(iii) graduation rates (if appropriate);

(iv) increased numbers of Indiana diplomas with a Core 40 designation or increased numbers of Indiana diploma designations established under IC 20-19-2-21 and other college and career ready indicators including advanced placement participation and passage, dual credit participation and passage, and International Baccalaureate participation and passage (if appropriate);

(v) increased numbers of Indiana diplomas with Core 40 with academic honors and technical honors designations (if appropriate);

(vi) student academic growth;

(vii) financial performance and stability; and

(viii) governing board performance and stewardship, including compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, and charter terms.

(B) Evidence of progress toward reaching the educational goals set by the organizer.

(9) Describe the method to be used to monitor the charter school's:

(A) compliance with applicable law; and

(B) performance in meeting targeted educational performance.

(10) Specify that the authorizer and the organizer may amend the charter during the term of the charter by mutual consent and describe the process for amending the charter.

(11) Describe specific operating requirements, including all the matters set forth in the application for the charter.

(12) Specify a date when the charter school will:

(A) begin school operations; and

(B) have students attending the charter school.

(13) Specify that records of a charter school relating to the school's operation and charter are subject to inspection and copying to the same extent that records of a public school are subject to inspection and copying under IC 5-14-3.

(14) Specify that records provided by the charter school to the department or authorizer that relate to compliance by the organizer with the terms of the charter or applicable state or federal laws are subject to inspection and copying in accordance with IC 5-14-3.

(15) Specify that the charter school is subject to the requirements of IC 5-14-1.5.

(16) In the case of a charter school that is subject to IC 20-24-3-19, the charter must confirm that at least one (1) member of the governing board of the charter school will be appointed in accordance with IC 20-24-3-19.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5.5-4-1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.91-2011, SEC.12; P.L.280-2013, SEC.36; P.L.33-2014, SEC.1; P.L.47-2014, SEC.4; P.L.5-2015, SEC.43; P.L.242-2017, SEC.10; P.L.250-2017, SEC.17; P.L.86-2018, SEC.173; P.L.192-2018, SEC.7; P.L.159-2019, SEC.7; P.L.211-2019, SEC.20; P.L.211-2021, SEC.5; P.L.189-2023, SEC.3; P.L.150-2024, SEC.13; P.L.68-2025, SEC.202; P.L.214-2025, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 20-31-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 31 / Chapter 2 / Section 20-31-2-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.250-2023, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 20-23-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 12 / Section 20-23-12-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. IC 20-23-8 does not apply to:

(1) a school corporation; or

(2) the governing body of a school corporation;

covered by this chapter.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-3-21-1.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-23-4-17 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 23 / Chapter 4 / Section 20-23-4-17
Advisory committees of county; membership
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) The county committee may form one (1) or more advisory committees.

(b) An advisory committee may include as members:

(1) superintendents; or

(2) principals;

of local school corporations.

(c) An advisory committee or the individual members of an advisory committee shall:

(1) help the county committee; and

(2) furnish information to the county committee;

as requested by the county committee.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-4-1-13.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 20-43-1-26 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 20-43-1-26
Repealed
Status: repealed

[2006 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.166. Repealed by P.L.234-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 20-24.2-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 24.2 / Chapter 3 / Section 20-24.2-3-1
Waivers for certain high schools; state board criteria
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The state board shall establish stringent criteria to be used to determine whether a high school that does not meet the requirements under IC 20-24.2-2-2(b) may receive a waiver to provide instructional days in the manner described in IC 20-24.2-4-2 and be exempt from any or all of the statutes and rules listed in IC 20-24.2-4-3. The state board's criteria to approve a high school's waiver request must be based on a method or methods of measuring academic standards of the high school, as approved by the state board. The criteria must require the curriculum and instruction of a high school to create academic performance at a high level through which students are college or career ready and globally competitive upon graduation from high school.

(b) The state board shall submit the criteria developed by the state board to grant a waiver under subsection (a) to the general assembly in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

As added by P.L.201-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.213-2015, SEC.163.
Ind. Code § 20-30-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 5 / Section 20-30-5-4
System of government; American history; competency based requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Each public school and nonpublic school shall provide within the two (2) weeks preceding a general election for all students in grades 6 through 12 five (5) full recitation periods of class discussion concerning:

(1) the system of government in Indiana and in the United States;

(2) methods of voting;

(3) party structures;

(4) election laws; and

(5) the responsibilities of citizen participation in government and in elections.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (d) and IC 20-32-4-13, a student may not receive an Indiana diploma unless the student has completed a two (2) semester course in American history.

(c) If a public school superintendent violates this section, the secretary of education shall receive and record reports of the violations. The general assembly may examine these reports.

(d) If the state board establishes competency based requirements as part of a diploma established under IC 20-19-2-21 that cover the content in the American history course required under subsection (b), a student may satisfy the requirement under subsection (b) by obtaining the diploma.

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

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.251-2017, SEC.10; P.L.192-2018, SEC.17; P.L.43-2021, SEC.97; P.L.150-2024, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 20-30-14.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 14.5 / Section 20-30-14.5-6
Fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a student may not be charged a fee to receive a certificate under this chapter.

(b) If necessary, a student may be required to pay a fee to demonstrate proficiency in a language, including the cost of a standardized test to determine proficiency.

As added by P.L.226-2015, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 20-30-9-14 — Indiana Code / Title 20 / Article 30 / Chapter 9 / Section 20-30-9-14
Length of funding
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The bilingual-bicultural program of a school corporation may be funded for a minimum of five (5) years under this chapter.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-5.5-9.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.