Ind. Code § 21-12-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-12-7-1
Twenty-first century scholars program support fund; administration
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The twenty-first century scholars program support fund is established to provide reimbursements to scholarship recipients to offset educational support costs incurred by scholarship recipients.

(b) The commission shall administer the fund.

(c) 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.

(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund but remains available to be used for providing money for twenty-first century scholarships under this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-70.1-5 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 21-22-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 22 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-22-3-3
Board; membership
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The number of members of the state board of trustees must equal the number of regions established by the state board of trustees plus one (1) additional member, but shall not exceed fifteen (15) total members. The state board of trustees shall divide the state of Indiana into regions. Each region shall be represented by one (1) trustee. Each member of the state board of trustees must have knowledge or experience in one (1) or more of the following areas:

(1) Manufacturing.

(2) Commerce.

(3) Labor.

(4) Agriculture.

(5) Logistics.

(6) Information technology.

(7) Life sciences.

(8) State and regional economic development needs.

(9) Indiana's education and workforce system.

One (1) member must serve as an at-large member. Appointments shall be for three (3) year terms, on a staggered basis.

(b) An individual who holds an elective or appointed office of the state is not eligible to serve as a member of the state board of trustees. A member of a campus board may be appointed to the state board of trustees but must then resign from the campus board.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.263. Amended by P.L.251-2017, SEC.19; P.L.174-2018, SEC.16; P.L.130-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-13-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-13-1-4
"Eligible student"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Eligible student", for purposes of section 8 of this chapter, means a person who:

(1) is a member of the Indiana National Guard:

(A) in active drilling status; and

(B) who has not been absent without leave within the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date the person applies for a tuition scholarship under this chapter;

(2) possesses the requisite academic qualifications; and

(3) meets all other eligibility requirements as determined by the commission.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-74-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.254. Amended by P.L.63-2021, SEC.4; P.L.240-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-43-4-19 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-43-4-19
Duties of department
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) The department of education, in consultation with the commission for higher education, shall:

(1) establish guidelines to carry out this chapter; and

(2) evaluate postsecondary enrollment opportunities annually and report to the Indiana state board of education concerning the postsecondary enrollment opportunities.

(b) The guidelines established under this section must encourage participation by students:

(1) at all achievement levels; and

(2) in a variety of academic and vocational subjects.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-30-11-17.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.284. Amended by P.L.125-2013, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 21-38-3.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 21-38-3.5-2
"Faculty member"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "faculty member" means an employee of an institution to whom one (1) or both of the following apply:

(1) The employee's employment duties include teaching students of the institution.

(2) The employee conducts research at the institution.

As added by P.L.213-2025, SEC.267.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-6-17 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18.5-6-17
Liability of institution as principal
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. A postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution is liable for the actions of the institution's agents.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.273-2013, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 21-9-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-9-3-3
Establishment of education savings programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The authority may establish any number of education savings programs.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.85-2000, SEC.3; P.L.135-2002, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 21-42-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 42 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-42-2-2
Advanced standing award; terms
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A state educational institution may award advanced standing to a student who has successfully completed career and technical education courses at another postsecondary institution or at a secondary school. However, the state educational institution may require the student to successfully complete:

(1) equivalency testing;

(2) testing of competency; or

(3) an additional course;

in the subject area before awarding credit for those career and technical education courses.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-17-4(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.283. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.83.
Ind. Code § 21-7-15-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 15 / Section 21-7-15-5
Loans from fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the treasurer of state:

(1) on the terms that the treasurer of state prescribes; and

(2) without the approval of the state board of finance;

may make loans from the principal of the fund to the board of trustees of Purdue University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-7-11-3(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.245.
Ind. Code § 21-40-5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-40-5-13
Rules; communicable diseases list
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to implement this chapter. However, the department may not adopt rules to expand or modify the list of communicable diseases in section 2 of this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-71-21.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.281.
Ind. Code § 21-17-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-17-1-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-76-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258. Repealed by P.L.107-2012, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 21-18-9-10.7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-18-9-10.7
Required approval to continue certain degree programs; elimination
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section amended by P.L.120-2026, SEC.9, effective 7-1-2026. See also following version of this section amended by P.L.150-2026, SEC.7, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 10.7. (a) For each state educational institution degree program, if:

(1) the:

(A) average number of students who graduate over the immediately preceding three (3) years is fewer than:

(i) ten (10) students for a particular associate degree program;

(ii) fifteen (15) students for a particular bachelor's degree program;

(iii) seven (7) students for a particular master's degree program;

(iv) three (3) students for a particular education specialist program; or

(v) three (3) students for a particular doctorate degree program; or

(B) degree program meets the definition of a low earning outcome program under the Higher Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1087d); and

(2) the state educational institution would like to continue a degree program described in subdivision (1);

the state educational institution must request approval from the commission to continue the degree program.

(b) If the commission does not grant approval under subsection (a), the state educational institution must eliminate:

(1) the degree program; and

(2) any costs associated with the degree program.

As added by P.L.213-2025, SEC.248. Amended by P.L.120-2026, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 21-12-16-17 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 16 / Section 21-12-16-17
Records; report
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) The commission shall maintain complete and accurate records in implementing the next generation Hoosier educators scholarship fund established by section 3 of this chapter, including records of the following:

(1) The receipt, disbursement, and uses of money from the fund.

(2) The number of applications for the next generation Hoosier educators scholarship.

(3) The number and amount of next generation Hoosier educators scholarships that have been provided by the commission.

(4) Any other information collected concerning the fund or next generation Hoosier educators scholarships awarded under this chapter.

(b) Not later than November 1, 2017, and each November 1 thereafter, the commission shall submit a report to the governor and, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, to the general assembly summarizing the records described in subsection (a).

As added by P.L.105-2016, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-12-10-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-12-10-8
Exclusion of scholarship from calculation of available financial resources
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The amount of a Mitch Daniels early graduation scholarship awarded under this chapter shall not be considered as a financial resource in a determination of the amount of any grant or scholarship under this article or, except as required by federal law, the amount of any other grant or scholarship administered by the commission.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.231.
Ind. Code § 21-44.5-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-44.5-1-1
Definitions; applicability
Status: in_force

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

As added by P.L.45-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-35-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-35-2-10
Acquisition of real property; approval of governor; conveyance and execution of deed
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) If:

(1) a state educational institution receives by gift, benefaction, or other means any structures or equipment:

(A) located on real estate, title to which is in the name of the state, for the use and benefit of:

(i) the state educational institution; or

(ii) the board of trustees of the state educational institution; and

(B) that:

(i) is incomplete; or

(ii) in the judgment of its board of trustees, is insufficient for the needs of the state educational institution; or

(2) the board of trustees of a state educational institution decides to locate and construct any structures or equipment on real estate, title to which is in the name of the state for the use and benefit of:

(A) the state educational institution; or

(B) the board of trustees of the state educational institution;

the parcel of real estate on which the structures or equipment is located or on which it is proposed to locate the structures and equipment and reasonably required by the state educational institution for any of the purposes enumerated in this chapter may, upon request in writing of the board of trustees of the state educational institution to the governor and the approval of the governor, be conveyed by deed from the state to the board of trustees of the state educational institution in their corporate capacity for the purposes, or any of the purposes, of this chapter.

(b) The governor may execute and deliver the deed:

(1) in the name of the state of Indiana;

(2) signed on behalf of the state by the governor;

(3) attested by the state comptroller; and

(4) with the seal of the state affixed to the deed.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.436.
Ind. Code § 21-25-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 25 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-25-4-2
Board; election of president pro tempore
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. If the president is absent from any stated or extraordinary meeting, the board of trustees shall elect a president pro tempore.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-6 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.266.
Ind. Code § 21-44-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-44-1-4
"Cadaver"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Cadaver" means a whole human postmortem body that:

(1) has been donated under IC 29-2-16.1;

(2) is unclaimed by a relative or other legal representative and that would otherwise be required to be buried at public expense; or

(3) is otherwise legally procured by the Indiana University School of Medicine.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-29.5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285. Amended by P.L.147-2007, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 21-22-6-14 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-22-6-14
Annual analysis of market labor outcomes provided to campus board
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. On or before July 1, 2027, and each July 1 thereafter, Ivy Tech Community College shall provide to each campus board an annual analysis of market labor outcomes that does the following:

(1) Analyzes regional employer demand by sector, occupation, and required skills.

(2) Quantifies campus level credential supply relative to regional workforce demand.

(3) Identifies misalignment between program offerings and high wage career opportunities.

(4) Considers other relevant data, as determined by a campus.

(5) Considers strategies to address gaps identified in subdivisions (1) through (4).

As added by P.L.100-2026, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 21-32-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-32-1-2
"Bonds"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Bonds" includes:

(1) bonds;

(2) debentures; and

(3) other evidences of indebtedness.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 4-1-5-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.273.
Ind. Code § 21-19-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-19-3-5
Search and screen committee; creation
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) To aid the governor in the selection of the student member, a search and screen committee is created. The search and screen committee consists of the following:

(1) One (1) representative of the governor.

(2) At least four (4) students chosen by the elected student government representatives of the student body.

(b) The search and screen committee shall establish the mode and criteria to be used in the selection of student nominees to serve on the board of trustees. The search and screen committee shall submit a list of at least ten (10) names to the governor for the governor's consideration.

(c) The governor shall select one (1) of these names for appointment as a member of the board of trustees in accordance with this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-57.5-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.260.
Ind. Code § 21-34-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-34-8-2
Liability of state or institutions for indebtedness limited
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. All indebtedness, bonds, or obligations incurred, created, or issued under the authority of this article:

(1) are payable solely out of the building facilities fund and the property, fees, income, and funds pledged or mortgaged as authorized; and

(2) may not be or become an indebtedness of or liability against the state of Indiana or a state educational institution, except to the extent of the property, fees, income, and funds pledged or mortgaged as authorized.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-44-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-44-6-5
Duties of board
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. The purpose of the board is to do the following:

(1) To establish and oversee a loan forgiveness program designed to increase the number of professional mental health care providers, including addiction health care professionals, in areas with health professional shortages, as determined by the board, by assisting professionals in the following occupational categories to pay off loans incurred in the training needed to practice in Indiana:

(A) Psychiatrists.

(B) Addiction psychiatrists, including psychiatrists pursuing fellowship training and certification in addiction psychiatry.

(C) Psychologists.

(D) Psychiatric nurses.

(E) Addiction counselors.

(F) Mental health professionals.

(2) To establish and oversee an integrated behavioral health and addiction treatment development program to attract and train psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, addiction counselors, or mental health professionals who will engage in the practice of integrated behavioral health and addiction treatment in:

(A) state mental health institutions;

(B) community mental health centers;

(C) state funded addiction treatment centers; or

(D) other behavioral health and addiction treatment settings determined by the board to be mental health and addiction dual diagnoses treatment settings.

(3) To develop and oversee an integrated behavioral health and addiction treatment training track program through the Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry residency training program. The training track program must provide an opportunity for residents to work in mental health and addiction dual diagnoses treatment settings, including:

(A) state psychiatric hospitals;

(B) community mental health centers;

(C) state funded addiction treatment centers; or

(D) other behavioral health and addiction treatment settings determined by the board to be mental health and addiction dual diagnoses treatment settings.

(4) To develop standards for participation in the training track program that include:

(A) guidelines for the amounts of grants and other assistance a participant receives;

(B) guidelines for the type of training in integrated behavioral health and addiction treatment the participant receives;

(C) guidelines for agreements with mental health hospitals, community mental health centers, and other entities participating in the training track program; and

(D) other guidelines and standards necessary for governing the training track program.

As added by P.L.170-2009, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.142-2014, SEC.6; P.L.209-2015, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 21-39-8-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-39-8-9
Time, place, and manner regulation
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A state educational institution may not designate an outdoor area of campus as an area where protected expressive activities are prohibited.

(b) Subject to subsection (a), a state educational institution may enforce reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on campus or in the state educational institution's domain that meet the following requirements:

(1) The restrictions are narrowly tailored in service of a significant state educational institution's interest.

(2) The restrictions employ criteria that are clear, published, and content and viewpoint neutral.

(3) The restrictions provide ample alternative means of expression.

(4) The restrictions allow members of the campus community to spontaneously and contemporaneously assemble and distribute literature.

As added by P.L.145-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-18-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-18-9-2
Powers of commission; program review; recommendations
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The commission may:

(1) review all programs of any state educational institution, regardless of the source of funding; and

(2) make recommendations to the board of trustees of the state educational institution, the governor, and the general assembly concerning the funding and the disposition of the programs.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259. Amended by P.L.141-2016, SEC.5; P.L.11-2023, SEC.74.
Ind. Code § 21-41-15-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 15 / Section 21-41-15-3
Three year baccalaureate degree program offerings
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Not later than July 1, 2025, each state educational institution shall offer at least one (1) baccalaureate degree program specifically structured to allow a full-time student to complete the baccalaureate degree program within three (3) years.

(b) A baccalaureate degree program described in subsection (a):

(1) must include specialized coaching and guidance;

(2) must include opportunities for a student to engage in experiential and work based learning; and

(3) may not require a student to have already earned credit hours during high school as postsecondary credit through a:

(A) dual credit course;

(B) dual enrollment course; or

(C) similar early college program.

As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 21-39-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-39-7-5
West Lafayette campus fire department
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The board of trustees may:

(1) establish a fire department and employ fire and safety personnel at the West Lafayette campus;

(2) determine the duties and direct the conduct of fire and safety personnel;

(3) prescribe distinctive uniforms for fire and safety personnel; and

(4) obtain emergency vehicles and equipment for the fire department.

As added by P.L.29-2011, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-27-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-27-5-3
Powers, rights, privileges, duties, and obligations to remain intact
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. All powers, rights, privileges, duties, and obligations, statutory, contractual, or of whatever kind conferred by law upon the State Teachers College board or Indiana State College board:

(1) for the operation, maintenance, and financing of Indiana State University and its properties and facilities; or

(2) otherwise pertaining to the operation, maintenance, and financing of Indiana State University;

apply after June 30, 1961, to the board of trustees.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-56-5(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 21-22-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 22 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-22-1-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-1.4.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.263. Repealed by P.L.174-2018, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 21-33-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-33-2-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all state educational institutions.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.274.
Ind. Code § 21-16-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-16-5-5
Amending articles of incorporation and bylaws
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The corporation shall provide in its articles of incorporation that changes in its bylaws are subject to the approval of the governor.

(b) The corporation shall amend its articles of incorporation and bylaws to conform to the requirements of this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.2-3(d).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257. Amended by P.L.224-2023, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 21-9-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-9-5-5
Use of trust fund
Status: reserved

Sec. 5. The trust fund and other property of the authority must be preserved, invested, and expended only under this article and may not be used for any other purpose. The trust fund shall be held in trust for account owners and account beneficiaries.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-25-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 25 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-25-1-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

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

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.266.
Ind. Code § 21-12-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-12-10-3
Eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. An individual is eligible for a Mitch Daniels early graduation scholarship if the individual:

(1) is a resident of Indiana, as defined by the commission;

(2) attended a publicly supported school on a full-time equivalency basis for at least the last two (2) semesters before the individual graduated from high school;

(3) had legal settlement (as defined in IC 20-18-2-11) in Indiana for at least the last two (2) semesters before the individual graduated from high school;

(4) received an Indiana diploma with a Core 40 designation by the end of grade 11 (including any summer school courses completed before July 1 of a year) after December 31, 2010, from the publicly supported school that the individual last attended for course credits;

(5) was not enrolled in a publicly supported school for any part of grade 12;

(6) applies to the commission for a Mitch Daniels early graduation scholarship in the manner specified by the commission; and

(7) enrolls as a full-time student at an eligible institution not later than the fall semester (or its equivalent, as determined by the commission) in the academic year immediately following the year in which the student graduates from high school.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.231. Amended by P.L.281-2013, SEC.26; P.L.233-2015, SEC.314; P.L.165-2016, SEC.16; P.L.192-2018, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 21-41-11-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 11 / Section 21-41-11-0.5
"Accredited nonpublic school"
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "accredited nonpublic school" means a nonpublic school that:

(1) has voluntarily become accredited under IC 20-31-4.1; or

(2) is accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency that is recognized by the Indiana state board of education.

As added by P.L.232-2025, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 21-22-6-13 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-22-6-13
Information provided to campus board; performance dashboard
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) On or before July 1, 2027, and each July 1 thereafter, Ivy Tech Community College shall provide to each campus board, in a manner and form prescribed by the state board of trustees, the information described in IC 21-14-15-1(1) through IC 21-14-15-1(13).

(b) Each campus shall provide to its campus board, at each regularly scheduled meeting, a performance dashboard that includes:

(1) the annual goals established by the campus strategic plan under section 15 of this chapter;

(2) progress toward each annual goal as of the date of the report;

(3) a comparison of current progress to outcomes achieved for the same period of the prior year; and

(4) an explanation of contributing factors and proposed corrective actions for any goals where progress is significantly below target.

(c) The state board of trustees shall establish a standardized format for the performance dashboard described in subsection (b) to ensure consistency across campuses, while permitting the inclusion of campus specific metrics.

As added by P.L.100-2026, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 21-28-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-28-3-4
Powers and duties of the commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. ARTICLE III. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION. (a) The Commission shall adopt a seal and suitable bylaws governing its management and operations.

(b) Irrespective of the civil service, personnel, or other merit system laws of any of the compacting states, the Commission in its bylaws shall provide for the personnel policies and programs of the Compact.

(c) The Commission shall submit a budget to the governor and legislature of each compacting state at such time and for such period as may be required. The budget shall contain specific recommendations of the amount or amounts to be appropriated by each of the compacting states.

(d) The Commission shall report annually to the legislatures and governors of the compacting states, to the Midwestern Governors' Conference, and to the Midwestern Legislative Conference of the Council of State Governments concerning the activities of the Commission during the preceding year. Such reports shall also embody any recommendations that may have been adopted by the Commission.

(e) The Commission may borrow, accept, or contract for the services of personnel from any state or the United States or any subdivision or agency thereof, from any interstate agency, or from any institution, foundation, person, firm, or corporation.

(f) The Commission may accept for any of its purposes and functions under the Compact any and all donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services (conditional or otherwise) from any state or the United States or any subdivision or agency thereof, or interstate agency, or from any institution, foundation, person, firm, or corporation, and may receive, utilize, and dispose of the same.

(g) The Commission may enter into agreements with any other interstate education organizations or agencies and with higher education institutions located in nonmember states and with any of the various states of these United States to provide adequate programs and services in higher education for the citizens of the respective compacting states. The Commission shall, after negotiations with interested institutions and interstate organizations or agencies, determine the cost of providing the programs and services in higher education for use of these agreements.

(h) The Commission may establish and maintain offices, which shall be located within one (1) or more of the compacting states.

(i) The Commission may establish committees and hire staff as it considers necessary for the carrying out of its functions.

(j) The Commission may provide for actual and necessary expenses for attendance of its members at official meetings of the Commission or its designated committees.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-73-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-31-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 31 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-31-2-9
Vincennes University board; authority to erect, purchase, or hire suitable buildings
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The board of trustees of Vincennes University may erect, purchase, or hire, as the board of trustees determines most expedient, suitable buildings to carry out the purposes of Vincennes University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-8(1).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.272.
Ind. Code § 21-23-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-23-1-3
"Board of trustees"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Board of trustees" refers to the board of trustees of Purdue University.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.264.
Ind. Code § 21-30-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 30 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-30-3-2
Board; acceptance of gifts, devises, and bequests
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The board of trustees of a state educational institution may accept gifts, bequests, and devises of personal and real property:

(1) for the maintenance, use, or benefit of the state educational institution; or

(2) to be administered for other public, charitable purposes for the benefit or use of students of any state educational institution.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-4-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.271.
Ind. Code § 21-14-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-14-4-7
Violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A person who knowingly or intentionally submits a false or misleading application or other document under this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255.
Ind. Code § 21-44-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-44-6-9-b
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.142-2014, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.314.
Ind. Code § 21-29-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 29 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-29-1-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

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

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.270.
Ind. Code § 21-12-6.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 21-12-6.5-4
Appeal
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. An appeal from an adverse determination under section 3 of this chapter must be made in writing to the commission not more than fifteen (15) working days after the applicant's receipt of the determination. A final order must be made not more than fifteen (15) days after receipt of the written appeal.

As added by P.L.100-2009, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-42-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 42 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-42-5-5
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The commission for higher education shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 and prescribe procedures to facilitate the use of the core transfer library, including designating courses in the course transfer library in the materials that colleges and universities use to communicate widely with students, such as online catalogs and course schedules.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-13(c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.283.
Ind. Code § 21-41-14-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-41-14-4
"Eligible former student"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "eligible former student" means an individual formerly enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program at the main campus or regional campus of a state educational institution who meets the following requirements:

(1) The individual has not previously received an associate or a baccalaureate degree.

(2) The individual did not transfer from or to another college or university, including a community college, where the individual earned fifteen (15) or more credit hours. Any academic credits granted by another college or university, including a community college, that were earned during high school as postsecondary credit through a:

(A) dual credit course;

(B) dual enrollment course; or

(C) similar early college program;

are not counted as credit hours for purposes of determining whether an individual earned fifteen (15) or more credit hours under this subdivision.

(3) The individual has not been enrolled in the baccalaureate degree program in the two (2) immediately preceding consecutive academic terms or traditional semesters.

(4) The individual was enrolled in the baccalaureate degree program at any time within the past ten (10) years.

(5) The individual earned at least seventy (70) credit hours, which must include:

(A) the general education core course requirements of the state educational institution; and

(B) completion of all other courses required for a particular associate degree approved by the commission for higher education under IC 21-41-2-2.

As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 21-18-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-18-1-6
"Statewide committee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Statewide committee" refers to the committee on statewide transfer and articulation established by the commission under the transfer and articulation initiative, March 1, 2000.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259.
Ind. Code § 21-17-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-17-6-6
Redevelopment plan; approval by municipality; hearing; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If a redevelopment plan is approved by the redevelopment commission, the redevelopment commission shall proceed as provided by IC 36-7. If a redevelopment plan is approved by the plan commission of a municipality, the redevelopment commission shall give notice and hold a public hearing as provided in IC 36-7. If, after the public hearing, the redevelopment commission determines that the redevelopment of the project area as proposed will be of public utility and benefit, the redevelopment commission shall authorize the qualified entity to proceed with the acquisition and redevelopment of the property within the project area in accordance with the approved redevelopment plan.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-15-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258.
Ind. Code § 21-38-7-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-38-7-11
State educational institutions; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The state educational institution shall inform the board of trustees of the fund of:

(1) the employee's election to participate in the retirement benefit system established by the state educational institution; and

(2) the effective date of the employee's election.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-6.1-8-2(i).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279.
Ind. Code § 21-39-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-39-2-7
Powers of Indiana University faculty
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The faculty of Indiana University may do the following:

(1) Enforce the regulations adopted by the board of trustees of Indiana University for the government of the students.

(2) To carry out subdivision (1):

(A) reward and censure students; and

(B) suspend students who continue to violate the regulations adopted under subdivision (1) until a determination of the board of trustees concerning the students can be made.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-23-7 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.280.
Ind. Code § 21-27-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-27-10-4
"Eligible property"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "eligible property" means any property received by the board of trustees of a state educational institution, other than:

(1) state appropriations; or

(2) other public money received through another state educational institution, a state agency, or a local government entity.

As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.148.
Ind. Code § 21-44-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-44-6-9
Administrative support
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 9. The division of mental health and addiction shall provide administrative support for the board.

As added by P.L.142-2014, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 21-21-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 21 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-21-2-2
Board; body corporate
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The board of trustees constitutes a perpetual body corporate.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-56-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.262.
Ind. Code § 21-12-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-12-4-3
Renewal of grant; conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Freedom of choice grant renewals are governed by the same conditions as are set forth in IC 21-12-3-9.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21-16.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253.
Ind. Code § 21-40-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-40-4-8
Admission criteria; examinations
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. With respect to admission criteria, a state educational institution shall accept the Classic Learning Test examination to the same extent the state educational institution accepts the ACT or SAT examination.

As added by P.L.108-2026, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 21-39-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-39-2-3
Authority to govern by lawful means
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to the board of trustees of the following state educational institutions:

(1) Ball State University.

(2) Indiana University.

(3) Indiana State University.

(4) Purdue University.

(5) University of Southern Indiana.

(b) The board of trustees of a state educational institution may govern, by lawful means, the conduct of the state educational institution's students, faculty, and employees, wherever the conduct might occur, to prevent unlawful or objectionable acts that:

(1) seriously threaten the ability of the state educational institution to maintain the state educational institution's facilities; or

(2) violate the reasonable rules and standards of the state educational institution designed to protect the academic community from unlawful conduct or conduct presenting a serious threat to person or property of the academic community.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1-2(a)(3).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.280.
Ind. Code § 21-44-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-44-6-2-b
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.170-2009, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.142-2014, SEC.3; P.L.56-2023, SEC.203. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.307.
Ind. Code § 21-12-6-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-12-6-11
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-70-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.107-2012, SEC.26. Repealed by P.L.281-2013, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 21-18-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-18-7-1
Advisory committees; creation
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The commission may create advisory committees to assist the commission in performing the duties of the commission.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-8(10) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259.
Ind. Code § 21-9-2-22.1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-9-2-22.1
"Trust account"
Status: in_force

Sec. 22.1. "Trust account" means a trust account established by a contributor in the trust program by or for the benefit of an account beneficiary.

As added by P.L.135-2002, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 21-35-2-17 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-35-2-17
Liability of state or institutions for indebtedness limited
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. Indebtedness, a bond, or an obligation incurred or created under the authority of this chapter may not be or become:

(1) an indebtedness of or liability against the state of Indiana or a state educational institution; or

(2) a lien or charge against the property or funds of a state educational institution;

except to the extent of the property or income pledged or mortgaged as authorized.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-7-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-49-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-49-7-2
"Agent of a foreign adversary"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "agent of a foreign adversary" means a person:

(1) who either:

(A) is an agent, a representative, an employee, or a servant; or

(B) acts in any capacity at the order, request, or under the direction or control;

of the government of a foreign adversary; and

(2) whose activities are directly or indirectly financed in whole or in part by the government of a foreign adversary.

As added by P.L.131-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-41-14-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-41-14-7
Posting of reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The commission for higher education shall post the reports submitted under this chapter on the commission for higher education's website.

As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 21-36-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 36 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-36-3-10
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-11-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.277. Repealed by P.L.178-2018, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 21-33-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 33 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-33-3-8
Items included in cost of projects
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The cost of any project authorized under this chapter includes the following:

(1) The estimated cost of architectural, engineering, and consulting services.

(2) The estimated cost of the construction and any repair and rehabilitation project.

(3) The purchase price of any land to be purchased for the project.

(4) For lease-purchase projects, the total rent to be paid over the terms of the lease and over any additional period for which the state educational institution has an option for extension or renewal.

(5) The cost of equipment.

(6) The interest costs during construction.

(7) Other costs approved by the budget agency.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-5.5-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.274.
Ind. Code § 21-12-16-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 16 / Section 21-12-16-5
Scholarship qualifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) An applicant who is enrolled in an accredited postsecondary educational institution after June 30, 2017, may qualify for a scholarship under this section. To qualify for a scholarship, an applicant must:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(5) agree in writing to:

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

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

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

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

As added by P.L.105-2016, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.92-2020, SEC.101; P.L.63-2021, SEC.2; P.L.161-2023, SEC.1; P.L.242-2023, SEC.1; P.L.9-2024, SEC.425; P.L.44-2024, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-24-2.1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 24 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 21-24-2.1-5
Assumption of obligations and liabilities
Status: reserved

Sec. 5. (a) The university board shall assume all obligations and other liabilities of the ISU board that have been incurred by the ISU board for facilities located on the regional campus before the facilities are transferred to the university board under section 4 of this chapter.

(b) The liabilities described in subsection (a) include the following:

(1) Indiana State University Building Facilities Fee Bonds, Series D of 1971.

(2) Indiana State University Building Facilities Fee Bonds, Series F of 1975.

(3) Indiana State University Building Facilities Fee Bonds, Series G of 1978.

(4) Indiana State University Student Union Building Refunding Bonds (Evansville campus) dated January 1, 1978.

(5) Any interim financing authorized under IC 20-12-6 (before its repeal, now codified at IC 21-34), IC 20-12-7 (before its repeal, now codified at IC 21-35), or IC 20-12-9 (before its repeal, now codified at IC 21-35) and outstanding and unpaid on July 1, 1985.

(c) The university board shall:

(1) assume all other contractual liabilities and responsibilities of the ISU board:

(A) not described in subsection (a) or (b);

(B) expiring after June 30, 1985; and

(C) specifically applicable to activities or properties on the regional campus; and

(2) waive all rights under contracts generally applicable to Indiana State University.

(d) This subsection applies if:

(1) the ISU board may not lawfully delegate a contractual obligation described in subsection (c) to the university board;

(2) the ISU board may not lawfully assign a contractual right described in subsection (c) to the university board;

(3) a contractual obligation described in subsection (c) of the ISU board may not be lawfully extinguished; or

(4) the ISU board and the university board agree to continue a contract in its existing form.

The implementing agreements described in section 4 of this chapter must provide for joint use of the contracts described in this subsection in the name of the ISU board for the benefit of ISU and the university board, must allocate between the ISU board and the university board the benefits and costs of each contract described in this subsection, and must provide the terms of payment by the university board to the ISU board or on behalf of the ISU board.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.356.
Ind. Code § 21-31-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 31 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-31-8-2
Authority to furnish heat, light, power, and other like facilities or services
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The board of trustees of Vincennes University may furnish heat, light, power, and other like facilities or service to any or all structures to be constructed by Vincennes University from the plant or facilities of Vincennes University, with or without charge therefor.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-23.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.272.
Ind. Code § 21-36-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 36 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-36-3-4
Sale or conveyance of property received by gift or bequest
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The board of trustees of a state educational institution may determine that any real estate (including any real estate acquired by gift, bequest, or devise) for which the title of the real estate is in the name of the:

(1) state educational institution; or

(2) state of Indiana for the use and benefit of the state educational institution;

is not needed for any of the purposes of the state educational institution and that it would be advantageous for the state educational institution to give or sell the real estate.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-11-2(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.277. Amended by P.L.178-2018, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 21-34-6-16 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-34-6-16
Mandatory redemption
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. Bonds may be made subject, at the option of the holders, to mandatory redemption by the board of trustees of the state educational institution at the times and under the circumstances set forth in the authorizing resolution or indenture.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-40-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-40-5-11
Annual summary reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A state educational institution shall submit a summary report to the department and the local health department having jurisdiction by March 15 of each year. The annual summary report:

(1) must be signed by an official of the designated record keeping office certifying that the information included in the summary report is accurate; and

(2) must include the following:

(A) A statement of the number of students with certificates of immunity, categorized by disease.

(B) A statement of the number of students with appropriate documentation of exemption, categorized by disease.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-71-19.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.281.
Ind. Code § 21-18-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-18-8-2
Long range plan; factors pertinent to the development of the plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. In developing the long range plan, the commission shall take into account:

(1) the plans and interests of the state private postsecondary educational institutions;

(2) anticipated enrollments in state public and private postsecondary educational institutions;

(3) reducing the financial burden on students and their families for postsecondary education;

(4) the impact on economic development;

(5) the higher educational operating funding outcomes based formula created by the commission under IC 21-18-16; and

(6) other factors pertinent to the quality of educational opportunity available to the citizens of Indiana.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-8(1) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259. Amended by P.L.66-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-14-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 11 / Section 21-14-11-1
Lawful presence required for resident tuition rate; exception
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This section does not apply to an individual who was enrolled in a state educational institution on or before July 1, 2011.

(b) An individual who is not lawfully present in the United States is not eligible to pay the resident tuition rate that is determined by the state educational institution.

As added by P.L.209-2011, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.180-2013, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-41-14-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-41-14-9
Expiration
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. This chapter expires July 1, 2026.

As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 21-24-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-24-3-4
Board; membership qualifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The board of trustees must include at least the following:

(1) One (1) member who is an alumnus of the University of Southern Indiana or an alumnus of the regional campus.

(2) One (1) member who is a full-time student in good standing enrolled in the University of Southern Indiana.

(3) One (1) member who is a resident of Vanderburgh County.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.265.
Ind. Code § 21-47-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 47 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-47-3-1
Geodetic adviser; Purdue University; appointment
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Purdue University shall establish the office of geodetic adviser for the state.

(b) The geodetic adviser is appointed by and serves at the discretion of Purdue University. Purdue University shall determine the amount of compensation for the geodetic adviser.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 32-19-4-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.288.
Ind. Code § 21-13-12-21 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 12 / Section 21-13-12-21
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to carry out this chapter.

As added by P.L.232-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 21-12-16.5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 21-12-16.5-15
Other scholarships or forms of financial aid; conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) Subject to subsections (c) and (d), the amount of a scholarship awarded under this chapter may not be reduced because the student receives other scholarships or forms of financial aid.

(b) Except as otherwise provided under law and subject to subsection (c), the amount of any other state financial aid received by a student may not be reduced because the student receives a scholarship under this chapter.

(c) The total amount of scholarships or other financial aid a student receives may not exceed the total amount of expenses to attend the accredited postsecondary educational institution, including tuition, room, board, and other fees.

(d) The commission may not award a scholarship to an individual under this chapter if the individual receives an award under IC 21-12-16.

As added by P.L.161-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-38-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-38-3-10
Vincennes University board; power to appoint subordinate officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The board of trustees of Vincennes University may:

(1) appoint subordinate officers the board believes convenient for:

(A) the police of Vincennes University; and

(B) carrying the statutory powers and duties of Vincennes University into effect; and

(2) by ordinance:

(A) require such sureties from the subordinate officers;

(B) annex the fees to the subordinate officers of Vincennes University; and

(C) impose such fines for a neglect of duty or misconduct in office;

as the board of trustees of Vincennes University determines proper.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-5(2).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279.
Ind. Code § 21-18-1-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-18-1-3.5
"Intermediary"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. "Intermediary" means an organization that connects individuals with companies looking for new workers.

As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 21-23-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 23 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-23-4-6
Treasurer; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The treasurer shall:

(1) receive;

(2) take charge of; and

(3) manage, under the direction of the board of trustees;

all stocks and funds belonging to Purdue University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-38-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.264.
Ind. Code § 21-40-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-40-1-2
"Academic term"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Academic term" means the regularly scheduled period of on-campus instruction offered by a state educational institution that is substantially comparable to a traditional semester.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-71-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.281.
Ind. Code § 21-12-15-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 15 / Section 21-12-15-3
Student education loan information provided by educational institution
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) An eligible institution that receives education loan information for a student enrolled in the eligible institution shall provide to that student the following information:

(1) An estimate of the total amount of education loans taken out by the student.

(2) An estimate of:

(A) the potential total payoff amount of the education loans incurred or a range of the total payoff amount; and

(B) monthly repayment amounts that a similarly situated borrower may incur, including principal and interest, for the amount of loans the student has taken out at the time the information is provided.

The information provided under this subdivision may include a statement that the estimates and ranges provided are general in nature and not meant as a guarantee or promise of the actual projected amount.

(3) The percentage of the borrowing limit the student has reached at the time the information is provided.

(b) An eligible institution shall provide the information required under subsection (a) annually.

(c) An eligible institution does not incur liability for any representations made under this section.

As added by P.L.15-2015, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-29-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 29 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-29-1-3
"Swap agreement"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Swap agreement" refers to:

(1) an agreement (including terms and conditions incorporated by reference in the agreement) that is a rate swap agreement, basis swap, forward rate agreement, interest rate option, rate cap agreement, rate floor agreement, rate collar agreement, or any other similar agreement (including any option to enter into any of the agreements described in this subdivision);

(2) any combination of the agreements described in subdivision (1); or

(3) a master agreement for an agreement or a combination of agreements described in subdivisions (1) and (2), together with all supplements to the agreement.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1.3-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.270.
Ind. Code § 21-15-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-15-9-2
Criteria for appointments
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The appointments under this chapter shall be made on the basis of scholarship and superior mental ability.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256.
Ind. Code § 21-43-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-43-1-5
"Postsecondary credit"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. "Postsecondary credit" means credit toward:

(1) an associate degree;

(2) a baccalaureate degree; or

(3) a career and technical education certification;

that is granted by an eligible institution upon the successful completion of a course taken in a high school setting under a postsecondary enrollment opportunity established under this article.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-30-11.5-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.284. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.111; P.L.229-2011, SEC.243; P.L.125-2013, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 21-25-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-25-3-2
Board; appointments
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Nine (9) members of the board of trustees shall be appointed by the governor, one (1) of whom must be a resident of Knox County and one (1) must be an alumnus of Vincennes University. In addition, the governor shall appoint one (1) trustee who is a full-time student of Vincennes University during the student's term.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.266.
Ind. Code § 21-34-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-34-6-3
Liens
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The lien of the pledges or mortgages, to the extent of the lien, unless otherwise determined by the board of trustees of the state educational institution, is a first and primary lien for the payment of the bonds secured and the interest on the bonds.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-13-12-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 12 / Section 21-13-12-8
Scholarship requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) An applicant who is enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in an accredited law school after June 30, 2026, may qualify for a scholarship under this chapter.

(b) To qualify for a scholarship under this chapter, an applicant must meet the following requirements:

(1) Apply for a scholarship on a form supplied by the commission.

(2) Have applied and been accepted for enrollment as a full-time or part-time student in an accredited law school.

(3) Agree in writing to:

(A) work as a full-time:

(i) deputy prosecuting attorney; or

(ii) public defender;

in Indiana for at least five (5) consecutive years immediately following the date the applicant is admitted to practice law in Indiana; and

(B) repay all or a prorated amount of the scholarship, as determined by the commission, if the applicant fails to meet the requirements under clause (A).

(4) Submit a written essay, as determined by the commission.

(5) Complete a curriculum path established for the practice of law in Indiana that must include the study of the rules of evidence, criminal and civil rules of procedure, substantive criminal law, and constitutional law that is specific to Indiana. The curriculum path must also include opportunities for experiential learning.

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

As added by P.L.232-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 21-21-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-21-1-3
"Trustees"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Trustee" refers to a trustee of the board.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.262.
Ind. Code § 21-25-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-25-3-5
Board; vacancies
Status: repealed

Sec. 5. If a vacancy occurs in the membership of the board of trustees, the vacancy shall be filled by the board of trustees for the unexpired term.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.266.
Ind. Code § 21-27-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-27-4-3
Board; powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The board of trustees may make all bylaws necessary to carry into effect the powers conferred on the board of trustees.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-23-2(c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-6-24 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18.5-6-24
Adjudication
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. 24. An action of the board for proprietary education concerning the issuance, denial, or revocation of an authorization under this chapter is subject to review under IC 4-21.5.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.273-2013, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 21-39-9.1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 21-39-9.1-3
Reporting requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A public report published under section 2 of this chapter must include the following:

(1) The name of the group or organization involved in the hazing.

(2) The date on which the hazing incident occurred.

(3) The date the state educational institution started the investigation.

(4) The date the group or organization was charged with misconduct.

(5) The date on which the citation, sanction, or other punishment was implemented.

(6) A description of:

(A) the hazing incident;

(B) the findings of the investigation; and

(C) the citation, sanction, or other punishment implemented.

(7) The date the state educational institution completed the investigation.

(b) A public report published under section 2 of this chapter:

(1) may not include personal identifying information of the individual student members and is subject to the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g et seq.); and

(2) must include the following:

(A) A notice that:

(i) additional information related to the investigation, citation, sanction, other punishment, and group or organization is available upon request;

(ii) the state educational institution is required to comply with IC 5-14-3 (access to public records); and

(iii) information protected by the federal Educational Education Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g et seq.) may not be released.

(B) Instructions on how a person may request additional information from the state educational institution about an incident contained in the public report.

As added by P.L.162-2024, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 21-12-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-12-1-2
"Academic term"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Academic term" means a semester, a trimester, a quarter, or any other equivalent term set forth by an eligible institution and used to divide an academic year into periods in which classes are held.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-22.1-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.281-2013, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-41-13-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-41-13-5
Establishment of reverse transfer associate degree program
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The reverse transfer associate degree program is established to provide a uniform, statewide policy for Ivy Tech Community College and Vincennes University to award associate degrees to:

(1) reverse transfer eligible undergraduate students; and

(2) reverse transfer eligible former students;

through the reverse transfer of applicable credit hours in an efficient and timely manner at no cost to the undergraduate and former students under this chapter.

(b) The commission for higher education shall administer the program.

(c) Subject to the policy established under section 6 of this chapter, Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University, as applicable, shall determine whether an individual is a:

(1) reverse transfer eligible undergraduate student; or

(2) reverse transfer eligible former student.

As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-27-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-27-1-2
Liberal construction
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The covered statutes may not be construed to discourage or disparage the status of students, faculty, and other persons or the valid concerns of the public in matters of policy and of management of state educational institutions.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 21-44-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-44-7-8
Graduate medical education fund; matching funds requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The graduate medical education fund is established within the state treasury. Subject to subsection (b), money in the fund is to be used for the purposes specified in sections 2(1), 2(3), and 7 of this chapter.

(b) Except as provided in section 7(b) of this chapter, a recipient of money from the fund must agree to provide matching funds equal to at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the money provided.

(c) The fund consists of the following:

(1) Appropriations by the general assembly.

(2) Grants.

(3) Gifts.

(d) The board shall administer the fund.

(e) The expenses of administering the fund may be paid from the fund.

(f) Money in the fund that is not needed to meet the obligations of the fund may be invested in the manner that other public money is invested. Interest or other investment returns on money in the fund become part of the fund.

(g) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to any other fund and remains available for expenditure for the purposes specified in sections 2(1), 2(3), and 7 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.190-2015, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.37-2020, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 21-39.5-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-39.5-6-1
Article construction and interpretation
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Nothing in this article may be construed to do the following:

(1) Preclude efforts to gauge an applicant's commitment, plans, or past performance in fostering intellectual diversity.

(2) Prohibit an institution from:

(A) requiring a student, faculty member, contractor, or any other employee of the institution to comply with federal or state antidiscrimination laws; or

(B) taking action against a student, faculty member, contractor, or any other employee of the institution for a violation of federal or state antidiscrimination laws.

(3) Limit or restrict the academic freedom of faculty members or prevent faculty members from teaching, researching, or writing publications about diversity, equity, and inclusion or other topics.

(4) Prohibit an institution from considering the subject matter competency of any candidate for employment, reappointment, tenure, or promotion when the subject matter is germane to the candidate's or faculty member's field of scholarship.

(5) Prohibit an institution from considering the candidate's or faculty member's past or potential for future contributions to fostering a culture of intellectual diversity at the institution.

(6) Prohibit an institution from complying with federal requirements to be eligible for federal grants.

As added by P.L.113-2024, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-12-16.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 21-12-16.5-6
Consideration of applications; priority
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The commission shall consider each application and determine the eligibility of the applicant for the scholarship. The commission shall give priority to recent high school graduates, students pursuing teacher shortage areas as described in 34 CFR 682.210(q)(6), and students showing significant financial need when selecting applicants.

(b) The commission shall also give priority to an individual who is a member of a household with an annual income of not more than the amount required for the individual to qualify for the free or reduced price lunch program under the national school lunch program as determined for the immediately preceding taxable year for the household for which the individual was claimed as a dependent.

As added by P.L.161-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-46-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 46 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-46-5-3
State cooperative extension service; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Each county cooperative extension service educator under the supervision of the state cooperative extension service of Purdue University shall do the following:

(1) Provide and carry on educational programs in agricultural production, home economics, family living, management, public affairs, community development, and recreation.

(2) Assist other university programs of education, research, and assistance established for the welfare of Indiana residents.

(3) Conduct 4-H club and other work with youth.

(4) Give information and advice to producers, distributors, and consumers regarding production, processing, marketing, and use of agricultural products.

(5) Give advice and technical assistance concerning soil fertility and other natural resources.

(6) Cooperate with farmers, farmers' organizations, home economics organizations, and other rural and urban organizations.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-42.1-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.287.
Ind. Code § 21-35-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-35-3-9
Authority to improve and use acquired property
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A state educational institution may improve and use any property acquired for a support facility or a research facility.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-49-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-49-2-6
Civil action; relief
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) If an institution violates this chapter, a current or former student who is:

(1) deprived of the student's transcript or diploma; or

(2) otherwise directly or indirectly injured;

as a result of the violation may bring a civil action against the institution.

(b) The court may award to a student who prevails in an action under this section any of the following:

(1) Injunctive relief.

(2) Costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

As added by P.L.51-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-43-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-43-1-4
"High school diploma"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "high school diploma", for purposes of IC 21-43-8, refers to an Indiana diploma earned under IC 21-43-8.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.284. Amended by P.L.7-2011, SEC.16; P.L.125-2013, SEC.7; P.L.192-2018, SEC.57.
Ind. Code § 21-18-14-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-18-14-5
Targeted outreach by commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The commission shall conduct targeted outreach to project students.

As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.236. Amended by P.L.37-2020, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 21-24-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-24-3-1
Management of university
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The authority to manage the university is vested in the board of trustees.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-64-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.265.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-6-12 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18.5-6-12
Issuance of authorization
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 12. (a) After an investigation and a finding that the information in the application is true and that the postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution meets the minimum standards, the board for proprietary education shall issue an authorization to the postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution upon payment of an additional fee of at least twenty-five dollars ($25). An applicant's market research may not be considered or required by the board for proprietary education as a condition for authorizing or renewing the accreditation of or for authorization of the programs of a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution.

(b) The board for proprietary education may waive inspection of a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution that has been authorized by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education whose standards are approved by the board for proprietary education as meeting or exceeding the requirements of this chapter.

(c) A valid license, authorization to operate, or other form of authorization issued to a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution by another state may be accepted, instead of inspection, if:

(1) the requirements of that state meet or exceed the requirements of this chapter; and

(2) the other state will, in turn, extend reciprocity to postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institutions authorized by the board for proprietary education.

(d) The board for proprietary education may join interstate reciprocity agreements and authorize an institution to operate in Indiana, if the:

(1) institution; and

(2) state in which both the institution's:

(A) principal campus is located; and

(B) institutional accreditation is provided;

are members of the interstate reciprocity agreement.

(e) An authorization issued under this section expires one (1) year following the authorization's issuance.

(f) An authorized postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution may renew the institution's authorization annually upon:

(1) the payment of a fee of at least twenty-five dollars ($25); and

(2) continued compliance with this chapter.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.13-2013, SEC.61; P.L.273-2013, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 21-15-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-15-6-3
Conditions for appointed persons
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), an individual appointed under this chapter is entitled to enter, remain, and receive instruction in Indiana University for the next school year after the individual's appointment under the same conditions, qualifications, and regulations prescribed for other applicants for admission to, or students in, Indiana University.

(b) A student attending Indiana University after appointment under this chapter may not be charged any contingent fees.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-23-10 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256.
Ind. Code § 21-12-14-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-12-14-2
Degree maps; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. This section applies to a student who initially enrolls in a state educational institution after July 31, 2014. A state educational institution shall develop a degree map for each full-time student based on the student's specific educational objective or course of study. A full-time student's degree map must contain:

(1) an academic term by academic term sequence of course options that will allow the full-time student to complete either:

(A) a baccalaureate degree within four (4) academic years; or

(B) an associate degree within two (2) academic years;

in the student's intended field of study;

(2) the expected date that the student will earn a baccalaureate degree or an associate degree described in subdivision (1);

(3) the academic requirements that a student must complete each academic year to timely earn a degree described in subdivision (1); and

(4) any information the commission determines is appropriate under section 1 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.281-2013, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 21-41-13-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-41-13-7
Reverse transfer associate degree; consent
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A state educational institution may not award or confer an associate degree under this chapter or through any similar reverse transfer process without the informed and written consent of the:

(1) reverse transfer eligible undergraduate student; or

(2) reverse transfer eligible former student.

As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-9-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-9-10-4
Liberal construction of article
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. This article shall be construed liberally to effectuate the purposes and objectives of this article. The purposes and objectives of this article and the provisions of this article that grant powers shall be broadly interpreted to effectuate the article's purposes and objectives and not to imply any limitation of powers.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-40-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-40-5-9
State educational institution records of student immunization status
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The designated record keeping office shall maintain records obtained under section 7 of this chapter containing the required elements of the immunization status of an enrolled student. The information required on the certificate of immunity and the documentation of exemption, whichever applies, constitutes the required elements of an enrolled student's immunization status. The information on the certificate of immunity and the documentation of exemption, whichever applies:

(1) is sufficient for accurate compliance with section 11 of this chapter; and

(2) must be accepted by each state educational institution for purposes of this chapter.

(b) The department and the local health department shall, for good cause shown that there exists a substantial threat to the:

(1) health and safety of a student; or

(2) community of an educational institution;

be able to validate immunization reports by onsite reviews or examinations of nonidentifying immunization record data. This section does not independently authorize the department, a local department of health, or an agent of the state or local department of health to have access to identifying medical or academic record data of individual students attending nonaccredited private postsecondary educational institutions.

(c) The records referred to in subsection (a) are sufficient to enable the state educational institution to generate a listing of the students who have filed documentation of exemption forms. The state educational institution shall develop sufficient plans for excluding these students from the state educational institution for the protection of these students if an outbreak of a vaccine preventable disease listed in section 2 of this chapter occurs at or near the campus of the state educational institution.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-71-17.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.281.
Ind. Code § 21-16-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-16-2-2
EARN Indiana fund; established; administration
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The EARN Indiana fund is established to provide reimbursement to eligible employers who enter into agreements with the commission under this chapter.

(b) The fund consists of appropriations from the state general fund and contributions from private sources.

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

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

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

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-20.5-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.49; P.L.272-2013, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-6-14 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18.5-6-14-b
Hearing
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 14. (a) A postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution, after notification that the institution's authorization has been refused, revoked, or suspended, may apply for a hearing before the commission for higher education concerning the institution's qualifications. The application for a hearing must be filed in writing with the commission for higher education not more than thirty (30) days after receipt of notice of the denial, revocation, or suspension.

(b) The commission for higher education shall give a hearing promptly and with not less than ten (10) days notice of the date, time, and place. The postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution is entitled to be represented by counsel and to offer oral and documentary evidence relevant to the issue.

(c) Not more than fifteen (15) days after a hearing, the commission for higher education shall make written findings of fact, a written decision, and a written order based solely on the evidence submitted at the hearing, either granting or denying authorization to the postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.273-2013, SEC.20; P.L.152-2026, SEC.283.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-18.5-1-3
Treatment of references relating to proprietary education
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. 3. Any reference to the Indiana commission for postsecondary proprietary education or the Indiana commission on proprietary education in any statute or rule shall be treated:

(1) after June 30, 2012, as a reference to the board for proprietary education established by IC 21-18.5-5-1 if the reference pertains to a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution; or

(2) if the reference pertains to a postsecondary proprietary educational institution (as defined in IC 22-4.1-21-9):

(A) after June 30, 2012, and before July 1, 2016, as a reference to the state workforce innovation council established by IC 22-4.1-22-3 (before its repeal); or

(B) after June 30, 2016, as a reference to the department of workforce development established by IC 22-4.1-2-1.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.69-2015, SEC.11; P.L.178-2016, SEC.1; P.L.152-2018, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 21-12-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-12-1-14
"Scholarship"
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. "Scholarship", for the purposes of IC 21-12-6, refers to a twenty-first century scholarship awarded under IC 21-12-6.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-70-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253.
Ind. Code § 21-12-6.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 21-12-6.5-5
Violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A person who knowingly or intentionally submits a false or misleading application or other document under this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.100-2009, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-27-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-27-2-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.179-2007, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.31-2010, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.134-2012, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 21-40-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-40-6-1
Student enrollment reporting
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Not later than November 1 of each year, the commission for higher education shall prepare a report that includes the following:

(1) Student enrollment data for:

(A) each state educational institution; and

(B) each state educational institution's college or program of:

(i) engineering; and

(ii) computer science;

if the institution offers a college or program described in this subdivision.

(2) Information regarding the following for each state educational institution:

(A) The percentage of students enrolled in the state educational institution who are charged tuition based on the resident tuition rate.

(B) The percentage of students enrolled in the state educational institution who are charged tuition based on the nonresident tuition rate.

A state educational institution must submit to the commission any information needed by the commission to determine the percentages under this subdivision.

(b) The report described in subsection (a) must include the following student enrollment data information:

(1) The total number of students enrolled in the institution, college, or program, not including students enrolled in a dual credit offering or a dual enrollment course, disaggregated by the following:

(A) The number and percentage of enrolled students who:

(i) are Indiana residents; and

(ii) are not Indiana residents.

(B) The number and percentage of enrolled students who:

(i) are United States citizens; and

(ii) are not United States citizens.

(C) The number and percentage of enrolled students described under clause (B)(ii) disaggregated by the student's country of origin.

(2) The total number of students enrolled in a dual credit offering or a dual enrollment course from the institution, college, or program.

(c) The commission for higher education shall:

(1) submit the report required under subsection (a) to the:

(A) legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6; and

(B) budget committee; and

(2) publish the report on the commission's website.

As added by P.L.138-2025, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.150-2026, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 21-19-3-0.3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-19-3-0.3
Legalization of certain actions taken under prior law
Status: in_force

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

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

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

is legalized and validated.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.351.
Ind. Code § 21-18-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-18-2-3
Powers of commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The commission may sue and be sued in the name of the commission.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.1-2(5).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259.
Ind. Code § 21-14-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-14-2-8
Public hearing; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A state educational institution shall hold a public hearing before adopting a proposed tuition and fee rate increase. The state educational institution shall give public notice of the hearing at least ten (10) days before the hearing. The public notice must include the specific proposal for the tuition and fee rate increase and the expected uses of the revenue to be raised by the proposed increase. The hearing must be held not later than thirty (30) days after the commission has established the recommended tuition and mandatory fee increase targets for each state educational institution under section 12.5 of this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.272; P.L.229-2011, SEC.233; P.L.107-2012, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 21-14-14-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-14-14-3
Eligibility for resident tuition rate
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Subject to subsection (c), a qualified nonresident veteran who enrolls in a state educational institution not later than three (3) years after the date of the qualified nonresident veteran's discharge or separation from the armed forces of the United States or the Indiana National Guard is eligible to pay the resident tuition rate determined by the state educational institution for a qualified course taken by the qualified nonresident veteran while attending the state educational institution.

(b) A qualified nonresident veteran is eligible to pay the resident tuition rate for a qualified course regardless of the fact that the qualified nonresident veteran does not reside in Indiana and has not established Indiana residency under the otherwise applicable policies of the state educational institution.

(c) A qualified nonresident veteran must provide the following to the state educational institution at the time that the qualified nonresident veteran enrolls in the state educational institution:

(1) Proof that the qualified nonresident veteran resides in a state that borders Indiana.

(2) Proof that the qualified nonresident veteran receives financial benefits or financial resources under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, as amended.

As added by P.L.24-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-38-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-38-7-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a state educational institution that had at least one (1) employee who was a fund member on July 1, 1980.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-6.1-8-0.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279.
Ind. Code § 21-28-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-28-4-6
Separate legal entities; powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A separate legal entity established by an agreement has only the powers delegated to it by the agreement.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-65-4(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-27-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-27-10-3
"Commission"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the commission for higher education of the state of Indiana established under IC 21-18-2.

As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.148.
Ind. Code § 21-42-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 42 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-42-6-8
Single articulation pathways; reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Not later than July 1, 2016, and by July 1 of each subsequent year, each state educational institution shall provide data driven reports to the commission for higher education concerning the performance of transfer students who are graduates with an associate degree at the state educational institution in single articulation pathways created under section 4 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.120-2013, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 21-13-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-13-9-1
"Licensed physician"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "licensed physician" means an individual:

(1) who holds an unlimited license to practice medicine in Indiana under IC 25-22.5, including an osteopathic physician; and

(2) who practices primary care.

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.219.
Ind. Code § 21-39.5-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-39.5-5-2
Student survey; promotion and provision to students
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. If the commission for higher education establishes a student survey under section 1 of this chapter, each institution may promote and provide to students the survey established under section 1 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.113-2024, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-17-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-17-4-6
Public accessibility to files
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The files must be accessible to the public upon request.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-62-5 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258.
Ind. Code § 21-16-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-16-5-7
Board of directors; executive session
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The board of directors of the corporation may meet in executive session to do any of the following:

(1) Discuss negotiating strategies with respect to financing arrangements or proposals, in addition to those items listed in IC 5-14-1.5-6.1.

(2) Discuss, prepare bids for, or respond to proposals or arrangements for raising capital or acquiring assets.

(3) Discuss and prepare competitive marketing strategies.

(4) Engage in strategic planning.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.2-3(f).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257. Amended by P.L.132-2013, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-14-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-14-8-1
Eligibility; certification of eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A state educational institution shall waive tuition for a student who is:

(1) eligible for free or reduced price lunch in high school;

(2) accepted into a postsecondary enrollment opportunity under IC 21-43-4; and

(3) accepted for admission to the state educational institution.

(b) The high school a student attends shall certify the student's income to a state educational institution to determine the student's eligibility for a tuition and fee waiver under this section.

(c) A high school may certify a student's eligibility for a tuition and fee waiver under this section based upon any of the following types of information:

(1) A free or reduced price lunch application form.

(2) A state or federal income tax return.

(3) A certification from the office of the secretary of family and social services.

(4) Any state agency certification based upon income records.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-30-11.5-6(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255. Amended by P.L.140-2008, SEC.9; P.L.125-2013, SEC.3; P.L.23-2026, SEC.221.
Ind. Code § 21-36-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 36 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-36-3-11
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-11-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.277. Repealed by P.L.178-2018, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 21-12-16-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 16 / Section 21-12-16-1
"Program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "program" means the next generation Hoosier educators scholarship program established by section 2 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.105-2016, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-9-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-9-2-3
"Account beneficiary"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Account beneficiary" means the individual who is:

(1) designated as the beneficiary of an account at the time the account is established under this article; and

(2) designated as the new beneficiary when beneficiaries are changed.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.25-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-35-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-35-1-11
"Revenue obligations"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. "Revenue obligations", for purposes of IC 21-35-5, means any obligations, including:

(1) bonds;

(2) notes;

(3) temporary, interim, or permanent certificates of indebtedness;

(4) debentures; or

(5) other obligations;

payable out of revenues derived from properties described in IC 21-35-5.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-9-1(2).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-34-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-34-10-6
Issuance of bonds without approval of the general assembly; maximum amount
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Bonds may be issued by the board of trustees of a state educational institution without the approval of the general assembly if, after the issuance, the total amount of outstanding bonds issued by the board of trustees of a state educational institution without approval will not exceed two million dollars ($2,000,000). However, the bonds must be approved as provided in section 1 of this chapter.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-17-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-17-5-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a college, university, or junior college that:

(1) is accredited by the North Central Association; and

(2) is not a state educational institution.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258.
Ind. Code § 21-19-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 19 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-19-1-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

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

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.260.
Ind. Code § 21-18-15.1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 15.1 / Section 21-18-15.1-7
Use of grants
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A school corporation or charter school that is awarded a grant under section 6 of this chapter:

(1) shall provide stipends to:

(A) program participants; and

(B) teachers who act as mentors to program participants under the teacher residency program; and

(2) may use money from the grant award to pay the approved postsecondary educational institution with which the school corporation or charter school has partnered for administrative costs incurred by the approved postsecondary educational institution in developing and implementing the teacher residency program.

As added by P.L.74-2019, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-31-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 31 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-31-9-3
Purchase of mid-level blend fuel, E85, or blended biodiesel fuel by state educational institutions; exemptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "blended biodiesel" refers to a blend of biodiesel with petroleum diesel so that the percentage of biodiesel in the blend is at least two percent (2%) (B2 or greater). The term does not include biodiesel (B100).

(b) As used in this section, "diesel fueled vehicle" refers to a vehicle that is capable of using diesel to fuel its primary motor.

(c) As used in this section, "ethanol" means agriculturally derived ethyl alcohol.

(d) As used in this section, "E85" has the meaning set forth in IC 6-6-1.1-103.

(e) As used in this section, "gasoline fueled vehicle" refers to a vehicle that is capable of using gasoline to fuel its primary motor.

(f) As used in this section, "mid-level blend fuel" means a fuel blend consisting of:

(1) at least twenty percent (20%) but not more than seventy-three percent (73%) ethanol; and

(2) gasoline as the balance.

(g) As used in this section, "vehicle" includes the following:

(1) An automobile.

(2) A truck.

(3) A tractor.

(h) Except as provided by subsections (j) and (k), a state educational institution shall whenever possible purchase mid-level blend fuel or E85 to fuel the gasoline fueled vehicles owned or operated by the state educational institution.

(i) Except as provided by subsections (j) and (k), a state educational institution shall whenever possible purchase blended biodiesel fuel to fuel the diesel fueled vehicles owned or operated by the state educational institution.

(j) The following vehicles are exempt from the requirements of subsections (h) and (i):

(1) A vehicle that is leased by the state educational institution for thirty (30) days or less.

(2) A vehicle that:

(A) is primarily powered by an electric motor; or

(B) can use only propane, compressed or liquified natural gas, or methanol as its fuel source.

(k) The following vehicles are exempt from the requirements of subsection (h) or (i), whichever is appropriate:

(1) A gasoline fueled vehicle in which the use of mid-level blend fuel or E85 has not been approved by the manufacturer.

(2) A diesel fueled vehicle in which the use of blended biodiesel fuel has not been approved by the manufacturer.

(3) A gasoline fueled vehicle in which the use of mid-level blend fuel is prohibited by the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.).

As added by P.L.148-2009, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.190-2014, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 21-36-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 36 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-36-3-6
Real property value determination by appraisal
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Except as provided in section 7 of this chapter, the value of the real estate to be sold and conveyed under this chapter shall be determined by two (2) disinterested appraisers appointed by the board of trustees of the state educational institution. Real estate may be sold or conveyed for less than the appraised value if the board of trustees of a state educational institution approves a resolution that authorizes the sale or conveyance of real estate for less than the appraised value.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-11-2(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.277. Amended by P.L.217-2017, SEC.149; P.L.178-2018, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-18.5-5-3
Member salary and benefits
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 3. (a) A member of the board for proprietary education who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

(b) Each member of the board for proprietary education who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 21-44-3.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 21-44-3.5-1
Eligible institution admissions; standardized test
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. If an eligible institution requires a standardized admissions test for admission to a graduate or postgraduate health education program, the standardized test shall be:

(1) required of all students seeking admission to the graduate or postgraduate health education program; and

(2) focused on knowledge and critical thinking.

As added by P.L.232-2025, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 21-45-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-45-5-2
Indianapolis center; medical treatment emphasis
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. One (1) center established under section 1 of this chapter must be located in Indianapolis, with faculty and staff from Indiana University. This center must focus on basic research with an emphasis on clinical research into medical treatments for injuries to the central nervous system.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30.6-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.286.
Ind. Code § 21-40-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-40-1-6
"Documentation of exemption"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Documentation of exemption" means a form that:

(1) is acceptable to a state educational institution; and

(2) indicates the circumstances as described in IC 21-40-5-4 and IC 21-40-5-6 entitling the student to an exemption from the requirements in IC 21-40-5-2 and IC 21-40-5-3.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-71-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.281. Amended by P.L.1-2025, SEC.203.
Ind. Code § 21-12-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-12-4-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21-18 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.229-2011, SEC.226. Repealed by P.L.234-2015, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 21-12-16-16 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 16 / Section 21-12-16-16
Scholarship subject to appropriation
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. An applicant is eligible to receive a scholarship under this chapter only if an appropriation has been made to carry out the specific purposes of this chapter.

As added by P.L.105-2016, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-9-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-9-4-2
Salary; reimbursement
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) An appointed member of the board is not entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Each appointed member is, however, entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties.

(b) An ex officio member of the board is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-35-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-35-5-4
Supplemental effect of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. This chapter may be construed as supplemental to IC 21-35-2 and IC 21-35-3.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-9-7 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-42-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 42 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-42-2-1
Elimination of home campus requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A state educational institution having a regional campus may not have a rule, regulation, or policy stating that a student who is pursuing education at a regional campus of the state educational institution must obtain any hours of credit in residence on the home campus of the state educational institution in order to obtain a degree, if courses to obtain the degree are available on the regional campus.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-17-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.283.
Ind. Code § 21-44-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-44-1-3
"Board"
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. 3. (a) "Board", for purposes of IC 21-44-5, refers to the medical education board established by IC 21-44-5-1.

(b) "Board", for purposes of IC 21-44-6, refers to the mental health and addiction services development programs board established by IC 21-44-6-1.

(c) "Board", for purposes of IC 21-44-7, refers to the graduate medical education board established by IC 21-44-7-2.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285. Amended by P.L.170-2009, SEC.5; P.L.142-2014, SEC.1; P.L.190-2015, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-30-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 30 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-30-5-6
Sale or conveyance of property received by gift or bequest
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The board of trustees may, if not inconsistent with the terms and conditions of the gift, bequest, or devise:

(1) sell, convey, or otherwise dispose of real property received as a gift, bequest, or devise; and

(2) invest, reinvest, or use the proceeds derived from the sale, conveyance, or disposition of the real property;

if the board of trustees determines that the action will be of the greatest benefit to Vincennes University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-26 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.271.
Ind. Code § 21-12-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-12-1-15
"Scholarship applicant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. "Scholarship applicant" refers to an individual who qualifies for a twenty-first century scholarship under IC 21-12-6-6.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253.
Ind. Code § 21-18-16-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 16 / Section 21-18-16-2.5
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.201-2023, SEC.227. Expired 7-1-2024 by P.L.201-2023, SEC.227.
Ind. Code § 21-12-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-12-4-1
Freedom of choice program; establishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The freedom of choice grant program is established. The commission shall administer the freedom of choice grant program.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21-15 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253.
Ind. Code § 21-43-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-43-9-2
"Department"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "department" means the department of education established by IC 20-19-3-1.

As added by P.L.216-2021, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 21-18-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-18-8-1
Long range plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The commission shall develop, update, and implement a long range plan for postsecondary education.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-8(1) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259. Amended by P.L.66-2022, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-21-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-21-3-2
Board; membership
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The board of trustees is composed of nine (9) trustees appointed by the governor as follows:

(1) Seven (7) competent individuals, one (1) of whom must be a student.

(2) Two (2) competent individuals who are alumni of Indiana State University nominated by the alumni council of Indiana State University.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.262.
Ind. Code § 21-47-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 47 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-47-3-2
Duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The geodetic adviser is responsible for implementing a new system of geodetic control monuments in the form of a high accuracy geodetic reference network that is part of the National Spatial Reference System and that meets the needs of geodetic and geographic information users.

(b) The geodetic adviser shall coordinate and assist in the following:

(1) The design of the geodetic reference network.

(2) The establishment of any geodetic reference monument.

(3) The maintenance of data base control stations, to the extent that funding is available.

(4) The establishment and implementation of quality control and quality assurance programs for the geodetic reference network.

(5) The assistance and training of users of the geodetic reference network.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 32-19-4-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.288.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-18.5-5-1-b
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.267.
Ind. Code § 21-24-2.1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 24 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 21-24-2.1-7
University board duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The university board shall:

(1) fix, maintain, and collect the fees, rates, and charges for the student union building transferred to the university board under section 4 of this chapter;

(2) levy and collect service fees from students enrolled in the University of Southern Indiana allocable to the student union building transferred to the university board under the authority of section 4 of this chapter;

(3) transfer to the ISU board amounts necessary to provide for payments on the Indiana State University Student Union Building Refunding Bonds (Evansville campus) dated January 1, 1978; and

(4) otherwise comply with the requirements in the indenture of mortgage dated January 2, 1978, for the student union building transferred to the university board under section 4 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.356.
Ind. Code § 21-39-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-39-8-4
"Materially and substantially disrupt"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this chapter, "materially and substantially disrupt" means the act of knowingly or intentionally doing one (1) or more of the following:

(1) Significantly hindering the protected expressive activity of another individual or group.

(2) Preventing the communication of a message of another individual or group.

(3) Preventing the transaction of the business of a lawful meeting, gathering, or procession by:

(A) engaging in fighting, violence, or other unlawful behavior; or

(B) physically blocking or threatening violence to prevent an individual from attending, listening to, viewing, or participating in a protected expressive activity.

(b) The term does not include the following:

(1) Conduct that is protected under the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States or Article 1, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana. Except when an outdoor area of the campus has been reserved in advance of another event, protected conduct under this subdivision includes lawfully protesting in an outdoor area of campus that is generally accessible to the public.

(2) A minor, brief, or fleeting nonviolent disruption of an event that is isolated and short in duration.

As added by P.L.145-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-38-11-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 11 / Section 21-38-11-4
Faculty governance organization actions
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Faculty governance organization actions are advisory only.

As added by P.L.213-2025, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 21-13-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 12 / Section 21-13-12-2
"Full-time deputy prosecuting attorney"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "full-time deputy prosecuting attorney" means an individual who is employed full time as a deputy prosecuting attorney.

(b) The term does not include a:

(1) prosecuting attorney;

(2) chief deputy prosecuting attorney; or

(3) deputy prosecuting attorney appointed under IC 33-39-6-2(b) through IC 33-39-6-2(e).

As added by P.L.232-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 21-15-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 15 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-15-10-4
Appointments; applicability
Status: in_force

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

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256.
Ind. Code § 21-23-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 23 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-23-3-4
Board; number appointed by governor
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Seven (7) of the trustees shall be appointed by the governor.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-37-4(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.264.
Ind. Code § 21-13-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-13-2-1
William A. Crawford minority teacher scholarship fund established
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The William A. Crawford minority teacher scholarship fund is established:

(1) to encourage and promote qualified individuals to pursue a career in teaching in state accredited schools accredited under IC 20-31-4.1 in underserved counties in Indiana;

(2) to enhance the number of individuals who may serve as role models for the students in underserved counties in Indiana; and

(3) to rectify the shortage of teachers teaching in state accredited schools accredited under IC 20-31-4.1 in underserved counties in Indiana.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.7-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.254. Amended by P.L.205-2013, SEC.316; P.L.148-2016, SEC.3; P.L.92-2020, SEC.102; P.L.196-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 21-38-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-38-3-4
Indiana University board; power to elect officers, employ persons, and establish benefit programs for employees
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The board of trustees of Indiana University may:

(1) elect a president, the professors, and other officers for Indiana University as necessary and prescribe the duties and salaries of those positions;

(2) employ other persons as necessary; and

(3) subject to IC 5-10.2-2-20 through IC 5-10.2-2-22, establish programs of fringe benefits and retirement benefits for Indiana University's officers, faculty, and other employees that may be supplemental to, or instead of, state retirement programs established by statute for public employees.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-23-2(c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279. Amended by P.L.241-2015, SEC.38; P.L.149-2016, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 21-9-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-9-7-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.135-2002, SEC.22; P.L.2-2007, SEC.250; P.L.107-2012, SEC.12; P.L.205-2013, SEC.313. Repealed by P.L.70-2017, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-6-20 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18.5-6-20
Claims against balance of career college student assurance fund; determination; priorities
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. 20. (a) This section applies to claims against the balance of the career college student assurance fund.

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

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

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

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

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

(1) A student's educational loan balances.

(2) Federal grant repayment obligations of the student.

(3) Other expenses paid directly by the student.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.13-2013, SEC.62.
Ind. Code § 21-38-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-38-7-6
Employee election to participate in retirement benefit system
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. An employee's election under section 5 of this chapter must be in writing and is not effective until filed with the state educational institution.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-6.1-8-2(h).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279.
Ind. Code § 21-17-1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-17-1-13
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-76-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258. Repealed by P.L.107-2012, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 21-18-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-18-8-5
Coordination with state board of education and department of workforce development to develop entrepreneurship education; technology and innovation commercialization projects
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The commission shall coordinate with the Indiana state board of education (IC 20-19-2) and the department of workforce development (IC 22-4.1-2) to develop entrepreneurship education programs for elementary and secondary education, higher education, and individuals in the work force.

(b) The commission shall require each state educational institution to expand technology and innovation commercialization programs.

As added by P.L.172-2011, SEC.127.
Ind. Code § 21-17-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-17-5-4
Powers and duties of police officers; immunity of educational institution police officer, offices, and boards
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Police officers appointed under this chapter have the following powers:

(1) General police powers, including the power to arrest, without process, all persons who commit any offense within the view of the officer.

(2) The same common law and statutory powers, privileges, and immunities, including the protections and immunities in IC 34-13-3, as state police officers, sheriffs, and constables. However, the police officers are empowered to serve civil process only to the extent authorized by the employing governing board.

(3) The duty to enforce and to assist the officials of the educational institutions in the enforcement of the rules and regulations of the educational institution.

(4) The duty to assist and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies and law enforcement officers.

(b) The governing board of an educational institution employing a police officer may expressly forbid the officer from exercising any powers otherwise granted to the police officer by law.

(c) If an educational institution, governing board of an educational institution, delegated office or offices of a governing board of an educational institution, or individual employed by the educational institution as a police officer acts in accordance with this chapter or engages in activities related to law enforcement:

(1) the educational institution, the governing board of an educational institution, and the delegated office or offices of the governing board of an educational institution have the same common law and statutory immunities granted to the state; and

(2) an individual employed by the educational institution as a police officer has the same common law and statutory immunities granted to a state police officer;

including the protections and immunities in IC 34-13-3.

(d) A record of an educational institution's police department is a public record subject to IC 5-14-3, if the record meets the requirements of IC 5-14-3-2.2.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-3.5-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258. Amended by P.L.217-2016, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-35-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-35-6-3
Issuance and sale of bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. For the purpose of:

(1) raising funds for improving property;

(2) acquiring property;

(3) the interim financing of the cost of any such improvement or acquisition;

(4) the reimbursing of the trustees for funds expended or advanced for interim financing of the cost of any such improvement or acquisition, or, subject to existing covenants and agreements with the holders of outstanding bonds, for funding or refunding bonds issued under this chapter; or

(5) for any one (1) or more of the activities described in subdivisions (1) through (4);

the board of trustees may issue and sell revenue bonds.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-15(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-13-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-13-1-3
"Eligible institution"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Eligible institution" means a public or private college or university that offers a student the opportunity to acquire at least a baccalaureate degree in the field of education.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.7-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.254.
Ind. Code § 21-14-14-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 14 / Section 21-14-14-1
"Qualified course"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "qualified course" means a course prescribed by a state educational institution to obtain an undergraduate degree or graduate degree.

As added by P.L.24-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-35-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-35-7-4
Power of state educational institutions to acquire real and personal property
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. In addition to any other powers that a state educational institution has, the board of trustees of a state educational institution may:

(1) enter into agreements concerning and to acquire by:

(A) gift;

(B) purchase; or

(C) lease;

land or interests in land and personal property needed for the purposes of this chapter;

(2) purchase, lease as lessee or lessor, construct, remodel, rebuild, enlarge, or substantially improve property;

(3) enter into financing agreements, including leasing land or property to users or developers, subject to this chapter; and

(4) enter into agreements with users or developers to allow users or developers to wholly or partially construct and manage property.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1.5-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-43-4-18 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-43-4-18
Eligible institutions; records
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) An eligible institution shall make and maintain, for each student enrolled in a postsecondary enrollment opportunity, records of the following:

(1) The courses in which the student enrolls and the credit hours awarded for those courses.

(2) The courses that the student successfully completes and the courses that the student fails to complete.

(3) The postsecondary credit granted to the student.

(4) Other information requested by the commission for higher education.

(b) The commission for higher education is entitled to have access to the records made and maintained under subsection (a).

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-30-11-15.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.284. Amended by P.L.125-2013, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 21-34-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-34-1-3
Supplemental effect of article
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. This article does not repeal, modify, or amend any Indiana law in effect on March 10, 1965, but is supplemental to the laws of this state in effect on March 10, 1965.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-18.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-25-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-25-3-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.179-2007, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.134-2012, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 21-31-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 31 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-31-3-2
Visitation and inspection
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The board of trustees of Vincennes University shall visit and inspect Vincennes University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-8(6).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.272.
Ind. Code § 21-16-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-16-4-6
Loan requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The commission may require that any loan guaranteed under this chapter be disbursed and repaid in the manner and time that the commission prescribes.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.1-2(8).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
Ind. Code § 21-18-17.5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 17.5 / Section 21-18-17.5-9
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.

As added by P.L.216-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-46-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 46 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-46-3-4
Services provided without fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The services of the laboratory must be furnished to any Indiana resident without charge for the services required by the rules of the Indiana state board of animal health.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.287.
Ind. Code § 21-42-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 42 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-42-6-1
Expired
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-8(15).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.283. Expired 7-1-2014 by P.L.120-2013, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 21-41-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-41-5-11
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 4-13-6-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.147; P.L.174-2018, SEC.35. Repealed by P.L.130-2026, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 21-38-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-38-1-7
"Employee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. "Employee" refers to an employee of a state educational institution.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279.
Ind. Code § 21-44-5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-44-5-12
Board; establishment of policies for expenditures for intern, residency, and graduate programs
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The board shall establish policies for the use and expenditure of money appropriated for intern, residency, and graduate programs. The board shall set standards for qualification for participation under this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-18.5-4-2
Equal opportunity for awards
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The commission shall exercise its functions under this chapter without regard to an applicant's race, creed, sex, color, national origin, or ancestry.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 21-16-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-16-1-3
"Commission"
Status: in_force

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

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-20.5-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257. Amended by P.L.107-2012, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 21-27-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-27-6-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to Ivy Tech Community College.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-13.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-7-13-13.5
"Degree map"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13.5. "Degree map" refers to a student reference developed by a state educational institution under guidelines developed by the commission under IC 21-12-14-1 that provides an academic term by academic term sequence of course options that will allow a full-time student to complete:

(1) a baccalaureate degree within four (4) academic years; or

(2) an associate degree within two (2) academic years;

in the student's intended field of study. The reference must specify the expected date that the student will earn a baccalaureate degree or an associate degree and the academic requirements that a student should complete each academic year to timely earn a degree.

As added by P.L.281-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-12-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-12-4-4
Amount of grant
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to a grant recipient who is participating in training under section 3.6 of this chapter.

(b) The freedom of choice grant is the amount published under IC 21-12-1.7 for recipients attending an institution described in section 2 of this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21-17.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.281-2013, SEC.14; P.L.85-2017, SEC.87; P.L.202-2023, SEC.74.
Ind. Code § 21-13-6.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 21-13-6.5-3
Medical education board; information on the number of current residency program slots
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. 3. The medical education board shall annually make available to the commission the most recent information concerning the number of current residency program slots in Indiana.

As added by P.L.190-2015, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-13 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-7-13-13
"Community college system"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. "Community college system" refers to a community college system established under IC 21-41-5.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21-3(7).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-18.5-1-7
Transfer of certain rights, duties, obligations, and responsibilities to the commission for higher education
Status: in_force

Effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 7. All of the rights, duties, obligations, and responsibilities transferred from the Indiana commission on proprietary education to the board for proprietary education established by IC 21-18.5-5-1 (before its repeal) under this chapter are transferred to the commission for higher education, including the following:

(1) The rights, liabilities, penalties, crimes, and proceedings described in section 4(b) of this chapter continue and are imposed and enforced by the commission for higher education.

(2) The powers and duties described in section 5(c) of this chapter are transferred to the commission for higher education.

(3) An accreditation granted or a permit issued as described in sections 5(g) of this chapter is treated as an authorization by the commission for higher education.

(4) Any proceedings pending as described in section 5(i) of this chapter are transferred to the commission for higher education.

As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.262.
Ind. Code § 21-12-16.5-16 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 21-12-16.5-16
Scholarship subject to appropriation
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. An applicant is eligible to receive a scholarship under this chapter only if an appropriation has been made to carry out the specific purposes of this chapter.

As added by P.L.161-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-35-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-35-1-4
"Facilities"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Facilities", for purposes of IC 21-35-7, means buildings and equipment located on or immediately adjacent to a university campus, the primary purpose of which is to make available or provide:

(1) offstreet parking;

(2) alternative transportation systems;

(3) office space;

(4) convenience, retail, and service establishments;

(5) bookstores;

(6) research;

(7) outpatient and extended care;

(8) food service;

(9) temporary lodging quarters or similar structures used by:

(A) students;

(B) faculty;

(C) staff;

(D) patients; or

(E) visitors;

(10) housing used by students in connection with:

(A) hospitals;

(B) health care units;

(C) dormitories; or

(D) other residence facilities;

(11) academic instruction; or

(12) any combination of the buildings and services listed in this section.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1.5-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276. Amended by P.L.165-2016, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 21-49-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 49 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-49-7-5
"Foreign student"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "foreign student" means an individual who is:

(1) a citizen of a foreign adversary; and

(2) not a United States citizen or an alien who is admitted into the United States for lawful, permanent residence or has been granted asylum in the United States.

As added by P.L.131-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-26 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-7-13-26
"Postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution"
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. "Postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-18.5-2-12.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.243. Amended by P.L.107-2012, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 21-16-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-16-1-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

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

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
Ind. Code § 21-26-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-26-2-1
Advisory board; establishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. There is established an advisory board for the Calumet regional campuses of Indiana University and Purdue University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-16-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.267.
Ind. Code § 21-30-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 30 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-30-5-2
Board; acceptance of gifts, devises, and bequests
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The board of trustees may accept gifts, bequests, and devises of personal and real property:

(1) for the maintenance, use, or benefit of Vincennes University; or

(2) to be administered for other public charitable purposes, for the benefit or use of students of Vincennes University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-24.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.271.
Ind. Code § 21-14-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-14-9-1
Eligibility; active duty military personnel
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Notwithstanding any other statute, a person who:

(1) is a nonresident of Indiana;

(2) serves on active duty;

(3) is stationed in Indiana; and

(4) attends a state educational institution;

is eligible to pay the resident tuition rate determined by the state educational institution for qualified courses taken by the person while the person continues to satisfy the criteria set forth in subdivisions (2) and (3).

As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.11-2015, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-39-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-39-8-1
"Benefit"
Status: in_force

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

(1) Recognition by a state educational institution.

(2) Registration by a state educational institution.

(3) The use of a state educational institution facility for a meeting or speaking purposes.

(4) The use of communication channels.

(5) Funding sources that are otherwise available to other student organizations at the state educational institution.

As added by P.L.145-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-31-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 31 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-31-2-13
Vincennes University board; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The board of trustees of Vincennes University shall:

(1) establish a library, in and for the use of the students, professors and other members of Vincennes University, to consist of the books and experimental apparatus that the board of trustees determines is proper for Vincennes University.

(2) provide books and experimental apparatus in the manner and by means that the board of trustees by ordinance direct; and

(3) regulate the terms upon which books and apparatus may be taken out of and returned to the library.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.272.
Ind. Code § 21-22-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 22 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-22-1-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.263. Amended by P.L.169-2007, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.174-2018, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 21-13-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-13-2-11
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.7-8(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.254. Amended by P.L.107-2012, SEC.34. Repealed by P.L.205-2013, SEC.322.
Ind. Code § 21-47-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 47 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-47-3-3
Funding
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The state, a state agency, or a unit may provide funding from available funds for the activities described in this chapter.

(b) A unit may pay the cost of any geodetic reference monument that is established within the boundaries of that unit.

(c) Money in the county surveyor's corner perpetuation fund collected under IC 36-2-7-10 or IC 36-2-19 may be used for purposes of this chapter.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 32-19-4-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.288.
Ind. Code § 21-20-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 20 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-20-2-2
Board; body corporate
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The board of trustees is a body politic.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-23-2(c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.261.
Ind. Code § 21-16-1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-16-1-13
"Lending institution"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. "Lending institution", for the purposes of IC 21-16-5, means an institution that makes or holds education loans.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.2-1(3).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
Ind. Code § 21-35-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-35-2-2
Applicable properties
Status: in_force

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

(1) Athletic field houses.

(2) Gymnasiums.

(3) Student unions.

(4) Halls of music.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-35-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-35-2-3
Supplemental effect of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. This chapter may not be construed to repeal, modify, or amend any Indiana law in effect on March 8, 1929, but shall be construed to be supplemental to any Indiana law in effect on March 8, 1929.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-7-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-9-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-9-5-1
Establishment of funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The following are established:

(1) The general operating fund.

(2) The endowment fund.

(3) The trust fund and, in the trust fund, the following:

(A) The administrative account.

(B) The program account.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.85-2000, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 21-21-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 21 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-21-4-2
Treasurer; appointment
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The board shall appoint a qualified individual who is not a member of the board to serve as permanent treasurer.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-56-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.262.
Ind. Code § 21-36-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 36 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-36-4-1
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all state educational institutions.

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.335.
Ind. Code § 21-13-2-14 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-13-2-14
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.7-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.254. Repealed by P.L.148-2016, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 21-36-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 36 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-36-3-12
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-11-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.277. Repealed by P.L.178-2018, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 21-18-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-18-3-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-5(d).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.254.
Ind. Code § 21-34-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-34-5-6
Building facilities fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The building facilities fees and any other funds that are deposited to the credit of the respective building facilities funds are appropriated to the state educational institution for the uses provided in this article without the necessity for any future appropriations.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-5(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-4-8.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-18.5-4-8.5
Courses disqualified for receipt or use of state scholarships, grants, or assistance
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.5. A student may not receive or use any state scholarships, grants, or assistance administered by the commission for noncredit-bearing, nondegree seeking courses, as mutually defined by the commission and the postsecondary educational institution offering the course.

As added by P.L.268-2013, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.315; P.L.192-2018, SEC.55; P.L.150-2024, SEC.74.
Ind. Code § 21-35-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-35-6-9
Resolution and indenture for bonds; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The resolution or the indenture for bonds authorized under this chapter may include:

(1) provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the holders of the bonds being issued;

(2) covenants setting forth the duties of Vincennes University and its officers in relation to the acquisition, construction, operation, maintenance, use, abandonment, insurance to be carried on its property, and the maintenance of fees and charges to be collected on account of its property;

(3) provisions for the custody, safeguarding, application of all money, and the rights and remedies of the trustee and the holders of the bonds being issued;

(4) provisions for the issuance of additional bonds as provided in the resolution or indenture; and

(5) other terms, conditions, limitations, and covenants as the board of trustees of Vincennes University considers proper.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-17(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-38-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-38-6-2
Reimbursement not to be applied to lifetime coverage limit
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The reimbursement required under section 1 of this chapter may not be applied to any annual or aggregate lifetime limit on the first steps child's coverage under the employee health plan.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-3.2-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279.
Ind. Code § 21-28-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-28-6-2
Access to research tools for members of the general assembly and legislative services agency staff
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A state educational institution must provide access to all research tools available to the educational institution to each member of the general assembly and staff of the legislative services agency, at no cost, upon the request of a member of the general assembly or staff of the legislative services agency.

As added by P.L.12-2010, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-39.5-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-39.5-1-3
"Faculty member"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Faculty member" means an employee of an institution whose employment duties include teaching students of the institution.

As added by P.L.113-2024, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-30-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 30 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-30-1-2
"Board of trustees"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Board of trustees", for purposes of IC 21-30-5, refers to the board of trustees of Vincennes University.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.271. Amended by P.L.178-2018, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-12-1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-12-1-13
"Program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. "Program" refers to the twenty-first century scholars program established by IC 21-12-6-1.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-70-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253.
Ind. Code § 21-36-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 36 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-36-3-8
Sale price
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The price that is agreed on by the purchaser and the board of trustees under this chapter shall be approved in a resolution by the board of trustees of the state educational institution. The board of trustees shall send a copy of the resolution to the governor.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-11-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.277. Amended by P.L.178-2018, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 21-41-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-41-5-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-13(a)(3).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282. Amended by P.L.169-2007, SEC.28; P.L.141-2016, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.130-2026, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 21-9-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-9-7-1
Powers of board
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. In addition to any other powers granted by this article, the board has all powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and objectives of this chapter and IC 21-9-8, the purposes and objectives of an education savings program that may be established under this article, and the powers delegated by other laws or executive orders, including the following:

(1) To establish policies and procedures to govern distributions from accounts that are not:

(A) made on account of the death or disability of an account beneficiary;

(B) made on account of the receipt of a scholarship (or allowance or payment described in Section 135(d)(1)(B) or (C) of the Internal Revenue Code) by the account beneficiary to the extent the amount of the distribution does not exceed the amount of the scholarship, allowance, or payment; or

(C) rollovers.

(2) To establish penalties for withdrawals of money from accounts that are not used exclusively for the qualified higher education expenses of an account beneficiary unless a circumstance described in subdivision (1) applies.

(3) To establish policies and procedures regarding the transfer of individual accounts and the designation of substitute account beneficiaries.

(4) To establish policies and procedures for withdrawal of money from accounts for, or in reimbursement of, qualified higher education expenses.

(5) To enter into agreements with account owners, account beneficiaries, and contributors, with the agreements naming:

(A) the account owner; and

(B) the account beneficiary.

(6) To establish accounts for account beneficiaries. However:

(A) the authority shall establish a separate account for each account beneficiary; and

(B) an individual may be the beneficiary of more than one (1) account.

(7) To enter into agreements with financial institutions relating to accounts as well as deposits, withdrawals, penalties, allocation of benefits or incentives, and transfers of accounts, account owners, and account beneficiaries.

(8) To conform the education savings program to federal tax advantages or incentives, as the advantages or incentives may exist periodically, to the extent consistent with the purposes and objectives of this article.

(9) To interpret, in rules, policies, guidelines, and procedures, the provisions of this article broadly considering the purposes and objectives of this article.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.25-1999, SEC.9; P.L.135-2002, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 21-18-9-11 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 9 / Section 21-18-9-11
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.213-2015, SEC.235. Repealed by P.L.150-2026, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 21-14-15-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 14 / Chapter 15 / Section 21-14-15-2
Longitudinal analysis
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The commission shall prepare a longitudinal analysis on each of the following:

(1) Tuition and fees, room and board, and allowances for books and supplies for each state educational institution.

(2) The financial aid awarded to students that can be applied toward the cost of attending a state educational institution.

(3) A comparison of the price of attending a state educational institution with national data, including the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System maintained by the National Center for Education Statistics.

As added by P.L.127-2024, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 21-16-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-16-4-1
Eligible institutions; approval by the commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The commission may approve, as eligible institutions, any postsecondary educational institution that meets the standards established by the commission. However, an eligible institution does not include a postsecondary educational institution offering exclusively correspondence or home study courses.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.1-2(1).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
Ind. Code § 21-28-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-28-6-1
"Research tool"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "research tool" includes:

(1) online research services;

(2) online and hard copy subscriptions to publications; and

(3) any other source of information used for research available to an educational institution.

As added by P.L.12-2010, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-28-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-28-4-7
Agreement filings
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Before an agreement takes effect, a copy of the agreement must be filed with the board of trustees of each state educational institution that is a party to the agreement.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-65-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-17-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-17-6-8
Grant application
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) For purposes of administering an approved redevelopment plan, a qualified entity is designated as a redevelopment agency to apply for and receive:

(1) grants under Title 1 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1452b et seq.), as amended; and

(2) all available federal grants that are available for the project area.

(b) If a qualified entity:

(1) acquired before March 4, 1961, from a redevelopment commission all or part of lands included within a redevelopment project that was undertaken before March 4, 1961, by a redevelopment commission under IC 36-7; and

(2) has redeveloped the lands described in subdivision (1) for educational purposes;

the qualified entity is designated the redevelopment agency to receive grants under Title 1 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1452b et seq.), as amended, for the project area. The qualified entity is also eligible to receive all other federal grants that are available for the project area.

(c) To obtain federal cooperation and any available federal grants, qualified entities may enter into agreements with the federal government or the appropriate agency of the federal government.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-15-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258.
Ind. Code § 21-17-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-17-6-4
Redevelopment plan; conformity and requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A redevelopment plan must conform to the:

(1) general plan of the locality as a whole; and

(2) requirements of IC 36-7 with respect to the content of redevelopment or urban renewal plans.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-15-1(e) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258.
Ind. Code § 21-28-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-28-3-7
Eligible parties and entry into force
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. ARTICLE VI. ELIGIBLE PARTIES AND ENTRY INTO FORCE. (a) The states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin are eligible to become party to this Compact. Additional states are eligible if approved by a majority of the compacting states.

(b) As to any eligible party state, this Compact is effective when its legislature enacts the same into law; however, it is not initially effective until enacted into law by five (5) states prior to December 31, 1995.

(c) Amendments to the Compact shall become effective upon their enactment by the legislatures of all compacting states.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-73-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-36-3-13 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 36 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-36-3-13
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-11-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.277. Repealed by P.L.178-2018, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 21-18-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-18-3-2
Membership; restrictions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Except for the one (1) full-time faculty member and the one (1) student member, a member may not:

(1) be a full-time employee of; or

(2) serve on the governing board of;

any state public or private college or university in Indiana.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-5(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259. Amended by P.L.31-2010, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-17-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-17-5-6
Retirement of police officers; benefits
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Whenever a police officer retires after at least twenty (20) years of service, the police officer may retain the officer's service weapon. The officer is entitled to receive, in recognition of the service to the educational institution and the public, a badge that indicates that the officer is retired. Upon retirement, the state police department shall issue to the police officer an identification card that:

(1) states the police officer's name and rank at retirement;

(2) states the officer's retired status; and

(3) notes the officer's authority to retain the service weapon.

A retired police officer described in this section is entitled to a lifetime license to carry a handgun as described under IC 35-47-2-3(g).

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-3.5-2(c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258. Amended by P.L.17-2017, SEC.1; P.L.107-2019, SEC.4; P.L.165-2021, SEC.181.
Ind. Code § 21-9-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-9-7-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.25-1999, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.135-2002, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 21-15-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 15 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-15-7-2
Criteria for appointments
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The appointments of individuals under this chapter must be made on the basis of scholarship and superior ability.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-15 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256.
Ind. Code § 21-28-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-28-3-2
Purpose
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. ARTICLE I. PURPOSE. The purpose of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact is to provide greater higher education opportunities and services in the midwestern region, with the aim of furthering regional access to, research in, and choice of higher education for the citizens residing in the several states which are parties to this Compact.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-73-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.269.
Ind. Code § 21-13-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-13-2-2
Administration of fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The commission shall administer the fund.

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

(c) 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.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.7-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.254.
Ind. Code § 21-36-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 36 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-36-4-5
Property tax exemption
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Notwithstanding the provisions of IC 21-31-4-3 and IC 6-1.1-10-37:

(1) tangible real property that is owned by a state educational institution; and

(2) tangible real property that is constructed or used on real property described in subdivision (1), to the extent that tangible real property is described in IC 21-35-7-2;

and that is licensed, leased, or otherwise conveyed to a developer or operator in accordance with the provisions of an agreement under this chapter is exempt from all ad valorem property taxes and special assessments levied against that tangible real property by the state or any political subdivision of the state. The exemption applies to the tangible real property and to the developer's or operator's leasehold estate interest, franchise interest, license interest, and other interests in the tangible real property. Property satisfying the requirements of this section is considered to be public property devoted to an essential public and governmental function and purpose.

As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.335.
Ind. Code § 21-20-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-20-1-3
"Trustee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Trustee" refers to a member of the board of trustees of Indiana University.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.261.
Ind. Code § 21-39-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-39-8-5
"Protected expressive activity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "protected expressive activity" includes the following:

(1) Participating in speech or conduct protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

(2) Communicating by any lawful verbal, written, audio visual, or electronic means.

(3) Participating in peaceful assembly.

(4) Protesting.

(5) Making speeches, including speeches of guest speakers.

(6) Distributing literature.

(7) Carrying signs.

(8) Circulating petitions.

As added by P.L.145-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 21-26-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-26-2-5
Advisory board; capacity
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The advisory board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the board of trustees of Indiana University and the board of trustees of Purdue University in the operation of the Calumet regional campuses.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-16-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.267.
Ind. Code § 21-23-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 23 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-23-3-6
Search and screen committee; creation
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) To aid the governor in the selection of the student member, a search and screen committee is created consisting of:

(1) one (1) representative of the governor; and

(2) at least four (4) students chosen by the elected student government representatives of the student body, including at least one (1) student from each campus of Purdue University, main and regional.

(b) The search and screening committee shall establish the mode and criteria to be used in the selection of student nominees to serve on the board of trustees. The search and screening committee shall submit a list of the names of at least ten (10) individuals to the governor for the governor's consideration. The governor shall select one (1) of these individuals for appointment as a student member of the board of trustees.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-37-4(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.264.
Ind. Code § 21-27-10-9 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 10 / Section 21-27-10-9
State entity for purposes of United States Department of Education regulations
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A state educational institution that:

(1) exists as an instrumentality of the state in the form of a body corporate, body politic, or body corporate and body politic; and

(2) controls a postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution;

is considered to be a governmental entity equivalent to the state for purposes of United States Department of Education regulations.

As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.148.
Ind. Code § 21-40-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 40 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-40-5-4
Exemption from immunization
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. An exemption relieving a student from the requirements of section 3 of this chapter may be accepted by the state educational institution as part of the documentation of exemption for the following reasons:

(1) If a health care provider makes a written statement indicating the nature and probable duration of a medical condition or circumstances that contraindicate an immunization, identifying the specific vaccine that could be detrimental to the student's health.

(2) If pregnancy or suspected pregnancy is certified in a written statement from a health care provider.

(3) If a health care provider provides written documentation that the student is in the course of completing an approved schedule of all necessary doses of the vaccines required for the diseases listed in section 2 of this chapter.

If the student's medical condition or circumstances subsequently permit immunization, the exemptions granted by this section terminate and the student shall obtain the immunizations from which the student has been exempted.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-71-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.281.
Ind. Code § 21-38-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-38-1-12
"Foundation"
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. "Foundation" refers to a tax exempt foundation related to a state educational institution.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-69-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279.
Ind. Code § 21-9-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-9-3-5
Power to contract
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The authority may contract with public or private entities or persons for the provision of all or any portion of the services the board considers necessary for the management and operations of the authority, including the education savings programs and all funds and accounts of the authority.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-31-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 31 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-31-5-2
Authority to lease for the establishment of military, naval, or scientific training schools
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The board of trustees of a state educational institution may lease land to the United States for the establishment of military, naval, or scientific training schools or institutions.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-10-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.272.
Ind. Code § 21-34-1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-34-1-17
"Liability"
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. "Liability" means legal liability for damages (including costs of defense, legal costs and fees, and other claims expenses) because of injuries to other persons or entities, damage to their property or business, or other damage or loss to those persons or entities resulting from or arising out of activity of an eligible member.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-1.2(b)(5).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-39.5-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 39.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-39.5-2-5
Compliance
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. If an institution is unable to fully comply with this chapter due to an employment agreement entered into with a faculty member or person described in section 3(a) of this chapter before July 1, 2024, the institution shall attempt to comply with this chapter to the extent possible under the employment agreement with the faculty member or person.

As added by P.L.113-2024, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 21-35-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-35-3-3
Supplemental effect of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. This chapter does not repeal, modify, or amend any Indiana law in force on March 9, 1927, but shall be considered as supplemental to that law.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-8-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-12-4-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-12-4-3.5
Requirement to meet with intermediary, employer, or labor organization; background check; waiver; annual report
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. (a) As used in this section, "intermediary" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-18-1-3.5.

(b) As used in this section, "labor organization" has the meaning set forth in IC 22-6-6-5.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (g), a student who receives a grant under this chapter shall, during the:

(1) first undergraduate academic year that the student receives a grant under this chapter; and

(2) third undergraduate academic year that the student receives a grant under this chapter;

meet with at least one (1) intermediary, employer, or labor organization for not less than thirty (30) minutes to discuss current and future career opportunities and the necessary education levels for various careers.

(d) For purposes of subsection (c), a student may meet only with an intermediary, an employer, or a labor organization that is included on the list prepared under IC 21-18-19-1.

(e) The meeting required under subsection (c) must occur at a time and place convenient for the student. The approved postsecondary educational institution at which the student is enrolled in courses shall, upon request by the student, provide space for the meeting on property owned, used, or occupied by the educational institution.

(f) Before meeting with a student under subsection (c), an employer, individual employed by an intermediary, or individual employed by a labor organization must pass any background checks required by the approved postsecondary educational institution at which the student is enrolled in courses.

(g) If the approved postsecondary educational institution at which the student is enrolled in courses determines that no intermediaries, employers, or labor organizations are willing to meet with students under subsection (c), the educational institution may submit to the commission for higher education a written request to waive the meeting requirement.

(h) An intermediary, an employer, or a labor organization that meets with a student under subsection (c) shall submit an annual report to the commission for higher education in the manner established by the commission for higher education under IC 21-18-19-1.

As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.73.
Ind. Code § 21-41-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-41-7-2
Board of trustees duty to establish a plan of education
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The board of trustees of Vincennes University shall establish plans of education. The plans of education shall embrace each of the languages, sciences, and branches of learning directed to be taught in Vincennes University.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 23-13-18-8(3).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282.
Ind. Code § 21-18-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18-6-2
Designation as the agency to administer funds available for postsecondary education
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) If designated by the governor or the general assembly, the commission may serve as the agency to receive or administer funds available for postsecondary education:

(1) programs;

(2) projects; and

(3) facilities;

for any of the acts of the United States Congress if the acts of Congress require the state to designate an agency or commission.

(b) This section does not provide for the designation of the commission by the governor as the recipient of funds provided by acts of the United States Congress if the general assembly designates another agency, board, or commission to receive the funds.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259.
Ind. Code § 21-12-16-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 16 / Section 21-12-16-3
Next generation Hoosier educators scholarship fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The next generation Hoosier educators scholarship fund is established for the purpose of providing scholarships to attract and retain eligible applicants to the teaching profession.

(b) The fund consists of the following:

(1) Appropriations made by the general assembly.

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

(c) The commission 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 but remains available to be used for the purposes of this chapter.

As added by P.L.105-2016, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-17-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-17-1-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-76-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258. Repealed by P.L.107-2012, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 21-38-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 38 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-38-7-4
Restricted participation in retirement benefit system
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. An employee may not be both an active:

(1) fund member; and

(2) retirement benefit system participant;

at the same time.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 21-6.1-8-2(j).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.279.
Ind. Code § 21-9-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-9-5-2
Investment policies for general operating fund, administrative account, and other money
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The authority shall establish and implement investment policies in accordance with IC 5-13 for the following:

(1) Money in the general operating fund.

(2) Money in the administrative account.

(3) Any other money of the authority other than money in:

(A) the endowment fund; and

(B) the program account.

As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.85-2000, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-23-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 23 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-23-4-3
Board; restrictions on membership
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The secretary and the treasurer may not be members of the board of trustees.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-38-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.264.
Ind. Code § 21-34-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-34-6-6
Issuance of bonds; refunding and advance refunding bonds; purpose
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The board of trustees of a state educational institution may issue bonds for the purpose of:

(1) reimbursing the state educational institution for funds expended or advanced for interim financing of the cost of any building facility or facilities before the issuance of bonds for the facility or facilities; or

(2) subject to subsection (b) and to existing covenants and agreements with the holders of the outstanding obligations:

(A) funding outstanding obligations incurred or refunding outstanding bonds issued either under:

(i) this article; or

(ii) other applicable law;

for building facilities approved by the governor and the budget agency or its predecessor; or

(B) in part for funding or refunding purposes and in part for any other purpose authorized by this article; and

may secure the payment of the bonds as provided in this article.

(b) Bonds for refunding or advance refunding of any outstanding bonds approved under this article may not be issued by a state educational institution under this chapter without the specific approval of the budget agency and before the board of trustees of the issuing state educational institution finds that the refunding or advance refunding will benefit the state educational institution because:

(1) a net savings to the state educational institution will be effected; or

(2) the net present value of principal and interest payments on the bonds is less than the net present value of the principal and interest payments on the outstanding bonds to be refunded.

The length of the term may not be extended for refunding or advance refunding bonds that are approved under this subsection compared to the term of the outstanding bonds being refunded.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275. Amended by P.L.143-2014, SEC.10; P.L.136-2024, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 21-34-1-14.2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-34-1-14.2
"Grant anticipation note"
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.2. "Grant anticipation note" refers to a note executed to evidence a grant anticipation loan.

As added by P.L.79-2010, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-49-2.7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 49 / Chapter 2.7 / Section 21-49-2.7-3
State resources policy
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The board of trustees of each state educational institution shall adopt a policy that prohibits the use of any state funds or resources to:

(1) engage or contract with an individual associated with a foreign terrorist organization or a state sponsor of terror; or

(2) support the activities of a foreign terrorist organization or a state sponsor of terror.

As added by P.L.142-2024, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 21-42-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 42 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-42-3-2
Graduation requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Each state educational institution, in collaboration with the commission for higher education, shall:

(1) not later than December 1, 2012, create and report to the commission for higher education an Indiana college core, to be implemented not later than May 15, 2013. The core must be based upon a set of core competencies, translated into at least thirty (30) semester credit hours in areas agreed upon by the state educational institutions, which apply for credit toward undergraduate degrees, including associate degrees and baccalaureate degrees at all campuses of state educational institutions; and

(2) jointly establish statewide standards for use by all state educational institutions to document an individual's completion of the Indiana college core on the individual's transcripts.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-17.1-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.283. Amended by P.L.88-2012, SEC.2; P.L.94-2024, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 21-34-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-34-6-7
Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Refunding bonds may be exchanged for the bonds being funded or refunded or may be sold and the proceeds applied to the funding or refunding.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.
Ind. Code § 21-17-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-17-6-2
Liberal construction of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) This chapter shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes of this chapter.

(b) This chapter may not be construed as requiring:

(1) municipalities;

(2) redevelopment commissions; or

(3) redevelopment districts;

to participate in any federal cooperation or grants.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-15-7 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258.
Ind. Code § 21-44-1-16 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-44-1-16
"Training track program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. "Training track program", for purposes of IC 21-44-6, refers to the program for individuals in the public sector psychiatry development program.

As added by P.L.170-2009, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 21-44-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-44-5-2-b
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.202. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.302.
Ind. Code § 21-43-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 43 / Chapter 8 / Section 21-43-8-5
Notice to state board of education of program completion; diploma award
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The state educational institution shall notify the Indiana state board of education that an individual has successfully completed the requirements of a program. Upon receiving the notification, the Indiana state board of education shall:

(1) grant to the individual a high school diploma that states the name of the state educational institution at which the individual earned the high school diploma; and

(2) provide the diploma to the state educational institution to award to the individual.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.284.
Ind. Code § 21-18.5-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-18.5-6-3
Applications; fee
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. 3. Applications for authorization under this chapter must be filed with the board for proprietary education and accompanied by an application fee of at least one hundred dollars ($100) for processing the application and evaluating the postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution.

As added by P.L.107-2012, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.273-2013, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 21-7-13-26.5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 7 / Chapter 13 / Section 21-7-13-26.5-b
"Postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution"
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 26.5. (a) "Postsecondary SEI affiliated educational institution" means a degree granting and credit bearing institution that:

(1) is organized as a public benefit corporation (as described in IC 23-17-2-23) and controlled by a state educational institution;

(2) is authorized under procedures approved by the executive officer of the commission under IC 21-18-12.4 to provide instructional or educational services or training in Indiana using onsite, online, or any combination of these or other instructional modalities;

(3) is accredited by a recognized regional accrediting agency or is seeking or progressing toward accreditation by a recognized regional accrediting agency; and

(4) has its debts and liabilities backed by the controlling state educational institution described in subdivision (1) in the form of a contribution, bond, or other surety consisting solely of eligible property (as defined in IC 21-27-10-4).

(b) The term does not include the following:

(1) A state educational institution.

(2) A postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institution approved or regulated by the commission for higher education under IC 21-18.5-6.

(3) Any educational institution or educational training that:

(A) is maintained or provided by an employer or employers at no charge for employees or potential employees;

(B) is maintained or provided by a labor organization at no charge for its members or apprentices; or

(C) offers instruction that is exclusively focused on self-improvement or exclusively intended to be motivational or avocational, including instruction in dance, music, self-defense, and private tutoring.

(4) A public or nonprofit degree granting institution organized or incorporated in a jurisdiction other than Indiana that offers instructional or educational services or training in Indiana.

(5) A religious institution that offers educational instruction or an educational program of a clearly religious nature.

As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.142. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.245.
Ind. Code § 21-13-12-10 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 13 / Chapter 12 / Section 21-13-12-10
Scholarship terms and conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Before receiving a scholarship under this chapter, the applicant must enter into a contract with the commission agreeing to:

(1) the terms and conditions described in section 8(b)(3) of this chapter; and

(2) any other terms and conditions established by the commission.

As added by P.L.232-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 21-23-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-23-1-5
"Treasurer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. "Treasurer" refers to the treasurer of the board of trustees.

[2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.264.
Ind. Code § 21-16-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 16 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-16-5-4
Annual report; annual public hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The corporation shall submit an annual report to the governor, which must include detailed information on the structure, operation, and financial status of the corporation. The corporation shall conduct an annual public hearing to receive comment from interested parties regarding the report. Notice of the hearing must be given at least fourteen (14) days before the hearing in accordance with IC 5-14-1.5-5(b).

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-21.2-3(c).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
Ind. Code § 21-12-16.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 12 / Chapter 16.5 / Section 21-12-16.5-2
Program established; applications
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The next generation Hoosier minority educators scholarship program is established.

(b) The commission shall receive and consider applications for a next generation Hoosier minority educators scholarship under this chapter.

As added by P.L.161-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 21-35-2-16 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-35-2-16
Bonds and pledges or mortgages made in the name of the state educational institution
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. Bonds and the pledge or mortgage securing the bonds, shall be issued, and made in the name, and on behalf of the state educational institution by the officer or officers that the board of trustees designates.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-35-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 35 / Chapter 7 / Section 21-35-7-6
Resolution; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The resolution under section 5 of this chapter must provide that the plans and specifications for the property and for the development and management of the property shall be approved by the board of trustees.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-1.5-4 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.276.
Ind. Code § 21-17-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 21-17-1-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-76-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.258. Repealed by P.L.107-2012, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 21-47-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-47-2-8
Geological and water survey advisory council; center for energy
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) As used in this section, "center" refers to the center for energy established by subsection (c).

(b) As used in this section, "council" refers to the geological and water survey advisory council established by section 4 of this chapter.

(c) The center for energy is established within the survey for the purpose of:

(1) carrying out the survey's statutory duties concerning Indiana's natural energy resources;

(2) supporting long term studies of the state's energy resources, as requested by the state; and

(3) upon request, providing resources to:

(A) state agencies;

(B) municipal agencies; and

(C) energy stakeholders.

(d) The center shall be staffed:

(1) by employees of the survey who have expertise in energy resources; and

(2) at staffing levels consistent with recommendations of the council.

(e) The center shall report to the council before each quarterly meeting of the council under section 4(j) of this chapter.

(f) The state geologist shall oversee and manage the activities of the center.

(g) The center shall be funded by the available resources of the survey.

As added by P.L.108-2022, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.146.
Ind. Code § 21-41-11-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 41 / Chapter 11 / Section 21-41-11-6
Advisory board; membership; duties; terms
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) There is established an advisory board for the institute to advise and assist the director appointed under section 5 of this chapter.

(b) The advisory board consists of eight (8) members appointed by the president of the university, and one (1) member appointed by the secretary of education. Each of the following groups must be represented by at least one (1) member of the advisory board:

(1) Practicing public school principals.

(2) Members of the general assembly.

(3) Experts in administration, supervision, curriculum development, or evaluation who are members of the faculty of a state supported university.

(4) Practicing school superintendents.

(5) Practicing public school teachers.

(6) Members of the business or industry community.

(7) Parents of public school age children.

(c) The advisory board shall:

(1) annually elect a chairperson;

(2) advise the director about the curriculum of the institute;

(3) review the plan developed by the director under section 7 of this chapter;

(4) approve an evaluation plan for the institute;

(5) review the director's plan for continuing education;

(6) review the institute budget and make recommendations to the director;

(7) set criteria for the selection of institute participants;

(8) review the operation of the institute and make recommendations to the director;

(9) assist the director in compiling the annual report for submission to the general assembly;

(10) consider coordinating the programs and curriculum offered at the institute with the programs and curriculum required in principal certification programs offered at postsecondary educational institutions in Indiana; and

(11) complete other tasks requested of the advisory board by the president of the university or the director.

(d) Each member of the advisory board serves a four (4) year term beginning on May 1 in the year the member is appointed.

(e) The president of the university shall fill a vacancy on the advisory board:

(1) for the unexpired part of the term; and

(2) in a manner that preserves the composition of the advisory board under subsection (b).

As added by P.L.2-2014, SEC.99. Amended by P.L.43-2021, SEC.142.
Ind. Code § 21-18-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 18 / Chapter 3 / Section 21-18-3-6
Term of appointments
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Appointments to the commission are for a term of four (4) years except:

(1) the student member; and

(2) the full-time faculty member;

who are appointed to a term of two (2) years.

(b) The governor shall promptly make appointments to fill vacancies for the duration of unexpired terms in the same manner as the original appointments.

(c) The term of a member begins on July 1 of the year of appointment and continues until a successor has been appointed.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259.
Ind. Code § 21-27-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 27 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-27-6-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.167-2007, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.174-2018, SEC.31; P.L.113-2024, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.196-2025, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 21-28-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 28 / Chapter 6 / Section 21-28-6-4
Educational institutions may deny requests for information if impact on grant funding research tool
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Notwithstanding section 2 of this chapter, a state educational institution may deny a member of the general assembly or staff of the legislative services agency access to a research tool if the research tool was purchased through a grant or other source that limits access to use of the research tool in a way that would make granting access to the research tool a violation of the grant or agreement covering the payment for the research tool.

(b) Nothing in this chapter requires a state educational institution to expend additional funds or to violate the terms of a subscription agreement applicable to a journal or other research tool.

As added by P.L.12-2010, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-44-2-0.3 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 21-44-2-0.3
Treatment of references to state anatomical board; transfer of property
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.3. (a) After June 30, 1987, any reference to the state anatomical board in any statute or rule is considered a reference to the anatomical education program operated under this article.

(b) On July 1, 1987, the Indiana University School of Medicine, as authorized by P.L.238-1987, becomes the owner of all the personal property of the state anatomical board abolished by P.L.238-1987.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.358.
Ind. Code § 21-25-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 25 / Chapter 5 / Section 21-25-5-1
Board; meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The annual meeting of the board of trustees shall be held on the first Monday of October of each year.

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

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.266.
Ind. Code § 21-44-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 21 / Article 44 / Chapter 4 / Section 21-44-4-1
Statewide medical education system established
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. There is established the Indiana statewide medical education system.

[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-30.5-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285.