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2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 43. System for Teacher and Student Advancement Grant Fund and Program › 20-20-43-2. "Program"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to a teacher performance model program described in section 4 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.106-2016, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 43. System for Teacher and Student Advancement Grant Fund and Program › 20-20-43-3. Fund Established; Administration of Fund

Sec. 3. (a) The system for teacher and student advancement grant fund is established for the purpose of providing grants to school corporations and charter schools to implement programs described in section 4 of this chapter.
(b) The fund consists of the following:
(1) Appropriations made by the general assembly.
(2) Gifts, grants, devises, or bequests made to the commission for higher education to achieve the purposes of the fund.
(c) The state board, in consultation with the department, shall administer the fund.
(d) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.
(e) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.
(f) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
As added by P.L.106-2016, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.73-2019, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 43. System for Teacher and Student Advancement Grant Fund and Program › 20-20-43-5. Report to Governor and General Assembly

Sec. 5. Not later than July 1, 2020, and each July 1 thereafter, the department shall submit a report to the governor and, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, to the general assembly. The report:
(1) must provide a detailed status summary of grants awarded under this chapter;
(2) must include:
(A) a description of each teacher performance program of a school corporation or charter school that receives a grant under this chapter;
(B) information regarding the details of each particular grant; and
(C) information regarding teacher satisfaction, teacher retention, and student performance at a school corporation or charter school that receives a grant under this chapter; and
(3) may include legislative recommendations.
As added by P.L.73-2019, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 44. Indiana Education Residency Pilot Program › 20-20-44-1. "Fund"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the system for teacher and student advancement grant fund established under IC 20-20-43-3.
As added by P.L.155-2017, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 44. Indiana Education Residency Pilot Program › 20-20-44-2. "New Teacher"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "new teacher" refers to a teacher with an initial practitioner license under IC 20-28-5-12.
As added by P.L.155-2017, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.73-2019, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 44. Indiana Education Residency Pilot Program › 20-20-44-3. "Prospective Teacher"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "prospective teacher" refers to a student pursuing a degree or certification to become a new teacher.
As added by P.L.155-2017, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 44. Indiana Education Residency Pilot Program › 20-20-44-4. "Education Residency Pilot Program"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "education residency pilot program" means a program that provides prospective teachers, for at least one (1) academic year:
(1) significant teaching experience working alongside a highly effective or effective teacher of record; and
(2) instruction and mentoring of the prospective teacher by school corporation personnel or faculty of the teacher preparation program in the content area in which the prospective teacher will become certified or licensed.
As added by P.L.155-2017, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 44. Indiana Education Residency Pilot Program › 20-20-44-5. Implementation of Indiana Education Residency Pilot Program; Application

Sec. 5. (a) Not later than July 1, 2018, the department shall implement the Indiana education residency pilot program. The education residency pilot program shall allow a school corporation to apply to the state board, in a manner prescribed by the state board, to use a portion of the fund, or any other funds available, to implement the education residency pilot program. The state board may establish a cap on the number of applications the state board may approve under this chapter.
(b) The education residency pilot program must provide prospective teachers with effective teaching skills, as demonstrated through completion of the education residency pilot program or other indicators as determined by the department.
As added by P.L.155-2017, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 45. Next Level Computer Science Program › 20-20-45-1. "Eligible Entity"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "eligible entity" means:
(1) a postsecondary educational institution; or
(2) any organization that provides a nationally recognized and high quality professional development training program in computer science education.
As added by P.L.132-2018, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 45. Next Level Computer Science Program › 20-20-45-3. "Postsecondary Educational Institution"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "postsecondary educational institution" refers to any state educational institution (as defined in IC 21-7-13-32) or private postsecondary educational institution that receives state or federal funds.
As added by P.L.132-2018, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 45. Next Level Computer Science Program › 20-20-45-5. Next Level Computer Science Grant Program

Sec. 5. The next level computer science grant program is established to provide grants to:
(1) eligible entities to develop and implement high quality teacher professional development programs in computer science; and
(2) state accredited schools to:
(A) provide teachers with high quality teacher professional development programs in computer science; and
(B) develop and implement sustainable computer science curricular programs.
As added by P.L.132-2018, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.245-2023, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 45. Next Level Computer Science Program › 20-20-45-6. Guidelines for Grants

Sec. 6. The department, in consultation with the governor's office, shall develop guidelines to award grants to eligible entities and state accredited schools. The guidelines developed by the department must include:
(1) the ability of an eligible entity to provide effective training for a teacher who does not have previous exposure to teaching computer science;
(2) the ability of an eligible entity to implement effective practices for providing professional development in computer science that include:
(A) the eligible entity's ability to provide a teacher with practical training in teaching computer science that is founded on evidence based research; and
(B) the eligible entity's ability to tailor the professional development program to the needs of the teacher and the students the teacher serves; and
(3) any other criteria the department considers relevant.
As added by P.L.132-2018, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.245-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 45. Next Level Computer Science Program › 20-20-45-7. Establishment

Sec. 7. The next level computer science fund is established. The department must use money in the fund to provide grants from the fund to:
(1) eligible entities to develop and implement high quality teacher professional development programs in computer science; and
(2) state accredited schools for the purposes described in section 5(2) of this chapter.
As added by P.L.132-2018, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.245-2023, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 45. Next Level Computer Science Program › 20-20-45-8. Next Level Computer Science Fund

Sec. 8. (a) The fund consists of the following:
(1) Appropriations from the general assembly.
(2) Gifts to the fund.
(3) Grants, including grants from private entities.
(4) Other state funds that are transferred to 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 money may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited into the fund.
(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
As added by P.L.132-2018, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 45. Next Level Computer Science Program › 20-20-45-10. Contract for Professional Development Services

Sec. 10. Notwithstanding any other law or policy to the contrary, the secretary of education shall enter into and maintain a contract for professional development services with an organization that provides a nationally recognized training program for professional development in computer science education from early learning through postsecondary education.
As added by P.L.132-2018, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.43-2021, SEC.55.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 45. Next Level Computer Science Program › 20-20-45-11. Application

Sec. 11. An eligible entity or state accredited school may apply to the department to receive a grant from the fund on a form provided by the department.
As added by P.L.132-2018, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.245-2023, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 45. Next Level Computer Science Program › 20-20-45-12. Report

Sec. 12. The department shall biannually submit to the governor a progress report regarding the following:
(1) The development and administration of the program and fund under this chapter.
(2) The status of public schools in meeting the requirements under IC 20-30-5-23.
The report must be submitted not later than July 15, 2018, and not later than July 15 and January 15 each year thereafter.
As added by P.L.132-2018, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 45. Next Level Computer Science Program › 20-20-45-14. Noncompliance; Transfer of Responsibility for Implementation

Sec. 14. If the department does not comply with the requirements of this chapter, the state board:
(1) shall assume the duties of the department under this chapter; and
(2) may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.
As added by P.L.132-2018, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 45.5. Robotics Competition Program › 20-20-45.5-1. "Allowable Expenses"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "allowable expenses" means:
(1) payment of a stipend for a robotics team mentor;
(2) fees, kits, and supplies required to:
(A) establish or maintain a robotics team; or
(B) participate in a robotics competition; and
(3) event registrations, materials, transportation costs, travel costs, and other expenses associated with attendance at a robotics competition.
As added by P.L.231-2023, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 45.5. Robotics Competition Program › 20-20-45.5-2. "Eligible School"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "eligible school" means a:
(1) public school, including a charter school (as defined in IC 20-24-1-4); or
(2) state accredited nonpublic school.
As added by P.L.231-2023, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 45.5. Robotics Competition Program › 20-20-45.5-3. "Eligible Team"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "eligible team" means a robotics competition team consisting of:
(1) students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are enrolled in an eligible school; and
(2) at least one (1) adult who is a team mentor and team coach.
As added by P.L.231-2023, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 45.5. Robotics Competition Program › 20-20-45.5-6. "Robotics Competition"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "robotics competition" means a competition that:
(1) requires participating teams to design, construct, program, and operate robots; and
(2) is sponsored by a nonstock, nonprofit corporation, described under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and exempt from taxation under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, that has as one (1) of its organizational purposes the goal of encouraging young people to develop an interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
As added by P.L.231-2023, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 45.5. Robotics Competition Program › 20-20-45.5-7. Robotics Competition Program Established; Purpose

Sec. 7. The robotics competition program is established to provide grants to eligible teams to expand opportunities to increase interest and improve skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through participation in competitive robotics programs that:
(1) provide hands on learning experiences;
(2) establish community partnerships to increase awareness of local workforce and postsecondary opportunities;
(3) highlight career opportunities through adult mentors; and
(4) prioritize a connection to manufacturing, machining, and fabrication skills for students in grades 9 through 12.
As added by P.L.231-2023, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 45.5. Robotics Competition Program › 20-20-45.5-8. Robotics Competition Program Fund Established; Purpose

Sec. 8. The robotics competition program fund is established. The department shall use money in the fund to provide grants to eligible teams to develop and implement competitive robotics programs.
As added by P.L.231-2023, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 45.5. Robotics Competition Program › 20-20-45.5-9. Fund; Nonreverting

Sec. 9. (a) The fund consists of the following:
(1) Appropriations from the general assembly.
(2) Gifts to the fund.
(3) Grants, including grants from private entities.
(4) Other state funds that are transferred to 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 money may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited into the fund.
(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
As added by P.L.231-2023, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 45.5. Robotics Competition Program › 20-20-45.5-11. Application for Grant; Requirements

Sec. 11. (a) Beginning July 1, 2023, an eligible team may apply to the department to receive a grant from the fund on a form provided by the department.
(b) To receive a grant, an eligible team must show proof of the following in its application:
(1) A partnership for the purposes of a robotics competition with at least one (1) sponsor, business entity, higher education institution, or technical school.
(2) An adult robotics team mentor.
(3) A spending plan.
(4) A commitment to compete in a robotics competition.
(5) For grades 9 through 12, a commitment to creating an original, iteratively designed robot.
(6) A local in kind or cash match from other private or local funds in an amount equal to at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount of the awarded grant.
As added by P.L.231-2023, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 45.5. Robotics Competition Program › 20-20-45.5-12. Guidelines to Award Grants; Requirements

Sec. 12. (a) The department shall develop guidelines to award grants, after June 30, 2023, to eligible teams for allowable expenses. The guidelines developed by the department must include a maximum grant award allotment for each eligible team based on the:
(1) level of programming; and
(2) level of competition;
of various robotics competitions as determined by the department.
(b) The department shall award grants in a manner that maximizes the number of eligible teams that will be able to receive funds, with an emphasis on increasing the number of high school teams, and that expands the geographical distribution of eligible teams.
As added by P.L.231-2023, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 45.5. Robotics Competition Program › 20-20-45.5-13. Guidelines to Accommodate the Participation of Students With Disabilities

Sec. 13. The department shall establish guidelines to accommodate the participation of students with disabilities on an eligible team or in a robotics competition.
As added by P.L.231-2023, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 47. Connecting Students With Careers Fund › 20-20-47-1. "Career Fair"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "career fair" means an event at which employers and labor organizations can meet with high school students to discuss future career opportunities.
As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 47. Connecting Students With Careers Fund › 20-20-47-3. "Intermediary"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "intermediary" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-18-1-3.5.
As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 47. Connecting Students With Careers Fund › 20-20-47-5. "School"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "school" means the following:
(1) A school maintained by a school corporation.
(2) A charter school.
As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 47. Connecting Students With Careers Fund › 20-20-47-6. Connecting Students With Careers Fund Established

Sec. 6. The connecting students with careers fund is established. The department must use money in the fund to provide grants to schools for the purpose of hosting career fairs in accordance with IC 20-30-5.6.
As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 47. Connecting Students With Careers Fund › 20-20-47-7. Connecting Students With Careers Fund; Administration

Sec. 7. (a) The fund consists of the following:
(1) Gifts to the fund.
(2) Grants, including grants from private entities.
(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 money may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited into the fund.
(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 48. Teacher Higher Education and Industry Collaboration Grant Program and Fund › 20-20-48-1. "Approved Postsecondary Educational Institution"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "approved postsecondary educational institution" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-7-13-6(a).
As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 48. Teacher Higher Education and Industry Collaboration Grant Program and Fund › 20-20-48-2. "Approved Teacher Education Course or Program"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "approved teacher education course or program" means a teacher education course or program that has been approved by the department under section 8 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 48. Teacher Higher Education and Industry Collaboration Grant Program and Fund › 20-20-48-3. "Eligible Applicant"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "eligible applicant" means any of the following:
(1) A school corporation.
(2) A public school, including a charter school.
(3) A state accredited nonpublic school.
(4) A teacher employed by a:
(A) school corporation; or
(B) school listed in subdivision (2) or (3).
As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 48. Teacher Higher Education and Industry Collaboration Grant Program and Fund › 20-20-48-4. "Fund"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the teacher higher education and industry collaboration grant program fund established by section 7 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 48. Teacher Higher Education and Industry Collaboration Grant Program and Fund › 20-20-48-5. "Program"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the teacher higher education and industry collaboration grant program established by section 6 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 48. Teacher Higher Education and Industry Collaboration Grant Program and Fund › 20-20-48-6. Teacher Higher Education and Industry Collaboration Grant Program Established; Grants; Administration

Sec. 6. (a) There is established a teacher higher education and industry collaboration grant program for the purpose of funding through grants teacher participation in approved teacher education courses or programs.
(b) The department shall administer the program.
As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 48. Teacher Higher Education and Industry Collaboration Grant Program and Fund › 20-20-48-7. Teacher Higher Education and Industry Collaboration Grant Program Fund

Sec. 7. (a) The teacher higher education and industry collaboration grant program fund is established for the purposes of implementing the program described in section 6 of this chapter.
(b) The fund consists of the following:
(1) Appropriations by the general assembly.
(2) Interest deposited in the fund under subsection (e).
(c) The department shall administer the fund.
(d) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.
(e) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.
(f) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year reverts to the state general fund.
As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 48. Teacher Higher Education and Industry Collaboration Grant Program and Fund › 20-20-48-8. Approval of Teacher Education Courses or Programs; Requirements

Sec. 8. (a) The department, in consultation with the commission for higher education, shall approve teacher education courses or programs that meet the criteria established under subsection (b).
(b) The department may only approve a teacher education course or program under subsection (a) that:
(1) is designed to:
(A) engage teachers with approved postsecondary educational institutions and employers for the purpose of connecting daily classroom lessons with innovations in workplace practices and postsecondary education research;
(B) improve a teacher's:
(i) content area knowledge; and
(ii) familiarity with the application of the content area in postsecondary education research and the workplace;
(2) is offered:
(A) by an approved postsecondary educational institution;
(B) by an employer; or
(C) jointly, by an approved postsecondary educational institution and employer; and
(3) meets any other requirements established by the department.
As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 48. Teacher Higher Education and Industry Collaboration Grant Program and Fund › 20-20-48-9. Eligibility; Requirements; Grant Amount Award

Sec. 9. (a) To be eligible for a grant under the program, an eligible applicant must do the following:
(1) Apply to the department in the manner and on a form prescribed by the department.
(2) If the eligible applicant is a school corporation or school described in section 3(1) through 3(3) of this chapter, include in the eligible applicant's application the following:
(A) The number of teachers employed by the eligible applicant who intend to voluntarily participate in an approved teacher education course or program.
(B) The amount of funding that the eligible applicant is requesting for each teacher who intends to voluntarily participate in an approved teacher education course or program.
(C) The timeline by which teachers will complete the approved teacher education course or program.
(3) Agree to use the grant funds for teacher participation in an approved teacher education course or program.
(4) Meet any other requirements established by the department.
(b) Subject to available funding, the department may award a grant under this chapter to an eligible applicant that meets the requirements under subsection (a) in an amount that does not exceed:
(1) the cost for one (1) or more teachers, as applicable, to enroll in and complete an approved teacher education course or program; plus
(2) a stipend for one (1) or more teachers described in subdivision (1) in an amount determined by the department.
As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 48. Teacher Higher Education and Industry Collaboration Grant Program and Fund › 20-20-48-10. Professional Growth Experience Points

Sec. 10. The successful completion of an approved teacher course or program may count towards professional growth experience points required to renew a practitioner license or an accomplished practitioner license, as determined by the department.
As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 48. Teacher Higher Education and Industry Collaboration Grant Program and Fund › 20-20-48-11. Online Platform to Access and Share Information

Sec. 11. The department shall establish and maintain an online platform that allows teachers to access and share information regarding connecting daily classroom lessons with innovations in workplace practices and postsecondary education research.
As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 48. Teacher Higher Education and Industry Collaboration Grant Program and Fund › 20-20-48-12. Report Concerning the Program

Sec. 12. Not later than July 1, 2024, and not later than July 1 each year thereafter, the department shall:
(1) collect and compile information concerning the program under this chapter; and
(2) submit the report described in subdivision (1) to the following:
(A) The governor.
(B) The legislative council, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
As added by P.L.202-2023, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 49. Science of Reading Grant › 20-20-49-4. Grant Use

Sec. 4. Money allocated for grants under this chapter must be used for the following:
(1) Placing literacy instructional coaches in elementary schools for the purposes of training and supporting teachers and administrators in order to improve instruction related to the science of reading.
(2) Training teachers and school principals in instructional practices aligned with the science of reading.
(3) Increasing instructional time, including summer literacy programs or high-dosage tutoring, for students who have been identified as struggling readers based on a diagnostic screening authorized by the department under IC 20-35.5-2-2.
(4) Elementary schools and school corporations purchasing curricular materials that:
(A) align with science of reading; and
(B) receive approval by the department.
(5) Covering costs for teachers to obtain a literacy endorsement described in IC 20-28-5-19.7.
As added by P.L.250-2023, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 49. Science of Reading Grant › 20-20-49-5. Grant Application; Form; Plan Description and Information; Plan Alignment With Science of Reading

Sec. 5. (a) Subject to section 6 of this chapter, the department may, after June 30, 2024, award a grant under this chapter to a school corporation or charter school that does the following:
(1) Applies for a grant on a form provided by the department.
(2) Submits a detailed description of a plan that:
(A) must include:
(i) placing literacy instructional coaches in elementary schools for the purposes of training and supporting teachers and administrators in order to improve instruction related to the science of reading; and
(ii) training teachers and school principals in instructional practices aligned with the science of reading; and
(B) may include, if the school corporation or charter school is requesting grant funds for the purpose described in section 4(3) or 4(4) of this chapter the following, as applicable:
(i) Increasing instructional time, including summer literacy programs or high-dosage tutoring, for students who have been identified as struggling readers based on a diagnostic screening authorized by the department under IC 20-35.5-2-2.
(ii) Elementary schools and school corporations purchasing curricular materials that align with the science of reading and receive approval by the department.
(3) Submits the following information:
(A) Evidence supporting the school corporation's or charter school's plan under subdivision (2).
(B) The number of elementary school teachers and literacy instructional coaches employed by the school corporation or charter school.
(C) Any other pertinent information required by the department.
(b) Any instruction under a plan that includes increasing instructional time as described in subsection (a)(2)(B)(i) must align with the science of reading.
As added by P.L.250-2023, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 49. Science of Reading Grant › 20-20-49-6. Review of Grant Application; Award of Grants

Sec. 6. Upon review of applications received under section 5 of this chapter, the department may award grants to school corporations and charter schools subject to available money and in accordance with the following priorities:
(1) To the extent possible, to achieve geographic balance throughout Indiana and to include urban, suburban, and rural school corporations.
(2) To address a documented need for literacy instructional coaches, additional science of reading training, or compliance with IC 20-26-12-24.5.
(3) To provide targeted support for Indiana students experiencing the greatest reading challenges.
As added by P.L.250-2023, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 20. Programs Administered by the State › Chapter 49. Science of Reading Grant › 20-20-49-7. Rules

Sec. 7. The department:
(1) may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter; and
(2) shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 regarding the following:
(A) Distribution of award amounts under this chapter.
(B) Prioritizing grants for the purposes described in section 4(1) and 4(2) of this chapter.
As added by P.L.250-2023, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 21. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Chapter 1. Definitions › 20-21-1-1. Applicability of Definitions

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-1-1.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 21. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Chapter 1. Definitions › 20-21-1-2. "Board"

Sec. 2. "Board" refers to the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired board established by IC 20-21-3-1.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-1-2.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.218-2005, SEC.49.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 21. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Chapter 1. Definitions › 20-21-1-3. "Case Conference"

Sec. 3. "Case conference" refers to the actions taken by a case conference committee composed of public agency personnel, parents, the student, if appropriate, and others at the discretion of the public agency or the parent to do any of the following:
(1) Determine a student's eligibility for special education and related services.
(2) Develop, review, or revise a student's individualized education program.
(3) Determine an appropriate educational placement for the student.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-1-3.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.46.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 21. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Chapter 1. Definitions › 20-21-1-4. "Employee"

Sec. 4. "Employee" refers to an employee of the school.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-1-4.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 21. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Chapter 1. Definitions › 20-21-1-4.5. "Executive"

Sec. 4.5. "Executive" refers to the chief executive officer of the school appointed under IC 20-21-2-4.
As added by P.L.218-2005, SEC.50.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 21. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Chapter 1. Definitions › 20-21-1-6. "School Age Individual"

Sec. 6. "School age individual" refers to an individual who is less than twenty-two (22) years of age.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-1-6.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 21. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Chapter 1. Definitions › 20-21-1-7. Repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-1-7.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.218-2005, SEC.83.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 21. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Chapter 2. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › 20-21-2-1. Establishment; Services Provided

Sec. 1. The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is established as a state educational resource center that includes the following:
(1) A residential and day school.
(2) Outreach services.
(3) Consultative services to local educational agencies to assist the agencies in meeting the needs of locally enrolled students with visual disabilities.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-2-1.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.218-2005, SEC.52.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 21. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Chapter 2. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › 20-21-2-2. Purpose

Sec. 2. The school shall provide for the instruction, education, and care of children who are determined to have a serious visual disability by case conference in accordance with Indiana law and federal law.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-2-2.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 21. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Chapter 2. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › 20-21-2-3. Educational Facilities, Educational Programs, and Training

Sec. 3. The school shall provide the following:
(1) Educational facilities that meet standards established by the state board for regular public schools.
(2) Educational facilities for school age individuals.
(3) Educational programs and services to meet those special needs imposed by visual impairment so that a student with a visual disability (including a student with multiple disabilities with visual impairment) may achieve the student's maximum ability for independence in academic pursuits, career opportunities, travel, personal care, and home management.
(4) Training to permit a student with a visual disability (including a student with multiple disabilities with visual impairment) to achieve the student's maximum development toward self-support and independence by the provision of services in counseling, orientation and mobility, and other related services.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-2-3.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.162.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 21. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Chapter 2. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › 20-21-2-4. Executive; Appointment and Qualifications

Sec. 4. (a) The board shall appoint the chief executive officer, subject to the approval of the governor. The executive serves at the pleasure of the board.
(b) The executive appointee must have the following qualifications:
(1) Be an educator with knowledge, skill, and ability in the appointee's profession.
(2) Have at least five (5) years experience in instruction of students with visual impairment disabilities.
(3) Have a master's degree or a higher degree.
(4) Meet the qualifications for an Indiana teacher's certificate in the area of visual impairment disabilities.
(5) Have at least five (5) years experience supervising other individuals.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-2-4.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.218-2005, SEC.53; P.L.100-2012, SEC.51.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 21. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Chapter 2. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › 20-21-2-5. Executive; Responsibilities

Sec. 5. (a) The executive, subject to the approval of the board and IC 20-21-4, has complete responsibility for management of the school.
(b) The executive has responsibility for the following:
(1) Direction of the education, care, safety, and well-being of all students in attendance.
(2) Evaluation and improvement of the school staff, educational programs, and support services.
(3) Implementation and administration of the policies, mission, and goals of the school as established by the board.
(4) Serving as the purchasing agent for the school under IC 5-22-4-8.
(5) Implementation of budgetary matters as recommended by the board and the department of education under IC 20-21-3-10(b).
(6) Management of the school's outreach program with local public schools.
(7) Advocating on behalf of the school under guidelines established by the board.
(8) Executing contracts on behalf of the school.
(c) The executive is the appointing authority for all employees necessary to properly conduct and operate the school.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-2-5.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.218-2005, SEC.54.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 21. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Chapter 2. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › 20-21-2-6. Students Admitted to School

Sec. 6. Subject to:
(1) a student's:
(A) individualized education program;
(B) service plan developed under 511 IAC 7-34; or
(C) choice scholarship education plan developed under 511 IAC 7-49; and
(2) the school's admissions criteria adopted by the board under IC 20-21-3-10(a)(4);
the executive shall receive as a student in the school an Indiana resident who is a school age individual with a visual disability.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-2-6.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.218-2005, SEC.55; P.L.99-2007, SEC.163; P.L.191-2018, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 21. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Chapter 2. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › 20-21-2-7. Placement Review Committee

Sec. 7. (a) A placement review committee for the school is established. The placement review committee consists of one (1) representative of each of the following:
(1) The board.
(2) The office of the secretary of family and social services.
(3) The secretary of education.
(b) The placement review committee shall meet upon petition of an interested party to review the following:
(1) Applications to the school denied through the process described in section 6 of this chapter.
(2) All instances of dismissal from the school for reasons other than graduation, voluntary transition to another educational facility, or voluntary departure from the school.
(c) The executive shall serve as an adviser to the placement review committee. The executive shall provide the placement review committee with information and justification for all application denials and dismissals under review.
(d) The placement review committee may recommend that application denials or dismissals be reconsidered.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-2-7.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.218-2005, SEC.56; P.L.43-2021, SEC.56.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 21. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Chapter 2. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › 20-21-2-8. Expenses of Certain Students to Be Paid by County

Sec. 8. Upon the presentation of satisfactory evidence showing that:
(1) there is a school age individual with a visual disability residing in a county;
(2) the individual is entitled to the facilities of the school;
(3) the individual's parent wishes the individual to participate in the school's educational program but is unable to pay the expenses of maintaining the individual at the school; and
(4) the individual is entitled to placement in the school under section 6 of this chapter;
a court with jurisdiction shall, upon application by the county office of the division of family resources, order the individual to be sent to the school at the expense of the county. The expenses include the expenses described in section 10 of this chapter and shall be paid from the county general fund.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-2-8.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.457; P.L.44-2009, SEC.33.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 21. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Chapter 2. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › 20-21-2-9. Applicability of Compulsory School Attendance Laws

Sec. 9. The compulsory school attendance laws of Indiana apply to all children with visual disabilities. The case conference committee may place a child with a visual disability at the school. The child shall attend the school during the full scholastic term of the school unless the case conference committee changes the placement.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-2-9.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 21. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Chapter 2. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › 20-21-2-10. Provision of Medical Care, Basic Necessities, and Transportation to Students

Sec. 10. (a) The school shall provide board, room, laundry, and ordinary medical attention, including emergency medical attention.
(b) While a student is enrolled at the school, the student's parent, guardian, or responsible relative or another person shall provide medical, optical, and dental care involving special medication or prostheses.
(c) While a student is enrolled at the school, the student's parent, guardian, or another responsible relative or person shall suitably provide the student with clothing and other essentials not otherwise provided under this article.
(d) The school corporation in which the student has legal settlement shall pay the cost of transportation required by the student's individualized education program under IC 20-35-8-2. However, the student's parent, guardian, or another responsible relative or person shall pay the cost of transportation not required by the student's individualized education program.
(e) The student's parent, guardian, or another responsible relative or person shall provide the incidental expense money needed by the student.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-2-10.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 21. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Chapter 2. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › 20-21-2-11. Adult Education Program

Sec. 11. (a) The school may establish an adult education program.
(b) The school may establish an appropriate fee for services for an adult education program. Federal grants or matching funds may also be used, subject to approval of the budget agency.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-2-11.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 21. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Chapter 2. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › 20-21-2-12. Vocational Work-Study Program

Sec. 12. The school may establish a vocational work-study program.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-2-12.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 21. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Chapter 2. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › 20-21-2-13. Receipt of Gifts, Legacies, Devises, and Conveyances

Sec. 13. The executive may, subject to the approval of the governor and the policies of the board, receive, for the use of the school, gifts, legacies, devises, and conveyances of real or personal property that are made, given, or granted to or for the school.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-2-13.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.218-2005, SEC.57.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 21. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired › Chapter 3. Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Board › 20-21-3-1. Establishment

Sec. 1. The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired board is established.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-15-3-1.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.218-2005, SEC.58.