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2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 14. Community or Volunteer Service Program › 20-30-14-6. Certification of Service Hours Contributed

Sec. 6. Upon the completion of the school year, the principal or the principal's designee shall request the director or the sponsor of the community service organization or the volunteer service organization to submit a report on the student's service during the school year that certifies the total number of hours of service contributed by the student.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-7-16.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 14. Community or Volunteer Service Program › 20-30-14-7. Award of Academic Credit

Sec. 7. If the student's total number of hours of service is at least equal to the minimum number of hours required to earn academic credit for community service or volunteer service as set forth in rules adopted by the state board, the student shall receive the amount of academic credit available under the state board's rules for the service toward the student's graduation requirements.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-7-16.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 14. Community or Volunteer Service Program › 20-30-14-8. Guidelines

Sec. 8. The department shall develop guidelines necessary to implement this section, including guidelines to assist principals or designees in determining whether a particular community service organization or volunteer service organization qualifies as an entity in which a student's volunteer service translates into academic credit under this section.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-7-16.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 14. Community or Volunteer Service Program › 20-30-14-9. Rules

Sec. 9. The state board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to implement this section, including rules stipulating the following:
(1) The types of community service organizations or volunteer service organizations that qualify as entities described in section 8 of this chapter.
(2) The types of community services or volunteer services performed by a student that qualify for approval under this chapter.
(3) That the student must perform at least forty-eight (48) hours of service to earn one (1) academic credit.
(4) That not more than two (2) academic credits toward graduation are available to a student under this chapter.
(5) That the exploitation or endangerment of students participating under this chapter is prohibited.
(6) That each school corporation and community service organization or volunteer service organization participating under this chapter shall monitor student activity under this chapter and compile periodic reports from students and other individuals to ensure:
(A) student health and safety, including assurances that students are not expected to perform duties that are prohibited by law or rule for which students are inadequately prepared or supervised;
(B) an educational benefit to the student is being derived by the student; and
(C) compliance with appropriate statutes and rules.
(7) The minimum acceptable level of certificated school employee staffing required to adequately implement, monitor, and evaluate the program under this chapter.
(8) The method for demonstrating and enforcing the assurances described under subdivision (6).
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-7-16.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 14.5. State Certificate of Biliteracy › 20-30-14.5-1. "Foreign Language"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "foreign language" refers to any language other than English, including:
(1) modern languages;
(2) Latin;
(3) American Sign Language;
(4) Native American languages; and
(5) native languages.
As added by P.L.226-2015, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 14.5. State Certificate of Biliteracy › 20-30-14.5-3. State Certificate of Biliteracy Created

Sec. 3. (a) The state certificate of biliteracy is created to:
(1) encourage students to study languages;
(2) certify the attainment of biliteracy;
(3) provide employers with a method of identifying individuals with language and biliteracy skills;
(4) provide postsecondary educational institutions with an additional method to recognize applicants for admission;
(5) prepare students with twenty-first century skills;
(6) recognize the value of foreign language and native language instruction in public schools; and
(7) strengthen intergroup relationships, affirm the value of diversity, and honor the multiple cultures and languages of a community.
(b) The receipt of the certificate demonstrates the attainment of a high level of proficiency by a graduate of a public or a state accredited nonpublic high school, sufficient for meaningful use in college and a career, in one (1) or more languages in addition to English.
(c) A school corporation, a charter school, or a state accredited nonpublic high school is not required to participate in the certificate program.
As added by P.L.226-2015, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.92-2020, SEC.63.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 14.5. State Certificate of Biliteracy › 20-30-14.5-4. Duties of State Board

Sec. 4. The state board shall:
(1) establish the criteria for earning a certificate, including:
(A) the number of credits a student must earn in English and language arts and in a language other than English; and
(B) assessments of foreign language and English proficiency the state board considers necessary;
(2) direct the department to prepare and deliver to participating school corporations, charter schools, and state accredited nonpublic high schools an appropriate mechanism for awarding the certificate and designating on a student's transcript that the student has been awarded a certificate; and
(3) direct the department to provide any other information the state board considers necessary for school corporations, charter schools, and state accredited nonpublic high schools to successfully participate in the certificate program.
As added by P.L.226-2015, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.92-2020, SEC.64.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 14.5. State Certificate of Biliteracy › 20-30-14.5-5. Duties of Participating School Corporation, Charter School, or Accredited Nonpublic School

Sec. 5. A participating school corporation, charter school, or state accredited nonpublic high school shall:
(1) maintain appropriate records to identify students who have earned a certificate; and
(2) make the appropriate designation on the transcript of each student who earns a certificate.
As added by P.L.226-2015, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.92-2020, SEC.65.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 14.5. State Certificate of Biliteracy › 20-30-14.5-6. Fees

Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a student may not be charged a fee to receive a certificate under this chapter.
(b) If necessary, a student may be required to pay a fee to demonstrate proficiency in a language, including the cost of a standardized test to determine proficiency.
As added by P.L.226-2015, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 15. Nonsession School Activities › 20-30-15-1. "Agricultural Education"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "agricultural education" means the form of career and technical education that prepares an individual for the occupations connected with:
(1) the tillage of soil;
(2) the care of domestic animals;
(3) forestry; and
(4) other wage earning or productive work on the farm.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-1-11.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.112.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 15. Nonsession School Activities › 20-30-15-2. "Attendance Unit"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "attendance unit" means the geographical and population area served by a single school that consists of part or all of the school corporation.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-1-4.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 15. Nonsession School Activities › 20-30-15-3. "Home Economics Education"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "home economics education" means the form of career and technical education that prepares an individual for occupations connected with the household.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-1-11.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.113.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 15. Nonsession School Activities › 20-30-15-4. "Industrial Education"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "industrial education" means the form of career and technical education that prepares an individual for the trades, crafts, and wage earning pursuits. The term includes the occupations performed in stores, workshops, and other establishments.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-1-11.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.114.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 15. Nonsession School Activities › 20-30-15-5. "Career and Technical Education"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "career and technical education" means any education that has the major purpose of preparing an individual for profitable employment.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-1-11.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.115.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 15. Nonsession School Activities › 20-30-15-6. Authorization

Sec. 6. (a) When public schools are not in session, a governing body may employ personnel to supervise the following:
(1) Agricultural education club work.
(2) Industrial education club work.
(3) Home economics education club work.
(4) Music activities.
(5) Athletics.
(b) Activities described in subsection (a) must be open and free to all individuals of school age residing in the attendance unit of the school corporation that is paying all or part of the cost of the activity.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-8-1.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 15. Nonsession School Activities › 20-30-15-7. Personnel Contracts

Sec. 7. An individual employed under this chapter shall enter into a contract with the governing body for the period of employment. The contract must contain the following terms:
(1) The amount of work to be performed.
(2) The kind of work to be performed.
(3) The length of the period of employment.
(4) The rate of compensation agreed on by the employee and the governing body.
(5) The total amount to be paid.
A contract entered into under this section is not a teaching contract or an extension of a teaching contract. An individual with a teaching contract during periods when school is not in session may not be employed under this chapter for any period included in the teaching contract.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-8-2.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 15. Nonsession School Activities › 20-30-15-8. Contract Appropriation

Sec. 8. (a) A governing body shall pay contractual obligations under this chapter. However, a contract is not valid unless the governing body has made an appropriation from the school corporation's general fund (before January 1, 2019) or the school corporation's education fund (after December 31, 2018) for the contractual obligations before making the contract.
(b) A governing body may appropriate from the school corporation's general fund (before January 1, 2019) or the school corporation's operations fund (after December 31, 2018) for any one (1) year an amount equal to the total funds raised by school patrons during the year in which the appropriation is made to purchase band uniforms for high school bands sponsored by high schools located within and operated by the school corporation.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-8-3.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.244-2017, SEC.60.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 16. Course Access Program › 20-30-16-1. "Course Access Program Catalog"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "course access program catalog" means a list of approved course access program courses provided by authorized course providers that is maintained by the department under section 8 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.80-2017, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 16. Course Access Program › 20-30-16-3. "Eligible Student"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "eligible student" means a student pursuing:
(1) an Indiana diploma with any designation available for students to receive in Indiana; or
(2) an industry certification that appears on the state board's approved industry certification list.
As added by P.L.80-2017, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.192-2018, SEC.20.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 16. Course Access Program › 20-30-16-4. "School Corporation"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "school corporation" means the following:
(1) A school corporation (as defined in IC 20-26-2-4).
(2) A charter school established under IC 20-24.
As added by P.L.80-2017, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 16. Course Access Program › 20-30-16-5. Enrollment; Notification; Denial of Enrollment; Appeal

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), an eligible student may enroll in course access program courses offered by a course provider that is authorized by the department in accordance with policies adopted by the state board under this chapter.
(b) If an eligible student requests to enroll in a course access program course, the school corporation shall, not later than fifteen (15) days after the date the eligible student submits the request to the school corporation, notify the student's parent or emancipated eligible student of the following:
(1) Whether the school corporation approves or denies the request.
(2) If the school corporation denies the request, information explaining that the parent or student may appeal the school corporation's decision to the department.
If the school corporation fails to notify an eligible student's parent or emancipated eligible student within the time period established under this subsection, the eligible student is automatically approved for enrollment in the course access program course.
(c) A school corporation may deny an eligible student's enrollment in a course access program only for the following reasons:
(1) The eligible student's enrollment in the course access program course would exceed the requirements for a normal full course load at the school corporation.
(2) The cost of the course access program course is unreasonable.
However, a school corporation may not deny enrollment of an eligible student under subdivisions (1) and (2) if the eligible student agrees to pay the cost of tuition for the applicable course access program course.
(d) If a school corporation denies a student's enrollment in a course access program course under subsection (c), the school corporation shall notify the department, in a manner prescribed by the department, of the reason the student was denied enrollment under subsection (c).
(e) If a school corporation denies a student's enrollment in a course access program course under subsection (c), the parent of an eligible student or an emancipated eligible student may appeal the decision of the school corporation to the department in a manner prescribed by the state board.
(f) The department shall:
(1) review the school corporation's denial under subsection (c); and
(2) provide a final enrollment decision;
within seven (7) calendar days of receipt of the appeal.
As added by P.L.80-2017, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.200-2021, SEC.1; P.L.216-2021, SEC.29.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 16. Course Access Program › 20-30-16-6. Authorization; Approval of Courses

Sec. 6. (a) Before June 30, 2018, the department shall establish:
(1) an authorization process for course providers; and
(2) a review process for approval of course access program courses, which must be aligned to Indiana academic standards.
This subsection expires June 30, 2021.
(b) Not later than June 30, 2021, the department shall implement the course access program in the manner prescribed by the state board. The state board shall establish:
(1) requirements:
(A) that a course provider must meet to be eligible for authorization by the department under this chapter;
(B) that a course access program course must meet to be eligible for approval by the department under this chapter; and
(C) for a course provider to appeal a decision by the department denying or revoking:
(i) authorization of a course provider; or
(ii) approval of a particular course access program course; and
(2) a period of time each calendar year in which the department shall accept applications for course provider authorization and approval of course access program courses.
(c) The department shall:
(1) register and authorize course providers;
(2) provide advertising for the course access program; and
(3) monitor course access program courses and course providers to ensure compliance with the terms of the course access program course's approval and course provider's authorization;
in accordance with requirements established by the state board.
(d) A course provider may apply for authorization or submit course access program courses for approval to the department in a manner prescribed by the state board during the time period established under subsection (b)(2).
(e) A school corporation may be authorized as a course provider if the school corporation meets requirements established by the state board to be eligible for authorization as a course provider under this chapter.
(f) Subject to section 7 of this chapter, if a course provider or course access program course meets the requirements established by the state board under subsection (b), the department shall authorize the course provider or approve the course access program course, whichever is applicable.
(g) If the department denies authorization to a course provider or denies approval of a course access program course of a course provider, the course provider may appeal the denial to the state board.
(h) A course provider authorized by the department shall ensure that each course access program course is accessible to students of all abilities, and may not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, or national origin.
(i) A course provider authorized by the department shall comply with the privacy provisions of federal law.
As added by P.L.80-2017, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.200-2021, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 16. Course Access Program › 20-30-16-6.5. Approval of Civics Course

Sec. 6.5. The department in accordance with requirements established by the state board shall approve a civics course access program course that:
(1) meets the requirements under IC 20-30-5-2(a); and
(2) is presented with special emphasis on the items listed in IC 20-30-5-5(a) and IC 20-30-5-6(b).
As added by P.L.200-2021, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 16. Course Access Program › 20-30-16-7. Disapproval of a Course

Sec. 7. The department may deny approval of an authorized course provider's course access program course at any time if the department in accordance with requirements established by the state board determines that:
(1) the course access program course no longer adequately aligns with state academic standards;
(2) the course access program course fails to deliver expected student performance outcomes, as established by the state board, as measured by course completion data and student performance; or
(3) the course access program course fails to meet other criteria established by the state board.
As added by P.L.80-2017, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.200-2021, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 16. Course Access Program › 20-30-16-7.5. Provision of Reason for Denial of Course; Revised Application

Sec. 7.5. (a) If the department denies a course access program course or the authorization of a course provider, the department shall provide to the course provider in a manner prescribed by the state board the reasons for the denial.
(b) After the department initially denies a course access program course or authorization of a course provider, the course provider may submit to the department a revised application for approval or authorization in a manner prescribed by the state board.
As added by P.L.200-2021, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 16. Course Access Program › 20-30-16-8. Course Approval Requirements; Contents of Course Access Program Catalog

Sec. 8. The department shall:
(1) publish the criteria required for approval of a course access program course; and
(2) publish and maintain an updated course access program catalog including:
(A) a list of approved course access program courses provided by authorized course providers;
(B) a description of each approved course access program course; and
(C) in a manner that complies with the privacy provisions of the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g), any available completion rate and performance outcome data;
on the department's Internet web site.
As added by P.L.80-2017, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 16. Course Access Program › 20-30-16-9. Credit for Completion of Courses

Sec. 9. A school corporation shall:
(1) count successfully completed course access program courses toward the requirements of an Indiana diploma; and
(2) include credits earned and grades received for any course access program courses taken under this chapter on a student's transcript.
As added by P.L.80-2017, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.192-2018, SEC.21.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 16. Course Access Program › 20-30-16-9.5. School Corporation Posting of Course Information

Sec. 9.5. (a) If a school corporation is an authorized course provider and offers an approved online course access program course, the school corporation shall provide to the department and post on the school corporation's Internet web site the following information:
(1) The name and description of any online course access program course provided by the school corporation that has open slots available for student enrollment.
(2) The number of open slots in the online course access program course.
(b) The department shall post the information described in subsection (a) for each school corporation on the department's Internet web site.
As added by P.L.200-2021, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 16. Course Access Program › 20-30-16-10. Tuition Fees; Payment of Tuition Fee; Student Success

Sec. 10. (a) Subject to subsection (c), the department and an authorized course provider shall negotiate a course access program course tuition fee for an enrolled eligible student for each course offered and all course materials. The negotiated course access program course tuition fee must be identical for every enrolled eligible student. Transfers of tuition payments for enrollment of an eligible student currently enrolled at an applicable school corporation in a course access program course shall be made to the authorized course provider by the school corporation in which the eligible student is enrolled. The amount of the tuition payment for enrollment of an eligible student in a course access program course must be paid from the total amount of state tuition support that would otherwise be received by the school corporation on account of the student. The state board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for payment of tuition payments from a school corporation to an authorized course provider for a student who is not currently enrolled in the school but enrolls in a course access program course as part of the eligible student's special education services provided by the school corporation. The department may charge the negotiated course access program course tuition fee to a student who enrolls in a course access program course from an eligible provider if the student is not currently enrolled in a school corporation or is otherwise eligible to enroll in the course access program as part of the student's special education services by the school corporation.
(b) A course provider may not receive any payment from the school corporation that is in addition to the tuition fee for a course access program course in which an eligible student is enrolled. Any other funds related to the student that are due to a school corporation shall be paid to the school corporation.
(c) Payment in full of a tuition fee for a course access program course must be based in part on student success in the course access program course. The department may negotiate with the course provider to determine the manner in which the course provider is paid. However, the course provider may not receive less than fifty percent (50%) of the tuition fee upon an eligible student's enrollment in a course access program course. The course provider shall receive the remaining amount if the measured student outcomes for the course access program course meet requirements set by the state board. Measured student outcomes may include:
(1) course access program course completion by enrolled students;
(2) student growth to proficiency;
(3) student results from state and nationally accepted assessments;
(4) student receipt of credentials that are recognized in an industry;
(5) postsecondary credits received by a student; and
(6) other validated measures approved by the state board.
As added by P.L.80-2017, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.180; P.L.192-2018, SEC.22; P.L.200-2021, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 16. Course Access Program › 20-30-16-11. Course Provider Report

Sec. 11. A course provider shall provide an annual report to the department in a manner and form prescribed by the department. The report must include:
(1) student enrollment data;
(2) student outcome measurements as determined by the state board;
(3) student completion data; and
(4) any feedback received from students and parents related to overall satisfaction and quality of each course access program course.
As added by P.L.80-2017, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.200-2021, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 16. Course Access Program › 20-30-16-12. Report

Sec. 12. (a) Beginning November 1, 2019, the department shall submit an annual report by November 1 of each year to the interim study committee on education established by IC 2-5-1.3-4 in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 and in a manner that protects student privacy. The report must include:
(1) the number of authorized course providers;
(2) the number of approved course access program courses and the number of students enrolled in each course;
(3) the number of approved course access program courses available by subject matter;
(4) the number of students participating for the first time in approved course access program courses;
(5) the number of approved course access program courses each participating student is taking; and
(6) student outcome data, including:
(A) course access program course completion data;
(B) student growth, performance, and growth to proficiency; and
(C) student performance on state or nationally accepted assessments;
by subject area for each course provider.
(b) The department shall publish the report created under subsection (a) on the department's Internet web site in an open format that can be easily searched and downloaded.
(c) By November 1, 2018, the department shall submit a report to the interim study committee on education established by IC 2-5-1.3-4 in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 and in a manner that protects student privacy. The report must include:
(1) the number of authorized course providers;
(2) the number of approved course access program courses and the number of students enrolled in each course; and
(3) the number of approved course access program courses available by subject matter.
As added by P.L.80-2017, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 16. Course Access Program › 20-30-16-13. Adoption of Rules

Sec. 13. The state board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2, including emergency rules in the manner provided under IC 4-22-2-37.1, to administer this chapter.
As added by P.L.80-2017, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 17. Prohibited Instruction › 20-30-17-1. "School"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "school" means any of the following:
(1) A public school, including a charter school.
(2) A laboratory school established under IC 20-24.5-2.
(3) The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired established by IC 20-21-2-1.
(4) The Indiana School for the Deaf established by IC 20-22-2-1.
As added by P.L.248-2023, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 17. Prohibited Instruction › 20-30-17-2. Prekindergarten Through Grade 3; Instruction on Human Sexuality Prohibited

Sec. 2. A school, an employee or staff member of a school, or a third party vendor used by a school to provide instruction may not provide any instruction to a student in prekindergarten through grade 3 on human sexuality.
As added by P.L.248-2023, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 17. Prohibited Instruction › 20-30-17-3. Instruction on Academic Standards; Child Abuse and Child Sexual Abuse Instruction

Sec. 3. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit a teacher from providing instruction on academic standards developed by the department under IC 20-31-3-2 or instruction required under IC 20-30-5-5.7.
As added by P.L.248-2023, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 30. Curriculum › Chapter 17. Prohibited Instruction › 20-30-17-4. Responding to Questions

Sec. 4. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prevent a school employee or a school staff member from responding to a question from a student regarding the topic described in section 2 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.248-2023, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 1. Applicability › 20-31-1-1. Applicability to Schools

Sec. 1. This article applies only to the following:
(1) Except as provided in IC 20-31-4.1-3, public schools.
(2) Except as provided in IC 20-31-7, state accredited nonpublic schools.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.2-1-1.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.169-2016, SEC.15; P.L.92-2020, SEC.66; P.L.211-2021, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 2. Definitions › 20-31-2-1. Applicability

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.2-2-1.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 2. Definitions › 20-31-2-2. Repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.2-2-2.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.250-2023, SEC.30.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 2. Definitions › 20-31-2-3. "Charter School"

Sec. 3. "Charter school" refers to a public school created and operating under IC 20-24.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.2-2-3.5.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 2. Definitions › 20-31-2-4. "Committee"

Sec. 4. "Committee" refers to the committee that develops the strategic and continuous school improvement and achievement plan under IC 20-31-5.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.2-2-3.7.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 2. Definitions › 20-31-2-5. "Cultural Competency"

Sec. 5. "Cultural competency" means a system of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that enables teachers to work effectively in cross-cultural situations. The term includes the use of knowledge concerning individuals and groups to develop specific standards, policies, practices, and attitudes to be used in appropriate cultural settings to increase students' educational performance.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.2-2-3.8.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 2. Definitions › 20-31-2-6. "Exceptional Learner"

Sec. 6. "Exceptional learner" refers to the following:
(1) A student with a disability (as defined in IC 20-35-1-8).
(2) A high ability student (as defined in IC 20-36-1-3).
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.2-2-5.5.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.232.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 2. Definitions › 20-31-2-7. "Plan"

Sec. 7. "Plan" refers to any of the following:
(1) A strategic and continuous school improvement and achievement plan established under this article for a school or school corporation.
(2) A plan to establish an innovation network school to improve school performance under IC 20-25.7.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.2-2-9.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.223-2015, SEC.2; P.L.211-2021, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 2. Definitions › 20-31-2-8. "School"

Sec. 8. "School" refers to a public school or a state accredited nonpublic school.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.2-2-11.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.92-2020, SEC.67.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 3. Adoption of Academic Standards › 20-31-3-2. Development of Subject Area Academic Standards

Sec. 2. (a) Subject to section 2.5 of this chapter, the department shall develop academic standards for the following subject areas for each grade level from kindergarten through grade 12:
(1) English/language arts.
(2) Mathematics.
(3) Social studies.
(4) Science.
(5) Other subject areas as determined by the department.
(b) The department must publish an advisory list of science of reading curricula on the department's website.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-16-6.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.243-2023, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 3. Adoption of Academic Standards › 20-31-3-2.5. Academic Standards; Reading

Sec. 2.5. (a) As used in this section, "three-cueing model" refers to the three-cueing model of reading that uses meaning drawn from the context, pictures, or syntax as the primary basis for teaching word recognition.
(b) Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, the state board and the department, in developing academic standards for reading under section 1 or 2 of this chapter:
(1) shall implement academic standards for reading that are:
(A) aligned with the science of reading; and
(B) developmentally appropriate based on student need; and
(2) may not implement an academic standard for reading based on the three-cueing model.
As added by P.L.243-2023, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 3. Adoption of Academic Standards › 20-31-3-3. Revising and Updating Academic Standards

Sec. 3. (a) The department shall revise and update academic standards:
(1) for each grade level from kindergarten through grade 12; and
(2) in each subject area listed in section 2 of this chapter;
at least once every six (6) years in addition to the requirements described in section 1(c) and 1(d) of this chapter. This revision must occur on a cyclical basis.
(b) The department, in revising and updating academic standards under subsection (a), shall do the following:
(1) Consider the skills, knowledge, and practices:
(A) that are necessary to understand and utilize emerging technologies; and
(B) that may be rendered obsolete by emerging technologies.
(2) Consider for removal any academic standards that may be obsolete as a result of emerging technologies.
(3) Provide support to school corporations regarding the implementation of revised and updated academic standards that have an emerging technologies component.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-16-6.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.73-2011, SEC.17; P.L.168-2022, SEC.19; P.L.250-2023, SEC.33.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 3. Adoption of Academic Standards › 20-31-3-4. Academic Standards Committee

Sec. 4. The secretary of education shall appoint an academic standards committee composed of:
(1) subject area teachers with subject matter expertise;
(2) higher education representatives with subject matter expertise;
(3) employers; and
(4) parents;
that is racially and geographically diverse during the period when a subject area is undergoing revision.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-16-6.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.286-2013, SEC.100; P.L.222-2015, SEC.11; P.L.43-2021, SEC.102; P.L.196-2023, SEC.3; P.L.250-2023, SEC.34.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 3. Adoption of Academic Standards › 20-31-3-5. Repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-16-6.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.213-2015, SEC.191.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 3. Adoption of Academic Standards › 20-31-3-6. Curriculum Program

Sec. 6. The curriculum program of each grade level from kindergarten through grade 12 in a school in a school corporation must be consistent with the following standards:
(1) The academic standards developed under this chapter.
(2) The student competencies developed for the Core 40 college preparation curriculum models established under IC 20-30-10.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-16-6.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 3. Adoption of Academic Standards › 20-31-3-7. Duties of Department

Sec. 7. The department shall do the following:
(1) Distribute the academic standards established under this chapter to each school corporation for distribution by the school corporation to the parent of each student in the school corporation.
(2) Survey parents of students, members of the business community, representatives of postsecondary education, and educators on the importance and applicability of academic standards.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-17-3.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.222.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 4. Repealed

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citations:
20-31-4-1formerly 20-1-1.2-120-31-4-2formerly 20-1-1.2-220-31-4-3formerly 20-1-1.2-320-31-4-4formerly 20-1-1.2-420-31-4-5formerly 20-1-1.2-620-31-4-6formerly 20-1-1.2-720-31-4-7formerly 20-1-1.2-820-31-4-8formerly 20-1-1.2-920-31-4-9formerly 20-1-1.2-1020-31-4-10formerly 20-1-1.2-1120-31-4-11formerly 20-1-1.2-1220-31-4-12formerly 20-1-1.2-1320-31-4-13formerly 20-1-1.2-1420-31-4-14formerly 20-1-1.2-1520-31-4-15formerly 20-1-1.2-1620-31-4-16formerly 20-1-1.2-1720-31-4-17formerly 20-1-1.2-18.]
Repealed by P.L.92-2020, SEC.68.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 4.1. Performance Based Accreditation › 20-31-4.1-1. "Legal Standards"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "legal standards" means Indiana statutes and rules adopted by the state board that apply to each school for accreditation.
As added by P.L.92-2020, SEC.69.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 4.1. Performance Based Accreditation › 20-31-4.1-2. Accreditation of Schools

Sec. 2. (a) A school in Indiana shall be accredited under the system established by this chapter if the school meets legal standards as determined by the state board.
(b) The state board shall establish a performance based accreditation system for accrediting schools in Indiana under this chapter.
(c) The department shall waive accreditation standards for an accredited nonpublic alternative school that enters into a contract with a school corporation to provide alternative education services for students who have:
(1) dropped out of high school;
(2) been expelled; or
(3) been sent to the nonpublic alternative school due to the students' lack of success in the public school environment;
to accommodate the nonpublic alternative school's program and student population. A nonpublic alternative school to which this subsection applies is not subject to being placed in a category or designation under IC 20-31-8-4. However, the nonpublic alternative school must comply with all state reporting requirements and submit a school improvement growth model on the anniversary date of the nonpublic alternative school's original accreditation.
(d) The state board may accredit a nonpublic school under this chapter at the time the nonpublic school begins operation in Indiana.
(e) A school accredited under IC 20-26-15 shall be accredited under this chapter by the earlier of the following:
(1) The date the school's contract under IC 20-26-15 expires.
(2) July 1, 2025.
As added by P.L.92-2020, SEC.69.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 4.1. Performance Based Accreditation › 20-31-4.1-2.5. School Application for Accreditation

Sec. 2.5. (a) A school that seeks accreditation under this chapter shall submit to the state board a completed application for accreditation form established by the state board.
(b) The state board shall, not later than six (6) months after the date a school submits a completed application for accreditation form under this section, approve or deny accreditation to the school.
(c) If the state board denies a school accreditation under this section, the state board shall send a notice to the school stating the reasons for denying accreditation of the school.
(d) The department shall post a copy of the application for accreditation form as required under IC 20-19-3-21.
As added by P.L.171-2023, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 4.1. Performance Based Accreditation › 20-31-4.1-3. Accreditation of Charter Schools

Sec. 3. (a) The state board shall accredit a school that:
(1) becomes a charter school under IC 20-24; and
(2) complies with the requirements under IC 20-24.
(b) An authorizer (as defined in IC 20-24-1-2.5) of a charter school is responsible for ensuring that the charter school is in compliance with applicable legal standards as determined by the state board.
As added by P.L.92-2020, SEC.69.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 4.1. Performance Based Accreditation › 20-31-4.1-4. Request to Waive Certain Requirements

Sec. 4. (a) Subject to subsection (b) and section 7 of this chapter, a school or group of schools accredited under this chapter may submit an application to the state board, in a manner prescribed by the state board, requesting flexibility and to waive compliance with any provision in this title or 511 IAC in order to do one (1) or more of the following:
(1) Improve student performance and outcomes.
(2) Offer the applicant flexibility in the administration of educational programs or improve the efficiency of school operations.
(3) Promote innovative educational approaches to student learning.
(4) Advance the mission or purpose of the school or group of schools.
(b) The application submitted under subsection (a) must include the following:
(1) A list of the one (1) or more provisions in this title, 511 IAC, or this title and 511 IAC that the school or group of schools is requesting that the state board waive.
(2) The following information:
(A) The specific goal or outcome or goals or outcomes that the school or group of schools intends to achieve by waiving the provisions described in subdivision (1).
(B) How the specific goals or outcomes described in clause (A) are likely to be achieved by waiving compliance with the provisions described in subdivision (1).
(3) For an application submitted by:
(A) the governing body of a school corporation, a copy of the resolution adopted by the governing body approving the submission of the application;
(B) a charter school, written authorization by the charter school organizer approving the submission of the application; or
(C) a nonpublic school, written authorization by the person or agency in active charge and management of the nonpublic school approving the submission of the application.
As added by P.L.92-2020, SEC.69. Amended by P.L.11-2023, SEC.66.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 4.1. Performance Based Accreditation › 20-31-4.1-5. Approval by State Board

Sec. 5. (a) The state board may approve an application to waive compliance with provisions described in section 4 of this chapter only if the waiver request is related to a specific goal or outcome of the school or group of schools.
(b) The state board may approve an application under this chapter if the state board determines that approving the application will likely:
(1) improve student performance and outcomes;
(2) offer the applicant flexibility in the administration of educational programs or improve the efficiency of school operations;
(3) promote innovative educational approaches to student learning; or
(4) advance the mission or purpose of the school or group of schools.
As added by P.L.92-2020, SEC.69.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 20. Education › Article 31. Accountability for Performance and Improvement › Chapter 4.1. Performance Based Accreditation › 20-31-4.1-6. Authorization to Waive Certain Requirements

Sec. 6. (a) Notwithstanding any other law and subject to section 7 of this chapter, an applicant whose application is approved by the state board under section 5 of this chapter may waive compliance with any provision in this title or 511 IAC that is approved for waiver by the state board.
(b) The flexibility provided under this chapter is separate and distinct from flexibility provided under IC 20-26.5-2.
As added by P.L.92-2020, SEC.69.