Nonaccredited nonpublic school; completion of diploma requirements; authority to execute documents

Sec. 20. (a) This section applies to a nonaccredited nonpublic school. (b) As used in this section, "diploma" means a high school diploma. (c) As used in this section, "student" means an individual enrolled in a school described in subsection (a). (d) A diploma or credential issued by a person who administers a school described in subsection (a) is legally sufficient to demonstrate that the recipient of the diploma or credential has met the requirements to complete high school. (e) A state or local agency or institution of higher education in Indiana may not reject or otherwise treat a person differently based solely on a diploma or credential that is issued by a school described in subsection (a). (f) A person who administers a school described in subsection (a) has the authority to execute any document required by law, rule, regulation, or policy to provide evidence regarding: (1) the enrollment of a child in an educational program provided by a school described in subsection (a); (2) the student's full-time or part-time status; (3) the student's grades; (4) the student's transcript; or (5) any other required educational information. As added by P.L.61-2025, SEC.2.