Title 20, TITLE 20. EDUCATION

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.…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "certificate" refers to the state certificate of biliteracy created under section 3 of this chapter. As added by P.L.226-2015, SEC.2.

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 educat…

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 sta…

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…

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 determ…

Sec. 7. The state board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out this chapter. As added by P.L.226-2015, SEC.2.