Title 20, TITLE 20. EDUCATION

Sec. 2. The public schools shall appropriately observe the commemorations designated in IC 1-1-9 through IC 1-1-11. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-2-4.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.

Sec. 3. The state board shall: (1) require the singing of the entire national anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner", in each school on all patriotic occasions; and (2) arrange to supply the words and music in sufficient quantity for these purposes. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary…

Sec. 4. (a) Each governing body shall procure a United States flag that is four (4) feet by six (6) feet for each school under the governing body's supervision. (b) If weather conditions permit, each governing body shall require that the United States flag be displayed on every s…

Sec. 5. (a) Subject to subsection (b), each school corporation and charter school may place a durable poster or framed picture representing: (1) the national motto of the United States, "In God We Trust"; and (2) an accurate representation of the: (A) United States flag; and (B) …

academic standards Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2023. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2023. Sec. 1. (a) Subject to section 2.5 of this chapter, the state board shall adopt clear, concise, and jargon free state academic standards that…

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 subj…

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 …

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 sec…

[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 Repealed by P.L.213-2015, SEC.191.

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 …

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, membe…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "requisite proficiency" refers to the satisfaction by a student of the standards approved by the state board under section 4(a)(3) of this chapter to receive a secondary level certificate of achievement in an academic field. [Pre-2005 Elementary a…

postsecondary academic credit Sec. 10. A student who undergoes an advanced placement examination under IC 20-36-3 and receives a satisfactory score on the advanced placement examination is entitled to receive: (1) a certificate of achievement; and (2) postsecondary level academic…

not offered Sec. 11. This chapter does not require a school corporation to offer opportunities for secondary level or postsecondary level certificates of achievement in subject and skill areas in which the school corporation does not offer a program. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Seco…

Sec. 12. The state board shall do the following: (1) Make the academically related secondary level certificate of achievement assessment instruments available to the department of workforce development for the department of workforce development's use in offering adult learners t…

Sec. 13. The state board shall, in cooperation with the Indiana commission for career and technical education within the department of workforce development, adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter, including rules concerning the administration of the secondary leve…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "student" refers to a student who meets the following conditions: (1) Is enrolled in a public school, a state accredited nonpublic school, or a nonpublic school that has requested and received from the state board specific approval for the school'…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "subject or skill areas" refers to specific and identifiable technically related and academically related subjects or skills. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-4.4-3.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.16.

demonstrations; standards; implementation; advanced placement programs; rules Sec. 4. (a) For academic fields of study, the state board shall adopt for statewide implementation the following: (1) Different subject or skill areas in which students may be given the opportunity to d…

Sec. 5. In making adoptions under section 4 of this chapter, the state board shall consider the following factors: (1) The overall value of the particular subject or skill area to a broad range of students and the workforce. (2) The transferability of the particular subject or sk…

provided Sec. 6. The secondary level certificate of achievement assessment instruments must provide each student with the opportunity to demonstrate the requisite proficiency in the subject or skill area in an applied manner as appropriate. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Educ…

academic area; assessment; graduation requirement Sec. 7. (a) Each student participating in the technology preparation curriculum under IC 20-30-12 or the college preparation curriculum under IC 20-30-10 may elect to pursue a certificate of achievement in an academic area. Unless…

Sec. 8. Any secondary level certificates of achievement that a student earns shall be recorded in the student's official high school transcript. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-4.4-8.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.2-…

Sec. 1. (a) When the power to make rules for the administration of a section of this chapter or IC 20-34-4 is not specifically granted to a particular board or agency, the Indiana department of health and the state board shall jointly adopt rules. (b) A rule adopted under this ch…

Sec. 10. (a) A sickle cell anemia test shall be administered to each student when the examining physician or school nurse determines that the test is necessary. The physician shall state on the examination form whether the test was given and, if it was, the result. All positive r…

Sec. 11. (a) The governing body of a school corporation may require students to be tested for lead poisoning. (b) If a student's parent states in writing that the parent is financially unable to pay for a test under this section, the student shall be referred to the free clinic o…

Sec. 12. (a) For purposes of this section, "modified clinical technique" means a battery of vision tests that includes: (1) a visual acuity test to determine an individual's ability to see at various distances; (2) a refractive error test to determine the focusing power of the ey…

requests Sec. 13. (a) If a school corporation is unable to comply with section 12(e) of this chapter, the governing body may, before November 1 of a school year, request from the secretary of education a waiver of the requirements of section 12(e) of this chapter. (b) The waiver …

Sec. 14. (a) The governing body of each school corporation shall annually conduct an audiometer test or a similar test to determine the hearing efficiency of the following students: (1) Students in grade 1, grade 4, grade 7, and grade 10. (2) A student who has transferred into th…

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-18.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.141-2006, SEC.95. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.271.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-19.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Repealed by P.L.4-2007, SEC.1.

to distribute Sec. 17. (a) The state board shall provide information stressing the moral aspects of abstinence from sexual activity in any literature that it distributes to students and young adults concerning available methods for the prevention of the human immunodeficiency vir…

Sec. 18. (a) This section does not apply to medication possessed by a student for self-administration under IC 20-33-8-13. (b) Medication that is possessed by a school for administration during school hours or at school functions for a student may be released to: (1) the student'…

Sec. 19. (a) Each public school student and teacher shall wear industrial quality eye protective devices at all times while participating in any of the following courses: (1) Career and technical education involving experience with: (A) hot molten metals; (B) milling, sawing, tur…

Sec. 2. (a) Except as otherwise provided, a student may not be required to undergo any testing, examination, immunization, or treatment required under this chapter or IC 20-34-4 when the child's parent objects on religious grounds. A religious objection does not exempt a child fr…

Sec. 20. (a) The governing body of a school corporation and an organizer of a charter school shall require each school in the governing body's jurisdiction or organizer's responsibility to conduct periodic emergency preparedness drills during the school year in compliance with ru…

charter school and community mental health center or provider; referrals; diagnosis Sec. 21. (a) Each school corporation and charter school shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with a community mental health center established under IC 12-29-2 or a provider certified or…

assistance and guidance Sec. 22. (a) As used in this section, "school" means a public or charter school. (b) A student may possess and use a topical, non-aerosol sunscreen product while on school property or at a school sponsored event or activity without being required to: (1) h…

safety and emergency plans Sec. 23. (a) Each charter school and state accredited nonpublic school shall adopt a local school safety and emergency plan that includes: (1) safety and emergency training and educational opportunities for school employees; and (2) periodic safety and …

Sec. 24. (a) For purposes of this section, "bleeding control kit" means a first aid response kit that contains at least the following: (1) One (1) tourniquet endorsed by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care. (2) A compression bandage. (3) A bleeding control bandage. (4)…

Sec. 26. (a) As used in this section, "school nurse" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-34-5-9. (b) If a school corporation or charter school receives a seizure management and treatment plan for a student that was developed by the student's health care provider, the following req…

Sec. 3. If a physician certifies that a particular immunization required by this chapter or IC 20-34-4 is or may be detrimental to a student's health, the requirements of this chapter or IC 20-34-4 for that particular immunization is inapplicable for the student until the immuniz…

Sec. 4. The governing body of a school corporation may provide for the inspection of students by a school physician to determine whether any child suffers from disease, disability, decayed teeth, or other defects that may reduce the student's efficiency or prevent the student fro…

Sec. 5. If the parent of a student furnishes a certificate of examination from an Indiana physician at the beginning of a school year, the student is exempt from any examination the governing body requires under section 4 of this chapter. The certificate of examination must state…

Sec. 6. (a) The governing body of a school corporation may appoint one (1) or more school physicians and one (1) or more nurses who are registered to practice nursing in Indiana. (b) A nurse appointed under this section is responsible for emergency nursing care of students when a…

Sec. 7. (a) Two (2) or more school corporations may jointly employ one (1) physician, one (1) health coordinator, and one (1) or more nurses. School corporations may also employ the personnel jointly with a civil city or town. (b) Arrangements under this section must be on terms …

Sec. 8. A school physician shall promptly examine each student who is referred to the physician. The physician shall examine teachers and janitors and inspect school buildings to the extent required, in the physician's opinion, to protect the health of students and teachers. [Pre…

Sec. 9. (a) If a student is ill, has a communicable disease, or is infested with parasites, the school principal may send the student home with a note to the student's parent. The note must describe the nature of the illness or infestation and, if appropriate, recommend that the …

disabilities; membership; duties Sec. 1. (a) The secretary of education shall appoint a state advisory council on the education of children with disabilities. The state advisory council's duties consist of providing policy guidance concerning special education and related service…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "advanced course" refers to an advanced placement course for a particular subject area as authorized under this chapter. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-22.2-1.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.20.