Title 20, TITLE 20. EDUCATION
368 chapters · 3,520 sections in this title.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-15 Repealed
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[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-6-4.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.2-2006, SEC.199.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-16 Repealed
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[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-6-5.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.2-2006, SEC.199.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-17 Repealed
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[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-6-6.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.2-2006, SEC.199.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-18 Authority to join regional school study councils
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Sec. 18. For purposes of section 1 of this chapter and under the powers of section 4(a)(20) of this chapter, the governing body of any school corporation may join and associate with groups of other school corporations within Indiana in regional school study councils to examine co…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-19 Distribution of payroll based on contractual and salary
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schedule commitments Sec. 19. A governing body under its powers to fix and pay the salaries and compensation of employees of the school corporation and to contract for services under section 4(a)(8) of this chapter may distribute payroll based on contractual and compensation plan…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-2 Latch key programs; waiver from state board
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Sec. 2. (a) Notwithstanding section 1 of this chapter, except as provided in subsection (c), a school corporation shall do one (1) of the following: (1) Conduct a school age child care program (commonly referred to as a latch key program) for children who attend, except as otherw…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-20 Use of school facilities; fees
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Sec. 20. The governing body of any school corporation may: (1) permit any of its facilities to be used by any person in situations and at times that do not interfere with use of the facility for school purposes, including: (A) use of a swimming pool or other athletic facility; or…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-21 Repealed
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[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-6-9.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.2-2006, SEC.199.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-22 Repealed
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[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-6-10.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.2-2006, SEC.199.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-22.5 Public school foundations
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Sec. 22.5. (a) A school corporation may participate in the establishment of a public school foundation. (b) The governing body of a school corporation may receive the proceeds of a grant, a restricted gift, an unrestricted gift, a donation, an endowment, a bequest, a trust, an ag…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-23 Authorization to enter into agreements concerning student
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teacher training Sec. 23. Public school corporations may enter into agreements with postsecondary educational institutions to provide teaching experience for students of the institutions preparing for the educational profession and for the services of persons working jointly for …
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-25 Repealed
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[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-15-1.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.2-2006, SEC.199.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-26 Repealed
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[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-15-2.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.2-2006, SEC.199.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-27 Repealed
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[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-15-3.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.2-2006, SEC.199.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-28 Authority to establish and maintain nursery schools
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Sec. 28. A governing body may establish and maintain nursery schools for the instruction of children less than six (6) years of age. Expenses of operating the nursery schools shall be paid in the same manner as other expenses of the school corporation. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Se…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-29 Funding; state or federal aid
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Sec. 29. A school corporation may establish and maintain nursery schools from the same revenue in the same manner as other grades and departments in the common schools of the school corporation are provided for and may apply for and receive from any state or federal governmental …
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-3 Latch key programs; required compliance
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Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to a school age child care program (commonly referred to as a latch key program) operated by a nonprofit or for-profit organization under section 1 or 2 of this chapter. (b) Before awarding a contract to operate a child care program described in s…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-30 Maintenance and support of nursery school operated by
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incorporated association Sec. 30. A school corporation may use funds under IC 36-12-15-4 for the aid, maintenance, and support of nursery schools conducted by an association incorporated to operate a nursery school. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Cita…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-31 School corporation police; autism and Asperger's syndrome
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training Sec. 31. (a) If a school corporation, including a school city (as defined in IC 20-25-2-12), establishes a school corporation police department, the governing body of the school corporation shall adopt a policy that requires every individual appointed as a school corpora…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-32 Involvement of parents with discipline plan; department's
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model discipline plan Sec. 32. (a) The governing body of each school corporation shall work with parents to: (1) develop; and (2) review periodically; an evidence based plan for improving student behavior and discipline in the school corporation after receiving a model plan devel…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-32.2 Employee wage payment arrangements
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Sec. 32.2. (a) Notwithstanding IC 22-2-5-1, a school corporation, educational service center, or charter school and: (1) an employee if there is no representative described under subdivision (2) or (3) for that employee; (2) the exclusive representative of its certificated employ…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-32.4 Autism information distribution to noncertificated employees
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Sec. 32.4. The Department of Education shall create a document explaining aspects of autism including behaviors that students with autism may exhibit. Said document is to be distributed to school corporations for distribution to noncertificated employees (as defined in IC 20-29-2…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-33 Programs concerning consequences of sharing sexually
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suggestive or explicit materials through digital media Sec. 33. A school corporation may offer classes, instruction, or programs regarding the potential risks and consequences of creating and sharing sexually suggestive or explicit materials through cellular telephones, social ne…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-34 Repealed
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As added by P.L.23-2013, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.104. IC 20-26-5-34.2 Bullying prevention; training for employees and volunteers Sec. 34.2. A school corporation shall provide training to the school corporation's employees and volunteers who have direct, ongoing conta…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-34.4 Child suicide awareness and prevention policy
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Sec. 34.4. Each school corporation shall adopt a policy addressing measures intended to increase child suicide awareness and prevention. The policy must address the following: (1) Counseling services for the child and the child's family related to suicide prevention. (2) Availabi…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-35 Repealed
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As added by P.L.286-2013, SEC.58. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.105.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-35.5 Prohibition on policy that delays an individual's duty to report
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child abuse or neglect Sec. 35.5. (a) This section applies to a: (1) school corporation; (2) charter school; or (3) nonpublic school that employs one (1) or more employees. (b) A school corporation, including a charter school and a nonpublic school, may not establish any policy t…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-36 Annual spending for remediation programs; procedures to
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adopt a remediation program; public hearing; requirement to file an adopted plan with the department Sec. 36. (a) Each school year, the governing body of a school corporation may spend an amount for remediation programs for students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 12 not t…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-37 Types of diplomas offered; students with disabilities not
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required to complete local credit requirements to receive diplomas Sec. 37. (a) A high school operated by a school corporation shall offer the high school's students the opportunity to earn an Indiana diploma with any type of designation established under IC 20-19-2-21. (b) Notwi…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-37.2 School corporation delinquencies on FICA taxes
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Sec. 37.2. (a) This section applies to school corporations and charter schools that are required to do any of the following: (1) Pay to the Internal Revenue Service employer and employee taxes imposed after June 30, 2016, under FICA. (2) Pay to the department of state revenue amo…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-37.3 Expired
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As added by P.L.141-2016, SEC.4. Expired 7-1-2020 by P.L.141-2016, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-38 School materials for children detained in juvenile detention
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facilities Sec. 38. (a) As used in this section, "juvenile detention facility" refers to the following: (1) A juvenile detention facility under IC 31-31-8. (2) A juvenile detention center under IC 31-31-9. (3) A shelter care facility that is licensed to care for more than ten (10…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-39 FAFSA notification requirements
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Sec. 39. (a) Beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, each school corporation and charter high school shall provide: (1) each student; and (2) a parent of each student; of a school corporation or a charter high school who is in grade 12 with a notice regarding the information desc…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-4 Specific powers
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Sec. 4. (a) In carrying out the school purposes of a school corporation, the governing body acting on the school corporation's behalf has the following specific powers: (1) In the name of the school corporation, to sue and be sued and to enter into contracts in matters permitted …
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-4.3 Superintendent contract; public meeting; Internet posting
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Sec. 4.3. (a) At least seven (7) days before a contract for employment is entered into by a governing body and a school superintendent, the governing body shall hold a public meeting on the proposed contract at which public comment is heard. The governing body is not required to …
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-4.5 Superintendent and principal; personnel responsibilities
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Sec. 4.5. (a) The superintendent is responsible for selecting and discharging principals, central office administrators, business managers, superintendents of building and grounds, janitors, physicians, dentists, nurses, athletic coaches (whether or not they are otherwise employe…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-4.7 Internet posting of contract provisions for certain employees
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Sec. 4.7. (a) This section does not apply to a: (1) superintendent of a school corporation; or (2) certificated employee (as defined in IC 20-29-2-4) that is represented by an exclusive representative (as defined in IC 20-29-2-9) under IC 20-29. (b) The superintendent shall post …
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-40 Required information on student identification card; required
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report Sec. 40. (a) This section applies to a student identification card issued to a student after June 30, 2022: (1) by a public school, including a charter school; and (2) to each student of a school described in subdivision (1) who is in grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12. (b) I…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-40.2 High school closing; preservation or transfer of memorabilia,
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trophies, or other property Sec. 40.2. (a) If a governing body passes a resolution to close a high school within the school corporation, the governing body shall develop a plan relating to the preservation or transfer of memorabilia, trophies, or other property that may have hist…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-40.5 Internet use policy; implementation of technology to prevent
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student access to material harmful to minors Sec. 40.5. (a) Not later than January 1, 2022, each school corporation and charter school shall adopt and implement an Internet use policy that: (1) prohibits the sending, receiving, viewing, or downloading of materials that are harmfu…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-40.6 Expired
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As added by P.L.211-2021, SEC.15. Expired 1-1-2023 by P.L.211-2021, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-41 Public-private agreement for construction of new school
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buildings Sec. 41. The governing body of a school corporation may enter into a public-private agreement for the construction of new school buildings. As added by P.L.216-2021, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-42 Provision of information concerning employees physically
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injured on the job by students; identifying information Sec. 42. (a) This section applies to the following: (1) A public school, including a charter school. (2) Physical injuries that occur after June 30, 2023. (b) Each public school shall provide to the department, in a manner p…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-42.1 Reporting information regarding completion of graduation
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requirements before spring count Sec. 42.1. (a) Not later than April 15 of each year, each school corporation and charter school shall report to the department the number of students who meet the following conditions during the student's expected graduation year (as defined in IC…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-42.2 FAFSA requirements; waivers
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Sec. 42.2. (a) This section does not apply to a nonpublic school unless the nonpublic school is an eligible school (as defined in IC 20-51-1-4.7). (b) As used in this section, "FAFSA" refers to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. (c) Beginning with the 2023-2024 school …
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-42.3 Notification by superintendent to members of the governing
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body regarding criminal activity and conclusion of personnel matter investigation Sec. 42.3. If the superintendent of a school corporation: (1) becomes aware of possible criminal activity involving a current or former school employee or contractor that: (A) may have occurred on s…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-42.5 Training or drill involving the use of a projectile; prohibition;
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consent Sec. 42.5. (a) Notwithstanding any other law or provision, a public school, including a charter school, or a state accredited nonpublic school may not conduct a training or drill for an employee of the school that includes as any part of the training or drill the expellin…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-42.7 Approval of school safety specialists and plans
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Sec. 42.7. (a) The governing body of a school corporation shall do the following: (1) Approve or disapprove all school safety specialists chosen by the superintendent of the school corporation under IC 10-21-1-9. The governing body of a school corporation shall also approve or di…
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-43 Publication of high school graduation rate
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Sec. 43. Each school corporation shall publish on the school corporation's website the graduation rate for each high school in the school corporation. As added by P.L.160-2023, SEC.1 and P.L.188-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 20-26-5-43.5 Adoption or replacement of a data technology system
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Sec. 43.5. (a) This section applies to a public school, including a charter school. (b) If a public school adopts or replaces a data technology system, the public school shall adopt a system that: (1) is based on modern information technology data standards; and (2) allows for fu…