Title 20, TITLE 20. EDUCATION

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-44-5.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.231-2005, SEC.32; P.L.1-2006, SEC.330. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.127.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-44-6.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.128.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-45-1.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.129.

Sec. 36. Before the governing body exercises power granted by any law to spend more than one million dollars ($1,000,000) to build, repair, or alter school buildings that would be financed by: (1) entering into a lease agreement under IC 20-47-2-11 through IC 20-47-2-14 or IC 20-…

Sec. 37. (a) If the governing body proposes to construct, repair, or alter a school building at a cost of more than one million dollars ($1,000,000) that would be financed by: (1) entering into a lease agreement under IC 20-47-2-11 through IC 20-47-2-14 or IC 20-47-3-9 through IC…

Sec. 38. At the public hearing and before bids for construction of the project are invited, the governing body shall adopt a resolution that specifies the following: (1) The educational purpose the building will serve. (2) The estimated cost of construction, including the cost of…

agreement Sec. 39. (a) Except as otherwise provided in IC 20-26-7.1, if: (1) a school corporation; and (2) the state, either in the name of the state or in the name of the trustees of an agency of the state; each own improved or unimproved real estate that lies within the boundar…

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-18-2.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.107. IC 20-26-7-5 Conveyance of school property to city authorized Sec. 5. Except as otherwise provided in IC 20-26-7.1, a school corpor…

execution of deed Sec. 40. Whenever: (1) an agreement described in section 39 of this chapter is executed; and (2) the payment of any money is made; deeds of conveyance shall be executed by the trustees or board of trustees of the school corporation and by the state for the trans…

Sec. 41. A township trustee may, whenever: (1) a schoolhouse is removed to a different location or a new one erected for the school in a different place; and (2) the land where the schoolhouse is situated belongs unconditionally to the township, town, or city; sell the land, if t…

prior conveyance Sec. 42. (a) If an officer authorized to sell school land sells any lands without a title to the land, the officer or the officer's successor in office may convey other land of equal value that is agreed upon by the officer and the purchaser, purchaser's heirs, o…

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 21-1-5-1 part; subsection (b) formerly 21-1-5-2 part; subsection (c) formerly 21-1-5-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.127. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.130.

[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-2-9-1.] As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.128. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.131.

property under deed with reverter clause; school corporation rights in case of reversion Sec. 45. (a) The actions of a school corporation taken before January 1, 1993, in acquiring any interest in real estate or a real estate improvement under a deed that contains a reverter clau…

controlled project Sec. 46. A person, organization, or other entity that enters into a contract or an agreement with a school corporation to conduct a feasibility or cost study to assist the school corporation in determining the cost of a controlled project as described in IC 6-1…

procedure; determination of underutilization; agreement to purchase or lease; notice and response; department determination and review Sec. 47. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section: (1) "Covered school building" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-26-7.1-2.1…

school buildings Sec. 48. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section: (1) "Current school year" refers to a year in which the governing body is required to conduct a review of school building usage under section 47(c) of this chapter. (2) "Enrollment" has the mea…

Sec. 6. A school corporation that acquires any real property by gift, devise, or bequest shall hold, use, and dispose of the real property under the terms and conditions imposed by the donor or testator. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-5-2…

Sec. 7. If a common school corporation has acquired or acquires any personal property or real estate by gift, devise, or bequest concerning which the donor or testator, at the time of making the gift, bequest, or devise, does not include conditions or directions concerning the gi…

or bequest Sec. 8. (a) If the board of trustees or school commissioners of a corporation governed by sections 6 through 9 of this chapter desires: (1) to appoint one (1) or more trustees to hold the title to any property, real or personal, acquired by the board or commissioners i…

Sec. 1. The state police department shall annually inspect all special purpose buses and school buses, including those operated by a nonpublic school to transport students. The inspection of a school bus must determine whether the school bus complies with the safety requirements …

Sec. 11. Upon being issued a temporary certificate of inspection under section 10 of this chapter, the owner of a special purpose bus or school bus shall have the special purpose bus or school bus repaired to meet the minimum standards under this chapter. After having the special…

Sec. 12. If after being repaired under section 11 of this chapter a special purpose bus or school bus meets the minimum standards under this chapter, the state police department shall issue a certificate of inspection under section 3 of this chapter. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Seco…

Sec. 13. If: (1) after being repaired under section 11 of this chapter a special purpose bus or school bus does not meet the minimum standards under this chapter; or (2) a special purpose bus or school bus does not comply with the safety requirements for school bus construction a…

Sec. 14. An out-of-service certificate issued under section 13 of this chapter shall be displayed as viewed from the outside in the lower left corner of the windshield of the special purpose bus or school bus for which the certificate is issued. However, if the left corner positi…

defects are corrected Sec. 14.5. After: (1) an out-of-service order and an out-of-service certificate have been issued under section 13 of this chapter; and (2) the out-of-service certificate has been displayed or positioned as set forth in section 14 of this chapter; the affecte…

Sec. 15. (a) An out-of-service order may be appealed to the committee not more than five (5) days after service of the order. (b) Not more than ten (10) days after an appeal, the committee shall review the order and decide the matter. (c) The committee may: (1) uphold; (2) modify…

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-4-8.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.31-2008, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.286-2013, SEC.85.

Sec. 17. A school bus driver shall be charged the same annual registration fee for a school bus that is operated under: (1) a transportation contract with a school corporation; or (2) a parents' supplemental transportation contract. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Re…

Sec. 18. (a) A school corporation that owns a school bus or a special purpose bus and uses the school bus or special purpose bus to transport students is exempt from the payment of the annual registration fee for the school bus or special purpose bus. On application by a school c…

Sec. 19. A person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citations: 20-9.1-4-11; 20-9.1-5-22(a).] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.231-2005, SEC.38; …

Sec. 2. The owner of a school bus or special purpose bus shall present the school bus or special purpose bus for the inspection required under section 1 of this chapter at the date, time, and place designated by the state police department. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Educ…

Sec. 3. If the inspection required under section 1 of this chapter reveals that a school bus meets all safety requirements, the inspecting officer shall attach to the bus a certificate of inspection and document the certification in the state police department's school bus inspec…

Sec. 4. A school bus may not be used to transport passengers unless a valid certificate of inspection issued under section 3 of this chapter is displayed as viewed from the outside on the lower left corner of the windshield of the school bus. However, if the left corner position …

Sec. 5. A school bus that is sold or has the ownership transferred to a new owner must be presented for an inspection under section 2 of this chapter before the school bus may be used to transport passengers. If the school bus meets the requirements specified under section 3 of t…

Sec. 6. In addition to the inspection required under section 1 of this chapter, a school bus that was manufactured at least twelve (12) years before the year for which a certificate of inspection is being sought must be presented for inspection not less than five (5) months nor m…

Sec. 7. If a school bus has received damage in an accident that has put the school bus out of service because of passenger safety concerns, the school bus must be presented for an inspection under section 2 of this chapter before the school bus may be used to transport passengers…

Sec. 8. The inspection of a special purpose bus shall consist of an inspection to determine the existence and condition of the vehicle's: (1) brakes; (2) lights (headlamps, tail lamps, brake lights, clearance lights, and turn signals); (3) steering and suspension; (4) exhaust sys…

Sec. 9. A school bus or special purpose bus must be maintained to meet the minimum standards set forth by the committee when transporting passengers. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-9.1-4-5(i).] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.11. IC 20-27-7-1…

Sec. 1. (a) It is an unfair practice for a school employer to do any of the following: (1) Interfere with, restrain, or coerce school employees in the exercise of the rights guaranteed in IC 20-29-4. (2) Dominate, interfere, or assist in the formation or administration of any sch…

Sec. 2. It is an unfair practice for a school employee organization or the organization's agents to do any of the following: (1) Interfere with, restrain, or coerce: (A) school employees in the exercise of the rights guaranteed by this article; or (B) a school employer in the sel…

Sec. 4. (a) Unfair practices are remediable under this section. (b) A school employer or a school employee who believes the employer or employee is aggrieved by an unfair practice may file a complaint under oath: (1) setting out a summary of the facts involved; and (2) specifying…

Sec. 5. If: (1) a complaint is filed that alleges that a school employer or an exclusive representative has engaged in an unfair practice described in section 1(a)(1) or 2(1)(A) of this chapter; and (2) the board determines that the school employer or exclusive representative eng…

Sec. 1. The state board may prescribe a program of summer school education for public schools. The state board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to provide for: (1) summer school programs; and (2) the state distribution formula for any money appropriated by the general assembly f…

Sec. 10. If the department finds that a qualified licensed teacher is not available from the entities entering into an agreement under section 5 of this chapter to instruct in an educational program described in section 7 of this chapter, the department may issue a substitute tea…

Sec. 11. An instructor for an educational program described in section 7 of this chapter must be compensated at the same rate as the rate determined for a teacher under IC 20-28-6-7 and the local education agency's contract with certificated employees. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Se…

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-7-13.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14. Repealed by P.L.2-2006, SEC.199.

Sec. 2. (a) A school corporation may conduct a program of summer school education. (b) A school corporation may provide summer school educational services through an online provider. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-7-12.] As added by …

Sec. 3. In addition to a program of summer school education described in section 1 of this chapter, a school corporation may conduct a voluntary summer school enrichment program in which educational programs that are not offered during the regular school year are offered to stude…

enrichment program Sec. 4. A school corporation shall determine the contents and curriculum of a voluntary summer school enrichment program described in section 3 of this chapter. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-7-12.1.] As added by P…