Title 21, HIGHER EDUCATION

Sec. 9. The authority may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish a penalty for a distribution that is not used exclusively for the qualified higher education expenses of an account beneficiary. However, the authority may not establish a penalty for distributions described in se…

Sec. 1. (a) The twenty-first century scholars program support fund is established to provide reimbursements to scholarship recipients to offset educational support costs incurred by scholarship recipients. (b) The commission shall administer the fund. (c) The treasurer of state s…

Sec. 2. The fund consists of money donated to the fund by contributors. Financial assistance awarded under this chapter is subject to the availability of money in the fund. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-70.1-6.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.253.

Sec. 3. (a) A scholarship recipient may apply to the commission, on forms provided by the commission, for financial assistance from the fund. (b) The scholarship recipient shall certify to the commission that the scholarship recipient has incurred educational support costs that w…

Sec. 1. An individual may apply for a scholarship under this chapter if the individual: (1) is a student who is enrolled in a course of study at an eligible institution that would enable the student, upon graduation, to teach in a state accredited school accredited under IC 20-31…

Sec. 2. A scholarship under section 1 of this chapter may not exceed four thousand dollars ($4,000). As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.328. Amended by P.L.148-2016, SEC.11; P.L.52-2022, SEC.5.

Sec. 3. (a) The amount of a scholarship awarded under this chapter may not be reduced because the student receives other scholarships or forms of financial aid. (b) Except as otherwise permitted by law and except as provided in subsection (c), the amount of any other state financ…

Sec. 4. The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to administer this chapter. As added by P.L.205-2013, SEC.328.

Sec. 1. The state board and faculty of Ivy Tech Community College may appoint annually to Ivy Tech Community College at least two (2) students from each county in Indiana. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-15 part.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256.

Sec. 2. The appointments of individuals under this chapter must be made on the basis of scholarship and superior ability. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-15 part.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256.

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), students appointed under this chapter are entitled to enter, remain, and receive instruction in Ivy Tech Community College for the next school year after their appointment, under the same conditions, qualifications, and regulation…

Sec. 4. An appointment under this chapter may be made from students eligible to enter Ivy Tech Community College or students in attendance at Ivy Tech Community College. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-61-15 part.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.256.

Sec. 1. The commission may create advisory committees to assist the commission in performing the duties of the commission. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-8(10) part.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259.

Sec. 2. An advisory committee must be composed of: (1) representatives of state educational institutions; (2) representatives of private colleges and universities; (3) students; (4) faculty; and (5) other qualified persons. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-1…

Sec. 3. The commission may direct the activities of the statewide committee. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-0.5-8(14).] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.259. Amended by P.L.120-2013, SEC.1.

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to Purdue University. [2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.

Sec. 2. The board of trustees of Purdue University may organize Purdue University in conformity with the purposes set forth in Act of Congress, approved July 2, 1862, entitled "An act donating public lands to the several states and territories which may provide colleges for the b…

Sec. 3. The board of trustees of Purdue University shall provide a seal. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-36-4 part.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.

Sec. 4. The board of trustees of Purdue University may do all acts necessary and expedient to put and keep Purdue University in operation. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-36-4 part.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.

Sec. 5. The board of trustees of Purdue University may make all bylaws, rules, and regulations required or proper to conduct and manage Purdue University. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-36-4 part.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.268.

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "affiliate organization" means any entity under the control of, or established for the benefit of, a state educational institution, including a direct-support organization. As added by P.L.142-2024, SEC.1.

Sec. 1.8. As used in this chapter, "commission" means the commission for higher education of the state of Indiana established under IC 21-18-2. As added by P.L.1-2025, SEC.202.

Sec. 10. (a) A state educational institution shall disclose to the commission any gift of any value received directly or indirectly from any foreign source located in a foreign adversary as follows: (1) For a disclosable gift received after December 31, 2020, and before July 1, 2…

Sec. 11. Unless otherwise prohibited or deemed confidential under state or federal law, a disclosure under section 10 of this chapter must include the following information: (1) The date of the gift. (2) The amount of the gift. (3) The purpose of the gift. (4) The identification …

Sec. 12. The commission shall establish and maintain a website to enable the public to access information concerning gifts disclosed by state educational institutions under section 10 of this chapter. As added by P.L.142-2024, SEC.1.

Sec. 13. (a) A state educational institution shall disclose to the commission any contract of any value entered into directly or indirectly with any foreign source located in a foreign adversary as follows: (1) For a disclosable contract entered into after December 31, 2020, and …

Sec. 14. Unless otherwise prohibited or deemed confidential under state or federal law, a disclosure under section 13 of this chapter must include the following information: (1) The date of the contract. (2) The amount of the contract. (3) The purpose of the contract. (4) The ide…

Sec. 15. The commission shall establish and maintain a website to enable the public to access information concerning contracts disclosed by state educational institutions under section 13 of this chapter. As added by P.L.142-2024, SEC.1.

Sec. 16. (a) The commission may: (1) audit; or (2) contract with a qualified person to audit; a state educational institution's use of a gift disclosed under section 10 of this chapter that the state educational institution received after June 30, 2021, and before July 1, 2024. (…

Sec. 17. The commission shall send copies of all disclosures described in sections 10 and 13 of this chapter to the attorney general, in a manner prescribed by the attorney general. As added by P.L.142-2024, SEC.1.

Sec. 18. (a) The attorney general may bring a civil action against a state educational institution that has failed to comply with this chapter: (1) based upon information known to the attorney general; or (2) at the request of: (A) a member of the general assembly; (B) the govern…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "contract" means an agreement for the acquisition of property or services by purchase, lease, or barter for the direct benefit or use of either of the parties. As added by P.L.142-2024, SEC.1.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "direct-support organization" means an organization that is organized and operated to receive, hold, invest, and administer property and to make expenditures to or for the benefit of a state educational institution or for the benefit of a research…

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "foreign adversary" includes the following: (1) A foreign government listed in 15 CFR 791.4. (2) A country designated as a threat to critical infrastructure by the governor under IC 1-1-16-8. As added by P.L.142-2024, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.116-202…

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "foreign government" means the government, including an agent of the government, of any country, nation, or group of nations, or any province or other political subdivision of any country or nation, other than the government of the United States o…

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "foreign source" means any of the following: (1) A foreign government or an agency of a foreign government. (2) A legal entity, governmental or otherwise, created solely under the laws of a foreign nation or group of nations. (3) An individual who…

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "gift" means any gift, grant, endowment, award, or donation of money or property of any kind, or any combination thereof, including a conditional or unconditional promise, pledge, or agreement to make a gift, endowment, award, or donation. As adde…

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "grant" means a transfer of money for a specified purpose, including a conditional gift. As added by P.L.142-2024, SEC.1.

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "political party of a foreign adversary" means an organization or combination of individuals organized for the purpose of, or engaged in any activity devoted in whole or in part to, either of the following: (1) The establishment, administration, c…

Sec. 1. (a) The board of trustees of Purdue University may: (1) declare all or any part of the Purdue University Airport and its facilities a public airport; and (2) authorize by contract, license, lease, or otherwise, public use of the airport and its facilities. (b) The board o…

Sec. 2. Notwithstanding any other law, the leasehold estate of any lessee or the lessee's assigns described in this chapter, including any permanent structure erected on the property by the lessee, or the lessee's assigns, is exempt from property taxation. [Pre-2007 Higher Educat…

Sec. 3. The control of the Purdue University Airport is under the board of trustees of Purdue University. The board of trustees may do the following: (1) Establish standards and promulgate reasonable rules and regulations, consistent with state and federal rules regarding matters…

Sec. 1. (a) The board of trustees of a state educational institution that has entered into a written contract for a grant, pending the receipt of the grant, but within the limitations set forth in section 2 of this chapter, may: (1) borrow from any person; and (2) evidence the de…

Sec. 2. A grant anticipation loan may not exceed the estimated aggregate amount of the grant or grants in anticipation of which the loan is made. The grant anticipation note must be structured to amortize and to pay principal of and interest on the loan in accordance with anticip…

Sec. 3. The notes for a grant anticipation loan must be: (1) executed in the same manner as provided for bonds in IC 21-34-6-18; and (2) sold in the same manner as provided for bonds in IC 21-34-6-8 through IC 21-34-6-17. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-…

Sec. 4. The board of trustees of a state educational institution shall apply the proceeds of any grant anticipation notes to those items of cost for which the grant has been allocated by the granting agencies. The purchaser of any notes: (1) is not liable for any improper use of …