Title 20, TITLE 20. EDUCATION

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citations: 20-10.1-5.5-1; 20-10.1-5.5-5.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.231.

Sec. 11. School corporations may establish full-time or part-time summer or preschool bilingual-bicultural courses. However, the courses are not substitutes for bilingual-bicultural programs required during the normal school year. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Reco…

Sec. 12. The division: (1) shall aid school corporations in developing bilingual-bicultural programs by: (A) evaluating instructional materials; (B) compiling material on the theory and practice of bilingual-bicultural instruction; (C) encouraging innovative programs; and (D) oth…

division; criteria Sec. 13. (a) Each school corporation must apply to the division to receive funds under this chapter. The division director shall determine on a competitive basis which bilingual-bicultural programs are to receive the funds under this chapter. The criteria for d…

Sec. 14. The bilingual-bicultural program of a school corporation may be funded for a minimum of five (5) years under this chapter. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-5.5-9.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "bilingual-bicultural program" means a course of bilingual-bicultural instruction for non-English dominant students, designed to meet the students' language skill needs as soon as possible. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodificati…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "division" means the division of migrant bilingual-bicultural education of the department. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-5.5-1.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "non-English dominant students" means students who have difficulty performing in classes conducted solely in English because: (1) the students' native tongue is not English; (2) the language most often spoken by the students is not English; or (3)…

Sec. 5. It is the policy of the state to provide bilingual-bicultural programs for all qualified students enrolled in Indiana public schools through the establishment of the programs by school corporations. The state recognizes the need for and the desirability of the programs to…

Sec. 6. The secretary of education shall carry out a bilingual-bicultural program for the improvement of educational opportunities for non-English dominant students by doing the following: (1) Supporting and planning pilot and demonstration projects that are designed to test and …

educational services and programs Sec. 7. The secretary of education may assist and stimulate school corporations in developing and establishing bilingual-bicultural educational services and programs specifically designed to improve educational opportunities for non-English domin…

Sec. 9. (a) Before placing a student in a bilingual-bicultural program, the governing body of the school corporation in which the student resides shall notify the student's parent of the placement. (b) The notice required in subsection (a) must be in English and the appropriate n…

Sec. 1. The state board, in consultation with the: (1) commission for higher education established under IC 21-18-2-1; (2) department of workforce development established under IC 22-4.1-2-1; and (3) department; shall develop guidelines to assist secondary schools in identifying …

Sec. 2. The guidelines established in section 1 of this chapter: (1) must provide standards and guidelines for secondary school personnel to determine when a student requires remediation or additional instruction, including guidelines that include: (A) criteria and thresholds tha…

Sec. 3. (a) If the appropriate secondary school official determines, using the criteria and thresholds established in section 2 of this chapter, that a student before the fall semester, or the equivalent, in grade 11 is in need of remediation or supplemental instruction to preven…

Sec. 4. (a) The state board, in consultation with the department, shall develop criteria to be used by the department to identify secondary schools with the highest graduation waiver rate percentages in Indiana that may require the establishment of a school wide remediation plan.…

Sec. 1. Sections 5 through 9 of this chapter apply to the following: (1) A violation under IC 7.1-5-7 (concerning minors and alcoholic beverages). (2) A violation under IC 35-48-4 (offenses related to controlled substances). [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodifica…

Sec. 1.3. As used in this chapter, "battery" refers to: (1) battery under IC 35-42-2-1; (2) domestic battery under IC 35-42-2-1.3; and (3) aggravated battery under IC 35-42-2-1.5. As added by P.L.72-2006, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.65-2016, SEC.11.

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "harassment" refers to harassment under IC 35-45-2-2. As added by P.L.72-2006, SEC.3.

Sec. 10. In addition to any other duty to report arising under this article, an individual who has reason to believe that a school employee: (1) has received a threat; (2) is the victim of intimidation; (3) is the victim of battery; or (4) is the victim of harassment; shall repor…

safe school environment Sec. 10.5. (a) This section does not apply to a charter school or a state accredited nonpublic school. (b) A school employee shall report any incidence of suspected criminal organization activity, criminal organization intimidation, or criminal organizatio…

Sec. 11. (a) If an individual who is required to make a report under this chapter is a member of the staff of a school, the individual shall make the report by immediately notifying the principal of the school that a school employee may have received a threat or may be the victim…

Sec. 12. This chapter does not relieve an individual of the obligation to report a threat, intimidation, a battery, or harassment on the individual's own behalf, unless a report has already been made to the best of the individual's belief. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Educa…

Sec. 14. Except as provided in section 15 of this chapter, an individual, other than a person accused of making a threat against a school employee, intimidating a school employee, committing a battery against a school employee, or harassing a school employee, who: (1) makes, or c…

Sec. 15. An individual who has acted maliciously or in bad faith is not immune from civil or criminal liability under this chapter. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-12.5-8.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.

Sec. 16. An individual making a report under sections 10 through 14 of this chapter or assisting in any requirement of sections 10 through 14 of this chapter is presumed to have acted in good faith. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-12.5…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "intimidation" refers to intimidation under IC 35-45-2-1. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-12.5-1.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "member of the administrative staff" or comparable language means a school corporation employee who: (1) is certificated under the statutes relating to the licensing of teachers; and (2) has supervisory authority. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondar…

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "threat" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-45-2-1. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-12.5-2.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.

Sec. 5. If a person other than a member of the administrative staff who is an employee of a school corporation has personally observed: (1) a violation described in section 1 of this chapter; or (2) a delinquent act that would be a violation under section 1 of this chapter if the…

administrative staffs Sec. 6. A member of the administrative staff who, based on personal knowledge or on the report of another employee of the school corporation, believes that a person has committed a violation described in section 1 of this chapter or a delinquent act that wou…

Sec. 7. A report is not required under sections 5 through 6 of this chapter if: (1) a federal statute or regulation; (2) IC 20-28-10-17, IC 25-33-1-17, IC 34-46-3-1, or another state statute; or (3) a rule adopted by a state agency; imposes a duty on the employee of the school co…

Sec. 8. (a) A person, other than a person who has committed a violation under section 1 of this chapter or a delinquent act that would be a violation under section 1 of this chapter if the violator were an adult, who: (1) makes a report under this chapter in good faith; (2) parti…

Sec. 9. The law enforcement agencies and the school corporations in each county shall develop and administer a program to efficiently implement this chapter. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-12-6.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a virtual charter school (as defined in IC 20-24-1-10) or a virtual accredited nonpublic school. As added by P.L.153-2019, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.92-2020, SEC.91; P.L.156-2020, SEC.79; P.L.150-2023, SEC.27.

Sec. 1.1. As used in ths chapter, "accredited nonpublic school" means a nonpublic school that: (1) has voluntarily become accredited under IC 20-31-4.1; or (2) is accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency that is recognized by the state board. As added by P.L.150-20…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "plan" refers to a student and parent support services plan described in section 6(2) of this chapter. As added by P.L.153-2019, SEC.3.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the student and parent support services grant program established by section 5 of this chapter. As added by P.L.153-2019, SEC.3.

Sec. 4. Beginning after June 30, 2020, and subject to available funding, a school corporation, a charter school, and an accredited nonpublic school are eligible for a grant under this chapter if the school corporation, charter school, or accredited nonpublic school meets the requ…

administration Sec. 5. (a) The student and parent support services grant program is established to provide grants to school corporations, charter schools, and accredited nonpublic schools for the development and implementation of student and parent support services plans to suppo…

Sec. 7. (a) Before June 30, 2020, and before each June 30 thereafter, the department shall evaluate and prepare a report concerning development and implementation of the following: (1) The program. (2) The plans submitted and implemented by school corporations, charter schools, a…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "blind student" has the meaning established under rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 by the state board for an individual: (1) who: (A) cannot successfully use vision as a primary and efficient method for learning; and (B) exhibits such a low degree or…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "braille" means a tactually perceived system of reading and writing known as Standard English braille. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-6.3-2.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.19.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "case conference committee" means the group of individuals described in IC 20-18-2-9 who develop the individualized education program for each student with a disability (as defined in IC 20-35-1-8). [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Rec…

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "individualized education program" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-18-2-9. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-6.3-4.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.19.

instruction Sec. 5. (a) In developing the individualized education program for a blind student, the presumption is that, with some exceptions, proficiency in braille reading and writing is essential for blind students to achieve satisfactory educational progress. (b) This chapter…

Sec. 6. (a) Each blind student shall undergo a literacy assessment under rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 by the state board to determine the student's present level of performance in reading and writing. (b) The literacy assessment required by subsection (a) shall be administered b…

Sec. 7. If it is determined that braille instruction and use is appropriate for a student who is blind, the student shall be provided instruction by certified teachers of individuals with a visual disability in the frequency and intensity specified in the student's individualized…

Sec. 8. As a part of the case conference committee deliberations for a blind student, the case conference committee shall make available to the student and the student's parents information regarding all the potential reading and writing media options, including the availability …

Sec. 9. The state board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-6.3-9.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.19.