Title 20, TITLE 20. EDUCATION

school employee organization Sec. 2. (a) A school employee may not be required to join or financially support through the payment of: (1) fair share fees; (2) representation fees; (3) professional fees; or (4) other fees; a school employee organization. (b) A rule, regulation, or…

Sec. 3. School employers have the responsibility and authority to manage and direct on behalf of the public the operations and activities of the school corporation to the full extent authorized by law, including but not limited to the following: (1) Direct the work of the school …

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "student" refers to a student who is enrolled in a school corporation in at least grade 6. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-4.5-1.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.140-2008, SEC.2.

As added by P.L.140-2008, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.9-2021, SEC.1.

plan; student duties Sec. 2. (a) In consultation with the student's school counselor, after seeking consultation with each student's parents, and not later than the date on which the student completes grade 8, each student shall develop a graduation plan that is a part of the stu…

Sec. 3. Any decisions regarding the requirements under this chapter for a student who is a student with a disability under IC 20-35 shall be made in accordance with the individualized education program for that student and federal law. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education…

Sec. 4. A graduation plan may be modified after initial development. However, the modifications may not interfere with the assurances described in section 2(b)(6) of this chapter. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-4.5-4.] As added by P.…

Sec. 5. This chapter may not be construed to prevent a student who chooses a particular curriculum under IC 20-30-12 or IC 20-30-10 from including within the student's graduation plan individual courses or programs that: (1) are not included within the student's chosen curriculum…

Sec. 6. (a) A student's school counselor shall, in consultation with the student and the student's parent, review annually a student's graduation plan that was developed under section 2 of this chapter to determine if the student is progressing toward fulfillment of the graduatio…

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.336. Repealed by P.L.268-2013, SEC.5.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-16-13.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.105-2005, SEC.3; P.L.242-2017, SEC.33. Repealed by P.L.192-2018, SEC.24.

International exams and training Sec. 1.5. (a) This subsection expires July 1, 2022. Except as provided in subsection (f) and sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of this chapter, each student is required to meet: (1) the academic standards tested in the graduation examination; (2) …

Aptitude Battery Sec. 1.6. (a) The state board shall, not later than July 1, 2023, review and update any guidance issued by the state board regarding the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery as a graduation pathway requirement. (b) This section expires July 1, 2024. As adde…

Sec. 1.7. Any credit for an algebra course that: (1) is earned prior to entering grade 9; and (2) meets a specific high school mathematics course requirement; must count toward the credit requirements for an Indiana diploma with a Core 40 with academic honors designation under IC…

Sec. 1.8. A school corporation, charter school, or state accredited nonpublic school may not require a student enrolled in the school corporation, charter school, or state accredited nonpublic school to participate in any particular graduation pathway to be eligible to graduate. …

and counselor Sec. 10. This section applies if the parent of a student to whom section 8 or 9 of this chapter applies does not attend a meeting with the student and the student's counselor after receiving two (2) written requests to attend a meeting. If the student's parent does …

Sec. 11. (a) This section applies to a student who is a student with a disability (as defined in IC 20-35-1-8). (b) During the annual case review held when the student is in grade 8, the case conference committee (as defined in IC 20-35-9-3) shall, as a part of the annual case re…

Sec. 12. (a) Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, a student who successfully completes Spanish language courses that include the elements set forth in subsection (b) is eligible to receive a functional workplace Spanish designation on the student's transcript for the course …

disabilities Sec. 14. (a) The state board shall create an alternate diploma for students with significant cognitive disabilities. The diploma must be: (1) standards-based; and (2) aligned with Indiana's requirements for an Indiana diploma. (b) The alternate diploma must comply wi…

course sequences for employment in utility occupational field Sec. 15. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section: (1) "Utility career cluster" means a list: (A) compiled for purposes of college and career pathways relating to career and technical education under…

annual report Sec. 16. (a) This section applies to any: (1) career clusters approved or amended by the state board under this chapter after June 30, 2022; or (2) course sequences created or amended by the governor's workforce cabinet under this chapter after June 30, 2022. (b) Th…

Sec. 17. (a) This section applies to an individual who is a student in a cohort that is expected to graduate in 2028 or thereafter from a public school, a charter school, or a state accredited nonpublic school. (b) Beginning in 2028, in addition to completing the graduation requi…

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-16-13.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.242-2017, SEC.35; P.L.192-2018, SEC.26; P.L.32-2021, SEC.60. Expired 7-1-2022 by P.L.192-2018, SEC.26.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-16-13.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.16. Repealed by P.L.105-2005, SEC.10.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-16-13.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.105-2005, SEC.4; P.L.185-2006, SEC.11; P.L.268-2013, SEC.6; P.L.242-2017, SEC.36; P.L.192-2018, SEC.27; P.L.216-2021, SEC.31. Expired 6-30-2022 by …

requirements Sec. 4.1. (a) Subject to subsection (b), a student may receive a waiver from the postsecondary readiness competency requirements established under section 1.5(c) of this chapter: (1) if: (A) the student was unsuccessful in completing a postsecondary readiness compete…

disability; eligibility to graduate Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to a student who is a student with a disability (as defined in IC 20-35-1-8). (b) If the student does not achieve a passing score on the graduation examination (before July 1, 2022) or fails to meet a postsecond…

Sec. 6. A decision with regard to whether a student who is a student with a disability (as defined in IC 20-35-1-8) is subject to the requirements for an Indiana diploma with a Core 40 designation set forth in section 1.5 of this chapter shall be made in accordance with the stude…

Sec. 7. Upon the request of a student's parent, the student may be exempted from the Core 40 curriculum requirement for an Indiana diploma with a Core 40 designation set forth in section 1.5 of this chapter and be required to complete the general curriculum for an Indiana diploma…

Sec. 8. This section applies to a student who does not pass at least three (3) courses required under the Core 40 curriculum for an Indiana diploma with a Core 40 designation. Except as provided in section 10 of this chapter, the student's parent and the student's counselor (or a…

or exam satisfying postsecondary readiness competency; meeting with parents Sec. 9. This section applies to a student who receives a score on the graduation examination (before July 1, 2022) or an exam used to satisfy a postsecondary readiness competency established by the state …

Sec. 1. The law governing legal settlement and transfer of students and transfer tuition is found at IC 20-26-11. [2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.

Sec. 1. (a) Each school shall keep an immunization record of the school's students according to procedures prescribed by the Indiana department of health. (b) Whenever a student transfers to another school, the school from which the student is transferring may furnish, not later …

Sec. 2. (a) Every child residing in Indiana who is enrolled in an accredited elementary school or high school shall be immunized as determined by the Indiana department of health against: (1) diphtheria; (2) pertussis (whooping cough); (3) tetanus; (4) measles; (5) rubella; (6) p…

Sec. 3. (a) Each school shall notify each parent of a student who enrolls in the school of the requirement that the student must be immunized and that the immunization is required for the student's continued enrollment, attendance, or residence at the school unless: (1) the paren…

into immunization data registry Sec. 4. (a) The parent of any student who has not received the immunizations required under this chapter shall present the student to a health care provider authorized to administer the immunizations. (b) The health care provider who administers th…

Sec. 5. (a) Each school shall require the parent of a student who has enrolled in the school to furnish, not later than the first day of school attendance, proof of the student's immunization status, either as a written document from the health care provider who administered the …

As added by P.L.80-2007, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.208-2015, SEC.16.

Sec. 6. (a) The Indiana department of health shall collect immunization data on school age children using the state immunization data registry. Each school corporation shall ensure that all applicable immunization information is complete in the state immunization data registry no…

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-7-9.5(f).] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.18. Repealed by P.L.1-2009, SEC.174.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-6-3.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.179. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.276.

Sec. 1.5. (a) A school corporation or charter school has a duty to educate a student with a disability. However, the duty does not abrogate the right of a parent to act under IC 20-33-2-8. (b) The state board shall adopt rules governing special education that comply with federal …

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-6-15.1.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.231-2005, SEC.46; P.L.218-2005, SEC.81; P.L.1-2006, SEC.335; P.L.141-2006, SEC.98. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.282.

maintaining educational facilities and services Sec. 11. (a) The governing bodies of one (1) or more school corporations establishing and maintaining educational facilities and services for students with disabilities, as described in this chapter, shall, in connection with establ…

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-6-1(1).] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.109-2012, SEC.15. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.284.

conference committee Sec. 13. (a) Unless provided otherwise under federal law, if a school's multidisciplinary team determines that a student: (1) is eligible to receive special education and related services; and (2) has or has characteristics of the specific learning disability…

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-6-5.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.19. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.278.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-6-8.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.19. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.279.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-6-10.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.43-2021, SEC.116. Repealed by P.L.201-2023, SEC.178.

Sec. 5. This chapter does not amend, alter, or repeal any other statute but is supplemental to other statutes. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-6-11.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.19.