Title 20, TITLE 20. EDUCATION

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-28-10.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.286-2013, SEC.37.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "grant" refers to a grant from the fund. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-28-2.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.4.

program" Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "school intervention and career counseling development program" refers to a program carried out under this chapter: (1) for kindergarten through grade 6; and (2) by a licensed school counselor. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education…

Sec. 4. (a) As a result of a comprehensive study conducted by the department on the role of school counselors, including the expanding role of school counselors in career development under workforce development programs that affect public schools, the school intervention and care…

Sec. 6. The department may award grants to school corporations: (1) upon review of the applications received under section 5 of this chapter; (2) subject to available money; and (3) in accordance with the following priorities: (A) To the extent possible, to achieve geographic bal…

Sec. 7. (a) Subject to subsection (b), the department shall determine the amount of each grant that is awarded under this chapter. (b) A grant to a particular school corporation may not exceed: (1) fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for each full-time counselor for each academic …

Sec. 8. A grant received by a school corporation may be expended by the school corporation for a twenty-four (24) month period. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-28-8.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.4.

Sec. 9. The department shall develop guidelines necessary to implement this chapter. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-28-9.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.4.

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a school corporation located in a city that has a population of more than fifty-one thousand (51,000) and less than fifty-three thousand (53,000). As added by P.L.179-2011, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.119-2012, SEC.153; P.L.104-2022, SEC.127.

Sec. 2. IC 20-23-8 does not apply to a school corporation or the governing body of a school corporation governed by this chapter. As added by P.L.179-2011, SEC.30.

nomination; time for filing Sec. 3. (a) The governing body of the school corporation consists of five (5) members chosen as follows: (1) Three (3) members shall be elected by the voters of the school corporation at a general election to be held in the county as follows: (A) Two (…

Sec. 4. (a) The term of each individual chosen to serve on the governing body is four (4) years. (b) The term of each individual chosen to serve on the governing body begins on the date set in the school corporation's organization plan. The date set in the organization plan for a…

Sec. 5. Upon assuming office and in conducting the business of the governing body, a member shall represent the interests of the entire school corporation. As added by P.L.179-2011, SEC.30.

Sec. 6. (a) A vacancy in the office of an elected member of the governing body shall be filled temporarily by the city legislative body as soon as practicable after the vacancy occurs. (b) A vacancy in the office of an appointed member of the governing body of the school corporat…

Sec. 7. (a) Before August 1 of each year, the school corporation shall file with the secretary of education the following information: (1) A list containing the names and addresses of each member of the governing body and the date of the expiration of each member's term of office…

As added by P.L.179-2011, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.74-2017, SEC.72; P.L.193-2021, SEC.105. Repealed by P.L.141-2023, SEC.20.

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "cost of coverage" includes any deposit to a health savings account that is related to a high deductible health plan. As added by P.L.200-2011, SEC.2.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "health plan" refers to any of the following: (1) A hospital or medical expense incurred policy or certificate. (2) A hospital or medical service plan contract. (3) A health maintenance organization subscriber contract. (4) A self-funded employer …

Sec. 3. The employer share of the cost of coverage under a health plan provided by a school corporation for the school corporation's employees may not exceed by more than twelve percent (12%) the employer share of the cost of coverage under the same type of health plan: (1) descr…

Sec. 4. If a school corporation for any twelve (12) month period beginning on the first health plan issue or renewal date that occurs after December 31, 2011, spends in excess of the amount specified in section 3 of this chapter, the school corporation shall do the following: (1)…

collectively bargained coverage Sec. 5. (a) The following apply with respect to a school corporation's employee health coverage program: (1) If the school corporation pays a commission, a bonus, an override, a contingency fee, or any other compensation to an insurance producer or…

As added by P.L.200-2011, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.176.

As added by P.L.200-2011, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.177.

As added by P.L.200-2011, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.178.

As added by P.L.200-2011, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.179.

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "school" means any of the following: (1) A public school, including a charter school. (2) A laboratory school established under IC 20-24.5-2. (3) The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired established by IC 20-21-2-1. (4) The Indiana S…

sexuality prohibited Sec. 2. A school, an employee or staff member of a school, or a third party vendor used by a school to provide instruction may not provide any instruction to a student in prekindergarten through grade 3 on human sexuality. As added by P.L.248-2023, SEC.3.

sexual abuse instruction Sec. 3. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit a teacher from providing instruction on academic standards developed by the department under IC 20-31-3-2 or instruction required under IC 20-30-5-5.7. As added by P.L.248-2023, SEC.3.

Sec. 4. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prevent a school employee or a school staff member from responding to a question from a student regarding the topic described in section 2 of this chapter. As added by P.L.248-2023, SEC.3.

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the elementary school counselors, social workers, and school psychologists fund established by section 4 of this chapter. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-31-1.] As added by P.L.1-2005,…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "grant" refers to a grant from the fund. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-31-2.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.4.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to an elementary school counseling program, a social work program, or a school psychologist program carried out under this chapter: (1) for kindergarten through grade 6; and (2) by: (A) a licensed school counselor; (B) a licensed …

Sec. 4. (a) The elementary school counselors, social workers, and school psychologists fund is established. The money in the fund shall be used to assist school corporations in placing school counselors, social workers, and school psychologists in elementary schools through grant…

Sec. 5. Subject to section 6 of this chapter, for a school corporation to be eligible to receive a grant under this chapter, the following must occur: (1) The superintendent of the school corporation must apply to the department for a grant on a form provided by the department. (…

Sec. 6. Upon review of the applications received under section 5 of this chapter, the department may award grants to school corporations subject to available money and in accordance with the following priorities: (1) To the extent possible, to achieve geographic balance throughou…

Sec. 7. The department shall determine the amount of each grant that is awarded under this chapter. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-31-7.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.4.

Sec. 8. A grant received by a school corporation may be expended by the school corporation for a twenty-four (24) month period. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-31-8.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.4.

Sec. 9. The department shall develop guidelines necessary to implement this chapter. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-31-9.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.4.

board of trustees resolution Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to the Muncie Community school corporation and only if the Ball State University board of trustees adopts a resolution to take advantage of the relationship between Ball State University and the Muncie Community schoo…

and innovative methods of instruction; recommendations concerning the innovative methods of instruction being used by public schools Sec. 10. (a) Not later than October 31, 2021, and by October 31 in each subsequent year, the governing body of the Muncie Community school corporat…

Muncie Community school corporation; review and approval by DUAB Sec. 11. If Ball State University enters into a contract with the Muncie Community school corporation in an amount that exceeds twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), the contract must be reviewed and approved by t…

members of the Ball State University board of trustees, and any other officer or employee of Ball State University; liability defense Sec. 12. (a) The President of Ball State University, the members of the Ball State University board of trustees, and any other officer or employee…

support; limits Sec. 13. (a) Subject to subsection (b), during the period beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2020, the distressed unit appeal board may provide financial support to the Muncie Community school corporation in an amount that does not exceed the amount of co…

findings Sec. 2. The general assembly finds that provisions of this chapter: (1) are necessary to address unique issues faced by the Muncie Community school corporation; (2) are necessary to take advantage of the relationship between Ball State University and the Muncie Community…

applicable federal and state laws; conflicts; applicable IC 20 provisions; state board of accounts audits; exception to collective bargaining Note: This version of section amended by P.L.234-2023, SEC.1. See also preceding version of this section amended by P.L.201-2023, SEC.152.…

school corporation's designation as a distressed political subdivision termination Sec. 4. If the Ball State University board of trustees adopts a resolution to take advantage of the relationship between Ball State University and the Muncie Community school corporation and be gov…

corporation powers, rights, duties, and obligations; annual budgeting Sec. 5. (a) Consistent with IC 20-23-4-26, the Muncie Community school corporation retains all of the characteristics of a community school corporation. (b) The governing body of the Muncie Community school cor…

Muncie Community School Corporation; advisory board; advisory board abolished; advisory board powers and duties; member compensation; Ball State University policies prohibiting nepotism and conflicts of interest Sec. 6. (a) If the Ball State University board of trustees adopts a …

innovative strategies Sec. 7. The Muncie Community school corporation shall engage academically innovative strategies for: (1) developing, testing, and evaluating new methods of instruction and materials; (2) comparing new methods with conventional methods in use; and (3) trainin…

As added by P.L.213-2018(ss), SEC.22. Repealed by P.L.43-2021, SEC.67.