20-19-10-1. “Commission”
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “commission” refers to the Indiana civic education commission established by section 2 of this chapter. As added by P.L.39-2021, SEC.2.
20-19-10-2. Indiana Civic Education Commission Established
Sec. 2. The Indiana civic education commission is established. As added by P.L.39-2021, SEC.2.
20-19-10-3. Membership
Sec. 3. The commission consists of the following fifteen (15) members: (1) The lieutenant governor or the lieutenant governor’s designee. (2) The chief justice of Indiana or the chief justice’s designee. (3) The secretary of state or the secretary of state’s designee. (4) The secretary of education or the secretary’s designee. (5) One (1) legislative […]
20-19-10-4. Chairperson
Sec. 4. (a) The lieutenant governor or the lieutenant governor’s designee shall serve as the chairperson of the commission. (b) The commission shall meet at the call of the chairperson. As added by P.L.39-2021, SEC.2.
20-19-10-5. Quorum; Votes
Sec. 5. (a) Eight (8) members of the commission constitute a quorum. (b) The affirmative vote of at least a majority of the members of the commission is necessary for the commission to take official action other than to meet and take testimony. As added by P.L.39-2021, SEC.2.
20-19-10-6. Removal; Vacancies
Sec. 6. (a) A member of the commission appointed under section 3(5) through 3(9) of this chapter may be removed from the commission by the member’s appointing authority for just cause. (b) Vacancies in the appointments to the commission shall be filled by the appointing authority. A member appointed under this subsection serves for the […]
20-19-10-7. Per Diem; Reimbursement
Sec. 7. (a) Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member’s duties as provided in […]
20-19-10-8. Duties
Sec. 8. The commission shall do the following: (1) Discuss and review the most up to date information regarding best practices, pedagogy, and policy for civics education. (2) Make recommendations and provide guidance for statewide implementation of the recommendations established by the 2020 Indiana civic education task force and any other recommendations established by the […]
20-19-10-9. Staff Support
Sec. 9. The department shall staff the commission. As added by P.L.39-2021, SEC.2.