20-19-3-11.5. Cyberbullying Resources
Sec. 11.5. (a) As used in this section, “cyberbullying” refers to bullying (as defined in IC 20-33-8-0.2) that occurs through the use of data or computer software that is accessed through a: (1) computer; (2) computer system; (3) computer network; or (4) cellular telephone or other wireless or cellular communications device. (b) The department shall […]
20-19-3-11.7. Human Trafficking Resources
Sec. 11.7. (a) The department shall maintain a link on the department’s Internet web site that provides parents and school officials with resources or best practices regarding the identification and reporting of human trafficking. The resources must include: (1) guidance on how to report to law enforcement agencies instances of human trafficking; and (2) information […]
20-19-3-12. Identification, Development, and Availability of Model Education Materials on Criminal Organization Activity
Sec. 12. (a) The department, in collaboration with the Indiana criminal justice institute, the department of child services, the center for evaluation and education policy at Indiana University, the state police department, and any organization that has expertise in providing criminal organization education, prevention, or intervention that the department determines to be appropriate, shall: (1) […]
20-19-3-12.2. Reduction in Absenteeism; Policy Priority; Resources and Guidance
Sec. 12.2. (a) The department shall make reduction of absenteeism in schools a policy priority and provide assistance and guidance to school corporations and schools in: (1) identifying contributing factors of absenteeism; and (2) developing chronic absence reduction plans that school corporations may elect to include as a component of the school improvement plans required […]
20-19-3-2.1. Administration of Federal Grant Programs
Sec. 2.1. (a) As used in this section, “school corporation” includes: (1) any local public school corporation established under Indiana law; (2) a charter school; and (3) an eligible school (as defined in IC 20-51-1-4.7); that are otherwise entitled to receive federal funds under federal and state law. (b) If, by any act of Congress, […]
20-19-3-1. Establishment
Sec. 1. The department of education is established. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-1.1-2.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.3.
20-19-3-2. Director
Sec. 2. The secretary of education is the director of the department. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-1.1-3.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.43-2021, SEC.49.