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Home » US Law » 2022 Indiana Code » Title 20. Education » Article 35. Special Education » Chapter 9. Reading and Writing Instruction for Blind Students

20-35-9-1. “Blind Student”

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 amount of visual acuity or visual […]

20-35-9-1. “Blind Student”

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 amount of visual acuity or visual […]

20-35-9-2. “Braille”

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.

20-35-9-2. “Braille”

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.

20-35-9-3. “Case Conference Committee”

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 Recodification Citation: 20-1-6.3-3.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.287.

20-35-9-3. “Case Conference Committee”

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 Recodification Citation: 20-1-6.3-3.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.233-2015, SEC.287.

20-35-9-4. “Individualized Education Program”

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.

20-35-9-4. “Individualized Education Program”

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.

20-35-9-5. Braille; Presumption Regarding Student Proficiency and Use in 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 does not require braille use or instruction if, in the course of developing a blind student’s […]

20-35-9-5. Braille; Presumption Regarding Student Proficiency and Use in 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 does not require braille use or instruction if, in the course of developing a blind student’s […]

20-35-9-6. Literacy Assessment of Students

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 by a certified teacher of individuals with a visual disability using […]

20-35-9-6. Literacy Assessment of Students

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 by a certified teacher of individuals with a visual disability using […]

20-35-9-7. Providing Braille Instruction

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 education program. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-6.3-7.] As […]

20-35-9-7. Providing Braille Instruction

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 education program. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-6.3-7.] As […]

20-35-9-8. Case Conference; Information Regarding Media Options

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 of braille. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-6.3-8.] As added by […]

20-35-9-8. Case Conference; Information Regarding Media Options

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 of braille. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-6.3-8.] As added by […]

20-35-9-9. Rule Adoption

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.

20-35-9-9. Rule Adoption

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.