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 […]
20-35-11-3. Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education; Establishment; Purpose
Sec. 3. (a) The center for deaf and hard of hearing education is established. (b) The purpose of this article is to support parental choice, including the full continuum of communication options (including American sign language, other forms of sign language, cued speech, listening and spoken language (oral), or any combination of these skills). As […]
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.
20-35-11-4. Duties
Sec. 4. The center shall carry out the following duties in an unbiased manner to ensure that children who are deaf and children who are hard of hearing acquire optimal language skills and academic abilities, regardless of the mode of communication used: (1) Monitoring and tracking the identification, early intervention, education, and successful transitions of […]
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.
20-35-11-5. Services Provided Directly or Through Contract
Sec. 5. The center may provide the services set forth in section 4 of this chapter directly or through contract with other entities. As added by P.L.109-2012, SEC.16.
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 […]
20-35-9-6. 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 […]