20-52-2-5. “Program”
Sec. 5. “Program” refers to the Indiana student enrichment grant program established by IC 20-52-3-1. As added by P.L.168-2022, SEC.22.
20-52-4-1. Establishment of Enrichment Account
Sec. 1. (a) After August 31, 2022, a parent of an enrichment student may establish an Indiana enrichment scholarship account for the eligible student by entering into a written agreement with the department on a form prepared by the department. The department may establish deadlines for the submission of applications. The account of an enrichment […]
20-51.4-4-8. Payment of Qualified Expenses From Other Sources
Sec. 8. This chapter does not prohibit a parent of an eligible student or an emancipated eligible student from making a payment for any qualified expense from a source other than the eligible student’s account. The parent of an eligible student or an emancipated eligible student is responsible for the payment of any tuition required […]
20-51.4-4-9. Payment Refunds
Sec. 9. A participating entity that receives a payment for a qualified expense may not refund any part of the payment directly to the parent of the eligible student or the emancipated eligible student. Any refund provided by a participating entity shall be deposited into the eligible student’s account. As added by P.L.165-2021, SEC.180.
20-51.4-4-10. Freezing of an Account; Notice; Petition; Termination
Sec. 10. (a) The treasurer of state shall freeze the account established under section 1 of this chapter of any parent of an eligible student or an emancipated eligible student who: (1) fails to comply with the terms of the agreement established under section 1 of this chapter; (2) fails to comply with applicable laws […]
20-51.4-4-11. Public School Not Required to Provide Services
Sec. 11. Notwithstanding 511 IAC 7-34-1(d)(4), a public school is not required to make available special education and related services to an eligible student if the eligible student receives funds under section 2 of this chapter and the special education services are provided to the eligible student by the participating entity. This section may not […]
20-51.4-3-1. Indiana Education Scholarship Account Program
Sec. 1. The Indiana education scholarship account program is established to provide grants to a parent of an eligible student or an emancipated eligible student under IC 20-51.4-4 after June 30, 2022. As added by P.L.165-2021, SEC.180.
20-51.4-3-2. Administration of the Program
Sec. 2. (a) The program shall be administered by the treasurer of state in consultation with the state board and the department. (b) The treasurer of state may contract with one (1) or more entities to maintain and manage accounts established under IC 20-51.4-4-1 after issuing a request for proposal under IC 5-22-9. Each entity […]
20-51.4-3-3. Annual Audit
Sec. 3. (a) The program is subject to annual audit by an independent public accounting firm retained by the treasurer of state. (b) The treasurer of state shall promptly transmit copies of each annual audit to the governor and, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, the general assembly. Upon request, the treasurer of state […]
20-51.4-3-4. Annual Survey
Sec. 4. (a) After June 30, 2023, the treasurer of state shall administer an annual survey of parents of eligible students and emancipated eligible students who maintain an account under IC 20-51.4-4-1. The survey must request information: (1) regarding when the account was established and the number of grants received; (2) relating to relative satisfaction […]