Ind. Code ch. 21-42-4

in effect

Ind. Code § 21-42-4-1 Religious instruction

Sec. 1. A state educational institution may permit a student enrolled in the state educational institution to elect part of the work required for graduation from the state educational institution in a school for biblical and religious instruction. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-18-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.283.

Ind. Code § 21-42-4-2 Religious instruction; restrictions

Sec. 2. A school for biblical and religious instruction may not: (1) be supported by state funds; and (2) conduct classes in any building or on any property owned by the state. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-18-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.283.

Ind. Code § 21-42-4-3 Religious instruction; teacher qualifications

Sec. 3. A teacher at a school for biblical and religious instruction must have the ability and educational preparation for teaching the subjects offered equal to the ability and education requirements of the teachers in the state educational institution in which credit is to be given. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-18-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.283.

Ind. Code § 21-42-4-4 Course equivalency

Sec. 4. The hours of recitation, content of instruction, requirements of attendance, and standards of work by the students electing courses in a school of biblical and religious instruction must be the same as in the state educational institution in which credit is granted. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-18-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.283.

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