Ind. Code ch. 10-17-7

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Ind. Code § 10-17-7-1 "Dependent"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "dependent" means a child: (1) born before or during the period during which the child's father was a prisoner of war or person missing in action; or (2) legally adopted or in the legal custody of the child's father before and during the period during which the father was a prisoner of war or person missing in action. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-5-16.5-2.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 10-17-7-2 "Prisoner of war or person missing in action"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "prisoner of war or person missing in action" means a person who: (1) was a resident of Indiana at the time the person entered service of the United States armed forces; and (2) while serving in the United States armed forces, was declared a prisoner of war or a person missing in action as established by the United States Secretary of Defense after January 1, 1960. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-5-16.5-1.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 10-17-7-3 Educational benefits

Sec. 3. (a) A dependent of a prisoner of war or person missing in action, upon the person's acceptance for enrollment in a state educational institution, may obtain a bachelor's degree or certificate of completion without tuition or charge as long as the dependent is eligible. (b) A dependent is entitled to the benefits of this chapter notwithstanding any circumstance, including the return or the reported death of the dependent's parent or guardian who had been declared a prisoner of war or a person missing in action. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-5-16.5-3.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.149; P.L.42-2020, SEC.10.

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