Ind. Code ch. 20-20.5-19

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Ind. Code § 20-20.5-19-1 "Approved postsecondary educational institution"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "approved postsecondary educational institution" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-7-13-6(a). [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-48-1.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-19-2 "Approved teacher education course or program"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "approved teacher education course or program" means a teacher education course or program that has been approved by the department under section 8 of this chapter. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-48-2.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-19-3 "Eligible applicant"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "eligible applicant" means any of the following: (1) A school corporation. (2) A public school, including a charter school. (3) A state accredited nonpublic school. (4) A teacher employed by a: (A) school corporation; or (B) school listed in subdivision (2) or (3). [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-48-3.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-19-4 "Fund"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the teacher higher education and industry collaboration grant program fund established by section 7 of this chapter. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-48-4.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-19-5 "Program"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the teacher higher education and industry collaboration grant program established by section 6 of this chapter. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-48-5.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-19-6 Teacher higher education and industry collaboration grant program established; grants; administration

Sec. 6. (a) There is established a teacher higher education and industry collaboration grant program for the purpose of funding through grants teacher participation in approved teacher education courses or programs. (b) The department shall administer the program. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-48-6.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-19-7 Teacher higher education and industry collaboration grant program fund

Sec. 7. (a) The teacher higher education and industry collaboration grant program fund is established for the purposes of implementing the program described in section 6 of this chapter. (b) The fund consists of the following: (1) Appropriations by the general assembly. (2) Interest deposited in the fund under subsection (e). (c) The department shall administer the fund. (d) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund. (e) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund. (f) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year reverts to the state general fund. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-48-7.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-19-8 Approval of teacher education courses or programs; requirements

Sec. 8. (a) The department, in consultation with the commission for higher education, shall approve teacher education courses or programs that meet the criteria established under subsection (b). (b) The department may only approve a teacher education course or program under subsection (a) that: (1) is designed to: (A) engage teachers with approved postsecondary educational institutions and employers for the purpose of connecting daily classroom lessons with innovations in workplace practices and postsecondary education research; and (B) improve a teacher's: (i) content area knowledge; and (ii) familiarity with the application of the content area in postsecondary education research and the workplace; (2) is offered: (A) by an approved postsecondary educational institution; (B) by an employer; or (C) jointly, by an approved postsecondary educational institution and employer; and (3) meets any other requirements established by the department. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-48-8.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-19-9 Eligibility; requirements; grant amount award

Sec. 9. (a) To be eligible for a grant under the program, an eligible applicant must do the following: (1) Apply to the department in the manner and on a form prescribed by the department. (2) If the eligible applicant is a school corporation or school described in section 3(1) through 3(3) of this chapter, include in the eligible applicant's application the following: (A) The number of teachers employed by the eligible applicant who intend to voluntarily participate in an approved teacher education course or program. (B) The amount of funding that the eligible applicant is requesting for each teacher who intends to voluntarily participate in an approved teacher education course or program. (C) The timeline by which teachers will complete the approved teacher education course or program. (3) Agree to use the grant funds for teacher participation in an approved teacher education course or program. (4) Meet any other requirements established by the department. (b) Subject to available funding, the department may award a grant under this chapter to an eligible applicant that meets the requirements under subsection (a) in an amount that does not exceed: (1) the cost for one (1) or more teachers, as applicable, to enroll in and complete an approved teacher education course or program; plus (2) a stipend for one (1) or more teachers described in subdivision (1) in an amount determined by the department. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-48-9.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-19-10 Professional growth experience points

Sec. 10. The successful completion of an approved teacher course or program may count towards professional growth experience points required to renew a practitioner license or an accomplished practitioner license, as determined by the department. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-48-10.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-19-11 Online platform

Sec. 11. The department shall establish and maintain an online platform that allows teachers to access and share information regarding connecting daily classroom lessons with innovations in workplace practices and postsecondary education research. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-48-11.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-19-12 Report

Sec. 12. Not later than July 1 of each year, the department shall: (1) collect and compile information concerning the program under this chapter; and (2) submit the report described in subdivision (1) to the following: (A) The governor. (B) The legislative council, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-48-12.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-19-13 Rules

Sec. 13. The state board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to implement this chapter. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-48-13.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

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