Ind. Code ch. 21-44-2

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Ind. Code § 21-44-2-0.3 Treatment of references to state anatomical board; transfer of property

Sec. 0.3. (a) After June 30, 1987, any reference to the state anatomical board in any statute or rule is considered a reference to the anatomical education program operated under this article. (b) On July 1, 1987, the Indiana University School of Medicine, as authorized by P.L.238-1987, becomes the owner of all the personal property of the state anatomical board abolished by P.L.238-1987. As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.358.

Ind. Code § 21-44-2-1 Administration of program

Sec. 1. (a) The dean of the Indiana University School of Medicine or the dean's designee shall administer the anatomical education program in accordance with policies adopted by the dean or the dean's designee under section 2(1) of this chapter. (b) In administering the anatomical education program, the dean or the dean's designee shall: (1) administer body bequests made to eligible institutions under IC 29-2-16.1; and (2) maintain written records of all transactions undertaken under the anatomical education program. (c) In administering the anatomical education program, the dean or the dean's designee may through the trustees of Indiana University: (1) enter into contracts; and (2) employ qualified staff either on a full-time or part-time basis, including a licensed funeral director to assist in the operation and coordination of the anatomical education program. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-29.5-5.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285. Amended by P.L.147-2007, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 21-44-2-2 Anatomical education program; administrator's duties

Sec. 2. The dean of the Indiana University School of Medicine or the dean's designee shall do the following: (1) Adopt policies necessary to administer the anatomical education program, including the formulation of standards governing the following: (A) Acceptance of cadavers under the anatomical education program. (B) Anatomical health education programs. (C) Embalming procedures. (D) Facilities in which cadavers may be stored and examined. (E) Security. (F) Use of the cadavers. (G) Transportation of cadavers. (H) Maintenance of written records. (I) Final disposition of cadavers. (2) Approve for involvement in the anatomical education program of eligible institutions that satisfactorily comply with all standards and policies adopted by the dean or the dean's designee. (3) Annually review the operation and administration of the anatomical education program, including review of the following aspects of the anatomical education program: (A) Budget appropriation. (B) Revenue received. (C) Costs incurred. (D) Written records maintained by the program. (4) Determine the fees eligible institutions must pay for the use of cadavers under the anatomical education program. (5) Address current issues that directly or indirectly affect the operation of the anatomical education program. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-29.5-6.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.285.

Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/21Fetched: 10/17/2026