Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the Indiana teacher recruitment program established by section 2 of this chapter.
[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-51-1.]
As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Sec. 2. (a) The Indiana teacher recruitment program is established. The purpose of the program is to provide grants to training and recruitment programs for teachers in critical shortage areas, as determined by the department, based on data contained in the educator supply and demand marketplace maintained on the department's website.
(b) The department shall administer the program.
[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-51-2.]
As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Sec. 3. The department shall do the following:
(1) Create an application and approval process for training and recruitment programs.
(2) Determine guidelines for awarding grants under the program.
[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-51-3.]
As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.