Ind. Code ch. 20-35-14

in effect

Ind. Code § 20-35-14-1 "IDEA"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "IDEA" refers to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq. As added by P.L.162-2024, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 20-35-14-2 "Office"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "office" has the meaning set forth in IC 4-15-10.5-6. As added by P.L.162-2024, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 20-35-14-3 Jurisdiction

Sec. 3. (a) The office has jurisdiction over hearing officers authorized to conduct hearings required by the IDEA. (b) The office is granted jurisdiction to conduct hearings described in subsection (a) as permitted under IC 4-15-10.5-12. As added by P.L.162-2024, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 20-35-14-4 Transition of hearing officers

Sec. 4. Not later than August 1, 2024, the department and the office shall enter into a memorandum of understanding regarding the transition to hearing officers employed by the office as full-time, salaried, state employees to act as and satisfy the requirements regarding independent hearing officers under the IDEA. As added by P.L.162-2024, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 20-35-14-5 Director of special education duties

Sec. 5. The director of special education appointed under IC 20-35-2-1 shall: (1) oversee the training of hearing officers; and (2) establish guidelines for hearing officers who conduct hearings under this chapter, including guidelines to ensure compliance with state and federal special education laws and rules. As added by P.L.162-2024, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 20-35-14-6 Office duties

Sec. 6. The office shall: (1) determine the cost of conducting hearings under this chapter; and (2) after July 1, 2025, assess each school corporation and charter school in the state, based on the weighted ADM count, a fee that is sufficient to cover the costs determined under subdivision (1). As added by P.L.162-2024, SEC.23.

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