Ind. Code ch. 21-41-15

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Ind. Code § 21-41-15-1 Definitions

Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 21-43-1 apply throughout this chapter. As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 21-41-15-2 Baccalaureate degree program review policy

Sec. 2. (a) Not later than November 1, 2024, each state educational institution that offers baccalaureate degrees shall establish a policy, subject to the requirements under subsection (b), to review each four (4) year baccalaureate degree program offered by the state educational institution to determine the feasibility, if any, of providing each baccalaureate degree program in a specifically structured manner to allow a full-time student to complete the baccalaureate degree within three (3) years. (b) The commission for higher education shall: (1) establish guidance for state educational institutions to develop the policy under subsection (a); and (2) prescribe the frequency of the review required under the policy. As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 21-41-15-3 Three year baccalaureate degree program offerings

Sec. 3. (a) Not later than July 1, 2025, each state educational institution shall offer at least one (1) baccalaureate degree program specifically structured to allow a full-time student to complete the baccalaureate degree program within three (3) years. (b) A baccalaureate degree program described in subsection (a): (1) must include specialized coaching and guidance; (2) must include opportunities for a student to engage in experiential and work based learning; and (3) may not require a student to have already earned credit hours during high school as postsecondary credit through a: (A) dual credit course; (B) dual enrollment course; or (C) similar early college program. As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 21-41-15-4 Baccalaureate degree program reporting

Sec. 4. (a) Not later than November 1, 2025, and not later than November 1 of each year thereafter, each state educational institution shall report to the commission for higher education, in a form prescribed by the commission for higher education, the following information: (1) For the preceding academic year and the current academic year: (A) the number of baccalaureate degree programs described in section 3 of this chapter offered by the state educational institution; and (B) the following information regarding each baccalaureate degree program, as applicable: (i) The program of study. (ii) The structure of the program. (iii) The estimated student cost savings under the program. (iv) The number of students enrolled in the program. (v) The on time completion of students in the program. (2) The findings of the most recent review by the state educational institution under section 2 of this chapter. (3) Potential baccalaureate degree programs that the state educational institution is considering or developing as a baccalaureate degree program described in section 3 of this chapter for future academic years. (4) Any other information requested by the commission for higher education. (b) The commission for higher education shall post the reports submitted under this section on the commission for higher education's website. As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 21-41-15-5 Consideration for higher educational operation funding outcomes based formula

Sec. 5. The commission for higher education may consider baccalaureate degrees completed within three (3) years for the purposes of the higher educational operating funding outcomes based formula created by the commission for higher education under IC 21-18-16-2. As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.7.

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