Ind. Code ch. 20-20.5-8

Ind. Code ch. 20-20.5-8
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Ind. Code § 20-20.5-8-1 "Early childhood program"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "early childhood program" refers to a voluntary parental education program for parents of children from birth to less than three (3) years of age that provides these parents with information and activities to help the parents better prepare children for school. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-28-1.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-8-2 "Latch key program"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "latch key program" means a voluntary school age child care program for children who attend kindergarten through grade 6 and that at a minimum, operates after the school day and may include periods before school is in session or during periods when school is not in session. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-28-2.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-8-3 "Preschool program"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "preschool program" refers to a voluntary school readiness program for children who are at least three (3) years of age and not enrolled in at least kindergarten. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-28-3.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-8-4 Contracts with private or nonprofit corporations for early childhood education programs; preschool programs; latch key programs

Sec. 4. A school corporation may enter into an agreement with a private or nonprofit corporation to provide early childhood education programs, preschool programs, or latch key programs. However, if a school corporation enters into a contract for a preschool program, the private or nonprofit corporation must operate a federally approved preschool program. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-28-5.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-8-5 Guidelines

Sec. 5. The department shall develop guidelines necessary to implement this chapter. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-28-6.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
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