Ind. Code ch. 12-17.2-7.2

Ind. Code ch. 12-17.2-7.2
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Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-0.4 "CCDF"

Sec. 0.4. As used in this chapter, "CCDF" refers to the federal Child Care and Development Fund program administered under 45 CFR 98 and 45 CFR 99. As added by P.L.92-2024, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-0.5 "Child care employee"

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "child care employee" means an individual who: (1) receives compensation as a full-time employee of an entity licensed or regulated under this article, as determined by the office; or (2) receives compensation as a part-time employee of an entity licensed or regulated under this article while also pursuing postsecondary study or educational training in child care or early childhood education, as determined by the office. As added by P.L.92-2024, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-0.6 "Child of a child care employee"

Sec. 0.6. As used in this chapter, "child of a child care employee" means an individual who: (1) is at least four (4) years of age and less than five (5) years of age on August 1 of the state fiscal year for which a prekindergarten voucher is sought for the individual under the prekindergarten program; (2) is a resident of Indiana or otherwise has legal settlement in Indiana, as determined under IC 20-26-11; (3) receives qualified early education services from an eligible provider, as determined by the office; (4) has a parent or guardian who agrees to ensure that the child meets the attendance requirements determined by the office; (5) resides with a parent or guardian who is a child care employee, as determined by the office; (6) has a household income that does not exceed eighty-five percent (85%) of Indiana's state median income for the household's family size; and (7) meets the requirements of section 7.2(c) of this chapter. As added by P.L.92-2024, SEC.12.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-1 "Eligible child"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "eligible child" refers to an individual who: (1) in the case of an individual who is enrolled before May 1, 2025: (A) is at least four (4) years of age and less than five (5) years of age on August 1 of the state fiscal year for which a grant is sought under the prekindergarten program; (B) is a resident of Indiana or otherwise has legal settlement in Indiana, as determined under IC 20-26-11; (C) is a member of a household with an annual income that does not exceed one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the federal poverty level; (D) receives qualified early education services from an eligible provider, as determined by the office; (E) has a parent or guardian who participates in a parental engagement and involvement component provided by the eligible provider; (F) has a parent or guardian who agrees to ensure that the child meets the attendance requirements determined by the office; and (G) meets the requirements under section 7.2(a) and 7.2(c) of this chapter; and (2) in the case of an individual who is enrolled on or after May 1, 2025: (A) is at least four (4) years of age and less than five (5) years of age on August 1 of the state fiscal year for which a grant is sought under the prekindergarten program; (B) is a resident of Indiana or otherwise has legal settlement in Indiana, as determined under IC 20-26-11; (C) is a member of a household with an annual income that does not exceed one hundred thirty-five percent (135%) of the federal poverty level; (D) receives qualified early education services from an eligible provider, as determined by the office; (E) has a parent or guardian who participates in a parental engagement and involvement component provided by the eligible provider; (F) has a parent or guardian who agrees to ensure that the child meets the attendance requirements determined by the office; and (G) meets the requirements under section 7.2(a) and 7.2(c) of this chapter. As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.184-2017, SEC.13; P.L.268-2019, SEC.1; P.L.201-2023, SEC.138; P.L.1-2025, SEC.173; P.L.213-2025, SEC.121.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-2 "Eligible provider"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "eligible provider" refers to a provider that satisfies the following conditions: (1) The provider is: (A) a: (i) child care center licensed under IC 12-17.2-4; (ii) child care home licensed under IC 12-17.2-5; or (iii) child care ministry registered under IC 12-17.2-6; that meets the standards of quality recognized by a Level 3 or Level 4 paths to QUALITY program rating; (B) a public school, including a charter school; (C) a nonpublic school that is accredited by the state board of education or a national or regional accreditation agency that is recognized by the state board of education; or (D) a nonpublic school that is accredited to provide qualified early education services by an accrediting agency approved by the office of the secretary. (2) The provider: (A) provides qualified early education services to eligible children, limited eligibility children, and children of child care employees; (B) complies with the agreement with the office concerning the delivery of qualified education services and the use of a prekindergarten voucher provided under this chapter; and (C) complies with CCDF provider eligibility standards in accordance with federal requirements for health and safety. As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.169-2016, SEC.1; P.L.184-2017, SEC.14; P.L.268-2019, SEC.2; P.L.92-2024, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-2.1 "Extended enrollment period"

Sec. 2.1. As used in this chapter, "extended enrollment period" refers to the period set forth by the office beginning not later than June 1 of each calendar year. As added by P.L.268-2019, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-2.5 "Limited eligibility child"

Sec. 2.5. As used in this chapter, "limited eligibility child" refers to an individual who: (1) is at least four (4) years of age and less than five (5) years of age on August 1 of the state fiscal year for which a prekindergarten voucher is sought for the individual under the prekindergarten program; (2) is a resident of Indiana or otherwise has legal settlement in Indiana, as determined under IC 20-26-11; (3) receives qualified early education services from an eligible provider, as determined by the office; (4) has a parent or guardian who agrees to ensure that the child meets the attendance requirements determined by the office; (5) has a parent or guardian who participates in a parental engagement and involvement component provided by the eligible provider; (6) is a member of a household with an annual income that does not exceed one hundred eighty-five percent (185%) of the federal poverty level; (7) meets the requirements of section 7.2(b) and 7.2(c) of this chapter; and (8) is not an eligible child or a child of a child care employee. As added by P.L.268-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.246-2023, SEC.8; P.L.92-2024, SEC.14.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-3 "Office"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "office" means the office of the secretary of family and social services. As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-4 "Paths to QUALITY program"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "paths to QUALITY program" has the meaning set forth in IC 12-17.2-2-14.2(b). As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-4.7 "Fund"

Sec. 4.7. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the prekindergarten program fund established by section 13.5 of this chapter. As added by P.L.184-2017, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.246-2023, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-5 "Prekindergarten program"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "prekindergarten program" refers to the prekindergarten program established under section 7 of this chapter. As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.184-2017, SEC.16; P.L.246-2023, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-5.5 "Potential eligible provider or existing eligible provider"

Sec. 5.5. As used in this chapter, "potential eligible provider or existing eligible provider" refers to an entity that qualifies as a potential eligible provider or existing eligible provider under section 7.4(a) of this chapter. As added by P.L.184-2017, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-5.7 "Priority enrollment period"

Sec. 5.7. As used in this chapter, "priority enrollment period" refers to the period set forth by the office beginning not later than April 1 of each calendar year, except for calendar year 2024, during which the priority enrollment period may begin later than April 1, 2024. As added by P.L.268-2019, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.216-2021, SEC.4; P.L.92-2024, SEC.15.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-6 "Qualified early education services"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "qualified early education services" refers to a program of early education services that: (1) is provided by an eligible provider to: (A) an eligible child; (B) a limited eligibility child; or (C) a child of a child care employee; (2) includes a parental engagement and involvement component in the delivery of early education services that is based on the requirements and guidelines established by the office; (3) administers the kindergarten readiness assessment adopted by the state board of education; (4) aligns with the early learning development framework for prekindergarten approved by the department of education; and (5) meets the design parameters for inclusion in the longitudinal study described in section 12 of this chapter, as determined by the office. As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.184-2017, SEC.18; P.L.268-2019, SEC.6; P.L.92-2024, SEC.16; P.L.214-2025, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-7 Prekindergarten program; establishment; administration; prekindergarten vouchers and provider expansion grants

Sec. 7. (a) The prekindergarten program is established to provide: (1) prekindergarten vouchers for qualified early education services in a manner consistent with how funds are distributed under the CCDF child care voucher program; and (2) grants for expansion plans as described in section 7.4(a)(2) of this chapter. (b) The office shall administer the prekindergarten program. The prekindergarten program may include: (1) eligible providers in Indiana; and (2) potential eligible providers or existing eligible providers as described in section 7.4 of this chapter. (c) Beginning July 1, 2020, the total number of prekindergarten vouchers provided during the immediately preceding state fiscal year shall include the number of prekindergarten vouchers issued under a preschool program established in March 2015 that operates in a consolidated city. (d) The prekindergarten program includes eligible providers in any county in Indiana. (e) Subject to the requirements of this chapter, the office shall determine: (1) the eligibility requirements, application process, and selection process for providing prekindergarten vouchers under the prekindergarten program and awarding grants under section 7.4 of this chapter; (2) the administration and reporting requirements for: (A) eligible providers; and (B) potential eligible providers or existing eligible providers; participating in the prekindergarten program; and (3) with the assistance of the early learning advisory committee, an appropriate outcomes based accountability system for: (A) eligible providers; and (B) potential eligible providers or existing eligible providers. (f) The office shall, subject to the availability of funding, determine the number of eligible children, limited eligibility children, and children of child care employees who will participate in the prekindergarten program. As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.184-2017, SEC.19; P.L.268-2019, SEC.7; P.L.246-2023, SEC.11; P.L.92-2024, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-7.2 Eligibility for prekindergarten vouchers; parent or guardian requirements and agreement; priority for prekindergarten vouchers

Sec. 7.2. (a) For an eligible child to qualify for a prekindergarten voucher under this chapter, the eligible child must reside with a parent or guardian who is working or attending a job training or an educational program. (b) For a limited eligibility child to qualify for a prekindergarten voucher under this chapter, the limited eligibility child must reside with a parent or guardian who: (1) is working or attending a job training or an educational program; or (2) receives Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income benefits, or disability benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (c) Before the office may provide a prekindergarten voucher to an eligible child, a limited eligibility child, or a child of a child care employee under this chapter, the office shall require that a parent or guardian of the child agree to the following: (1) The child will attend the prekindergarten program of an eligible provider selected by the parent or guardian for the full duration of the prekindergarten program year. (2) The parent or guardian will not transfer to another prekindergarten program during the prekindergarten program year. (3) The child will attend the prekindergarten program at least eighty-five percent (85%) of the days that the prekindergarten program is provided. (4) The parent or guardian will allow the child to participate in an external evaluation conducted by researchers, including the kindergarten readiness assessment and measuring of developmental and academic progress. (5) The parent or guardian will participate in family engagement and involvement activities offered by the selected prekindergarten program, including meetings with the child's teacher to discuss the child's progress or any other conference concerning the child that is requested by the eligible provider. (6) The parent or guardian will complete the necessary forms for the child to receive a student test number from the department of education. (7) The parent or guardian will send the child to kindergarten. (8) The parent or guardian will read to the child each week. (9) Any other condition the office determines is appropriate. (d) Priority shall be given to a child of a child care employee under this section. (e) Priority may be given to an eligible or limited eligibility child under this section if a parent or guardian of the eligible or limited eligibility child is: (1) involved in activities that improve the parent's or guardian's education; or (2) involved in job training. As added by P.L.184-2017, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.268-2019, SEC.9; P.L.92-2024, SEC.18; P.L.213-2025, SEC.122; P.L.23-2026, SEC.90.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-7.3 Eligible provider agreement

Sec. 7.3. The office shall require, for an eligible provider to enroll in the prekindergarten program, that the eligible provider agree to the following: (1) Comply on a continuing basis with the requirements under this chapter and rules for participation established by the office. (2) Maintain eligibility under this chapter throughout the prekindergarten program year. (3) Report immediately any changes in eligibility status to the office, including the eligible provider's loss of national or regional accreditation. (4) Participate in any training and mandatory meetings required by the office. (5) Participate in all onsite visits conducted by the office, including fiscal auditing activities with regard to the prekindergarten program and prekindergarten program activity monitoring. (6) Allow the family of an eligible child, a limited eligibility child, or a child of a child care employee enrolled in the prekindergarten program of the eligible provider to visit at any time the prekindergarten program is in operation. (7) Maintain accurate online attendance records through the attendance portal for eligible children, limited eligibility children, and children of child care employees enrolled in the prekindergarten program and submit attendance records as required by the office. (8) Offer parental engagement and involvement activities in the prekindergarten program of the eligible provider in alignment with the family engagement framework adopted by the early learning advisory committee established by IC 12-17.2-3.8-5. (9) Complete, within the period established by the office, the Indiana early childhood family engagement toolkit, including the family engagement self-assessment, adopted by the early learning advisory committee. (10) Share information on the family engagement self-assessment described in subdivision (9) as required by the office. (11) Participate in research studies as required by the office. (12) Enforce minimum attendance requirements of at least eighty-five percent (85%) of the days that the prekindergarten program of the eligible provider is offered to an eligible child, a limited eligibility child, or a child of a child care employee. (13) Inform the office that an eligible child, a limited eligibility child, or a child of a child care employee has withdrawn from the prekindergarten program of the eligible provider not later than five (5) days after the child is withdrawn. (14) That retroactive repayment to the state may be required or future payments may be adjusted as a result of the withdrawal of an eligible child, a limited eligibility child, or a child of a child care employee or changes in the law. (15) Maintain records of participation by the family of an eligible child, a limited eligibility child, or a child of a child care employee in family engagement activities and submit records as required by the office. (16) Promote the social, emotional, and behavioral health of an eligible child, a limited eligibility child, or a child of a child care employee and eliminate or severely limit the use of expulsion, suspension, and other exclusionary discipline practices. (17) Use the exclusionary discipline practices described in subdivision (16) only as a last resort in extraordinary circumstances when there is a determination of a serious safety threat that cannot otherwise be reduced or eliminated by the provision of reasonable modifications. (18) Inform and receive approval from the office before the eligible provider expels, suspends, or uses other exclusionary discipline practices. (19) Assist a parent or guardian, upon request by the parent or guardian, in obtaining information from, referral to, or both information from and referral to, the public school that serves the attendance area in which the parent or guardian resides for an educational evaluation and determination of eligibility for special education services if developmental delays or reasons to suspect a disability are observed by the parent, guardian, or teacher of an eligible child, a limited eligibility child, or a child of a child care employee during the prekindergarten program year. As added by P.L.184-2017, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.268-2019, SEC.10; P.L.246-2023, SEC.12; P.L.92-2024, SEC.19.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-7.4 Potential eligible provider or existing eligible provider requirements; expansion plans; agreement; restrictions; repayment for noncompliance; federal grants

Sec. 7.4. (a) To qualify as a potential eligible provider or existing eligible provider, an applicant must: (1) provide an expansion plan to the office that details the potential eligible provider's or existing eligible provider's plan to: (A) increase the capacity of providers of qualified early education services to serve a greater number of eligible or limited eligibility children; (B) increase the number of providers of qualified early education services; or (C) increase the capacity as described in clause (A) and increase the number as described in clause (B); (2) comply with the agreement with the office concerning the plan under subdivision (1) and the use of a grant awarded under this chapter; (3) agree: (A) to operate as an eligible provider; or (B) that the applicant intends to operate as an eligible provider; (4) agree that the applicant will not use any grant funds awarded under this section for capital expenditures; and (5) comply with any other standards and procedures established under this chapter. (b) Subject to subsections (c) and (d), the office may award a grant to an applicant that meets the requirements of subsection (a). (c) The office may not use more than a total of twenty percent (20%) of the money in the fund each state fiscal year: (1) for grants awarded under this chapter to potential eligible providers and existing eligible providers for expansion plans; and (2) to meet any state match amounts required for a federal grant described in subsection (f). (d) The office may not award grant funds under this section to an applicant for any of the following: (1) The purchase of land or a building. (2) The construction or expansion of a building. (e) If a potential eligible provider or existing eligible provider fails to: (1) use the grant funds in accordance with the expansion plan described in subsection (a); or (2) comply with the agreement entered into with the office under subsection (a); the potential eligible provider or existing eligible provider shall repay to the office the total amount of the grant awarded to the potential eligible provider or existing eligible provider under this chapter. (f) The office may use money in the fund that is allocated for expansion plans under this section for a state fiscal year to meet any state match amounts required for a federal grant if the purpose of the federal grant is that the grant money be used for increasing: (1) the capacity; (2) the number; or (3) both the capacity and number; of providers of early education services for children four (4) years of age. As added by P.L.184-2017, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.268-2019, SEC.11; P.L.246-2023, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-7.5 Rules

Sec. 7.5. The office may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning the implementation and the administration of the prekindergarten program. As added by P.L.35-2016, SEC.49. Amended by P.L.184-2017, SEC.24; P.L.246-2023, SEC.14.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-7.6 Monitoring educational outcomes of expansion plans; report

Sec. 7.6. (a) The office shall monitor the educational outcomes resulting from the implementation of expansion plans described in section 7.4(a) of this chapter by potential eligible providers or existing eligible providers that receive a grant under this chapter over the period established by the office to evaluate the contribution that the expansion plans make toward improved educational outcomes. (b) Beginning in 2018, the office shall annually provide the: (1) governor; and (2) legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6; a report of the findings of the office concerning the educational outcomes under subsection (a). As added by P.L.184-2017, SEC.25.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-7.8 Random onsite inspections; determination of ineligibility

Sec. 7.8. (a) The office shall make random onsite inspections each year, as determined necessary by the office, at the facility of: (1) an eligible provider that receives a prekindergarten voucher under this chapter; or (2) a potential eligible provider or existing eligible provider that receives a grant under section 7.4 of this chapter. (b) The office may determine that an eligible provider is not eligible to receive a prekindergarten voucher under the prekindergarten program or that a potential eligible provider or existing eligible provider is not eligible to receive a grant under section 7.4 of this chapter if the eligible provider or the potential eligible provider or existing eligible provider: (1) fails to comply with this chapter; or (2) refuses to allow, during normal business hours, the office or an agent of the office to inspect the facility at which the eligible provider or potential eligible provider or existing eligible provider operates a child care program for eligible children, limited eligibility children, or children of child care employees. As added by P.L.184-2017, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.268-2019, SEC.12; P.L.246-2023, SEC.15; P.L.92-2024, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-8 Eligibility determinations; amount of prekindergarten voucher or grant; funding from donations and gifts

Sec. 8. (a) The office shall determine: (1) which applicants shall be provided a: (A) prekindergarten voucher under this chapter; or (B) grant under section 7.4 of this chapter; and (2) subject to subsection (b) and to the availability of funding, the amount of each prekindergarten voucher or grant. (b) At least five percent (5%) but not more than fifty percent (50%) of the: (1) tuition for eligible or limited eligibility children under the prekindergarten program; or (2) expansion plan described in section 7.4(a) of this chapter; during the state fiscal year must be paid from donations, gifts, grants, bequests, and other funds received from a private entity or person, from the United States government, or from other sources (excluding funds from a prekindergarten voucher or grant provided under this chapter and excluding other state funding). The office may receive and administer grants on behalf of the prekindergarten program. The grants shall be distributed by the office to fulfill the requirements of this subsection. (c) The amount of a prekindergarten voucher provided under the prekindergarten program to an eligible child, a limited eligibility child, or a child of a child care employee: (1) who attends a prekindergarten program full time must equal at least two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) during the state fiscal year; and (2) may not exceed six thousand eight hundred dollars ($6,800) from state money provided under this chapter during the state fiscal year. As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.85-2017, SEC.61; P.L.184-2017, SEC.27; P.L.268-2019, SEC.13; P.L.92-2024, SEC.21.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-8.1 Prekindergarten voucher amount for limited eligibility children; priority enrollment period and extended enrollment period

Sec. 8.1. (a) If funds are appropriated by the general assembly, prekindergarten vouchers provided to limited eligibility children may not exceed: (1) twenty percent (20%) of the amount appropriated for a particular state fiscal year if families with children four (4) years of age are on the waiting list for funds available under the CCDF; or (2) forty percent (40%) of the amount appropriated for a particular state fiscal year if there is no waiting list for children four (4) years of age for funds available under the CCDF. (b) During the priority enrollment period, the office shall provide prekindergarten vouchers to eligible children and children of child care employees in the prekindergarten program on a first-come, first-served basis. The office shall date stamp and reserve applications for limited eligibility children received during the priority enrollment period for processing during the extended enrollment period. (c) During the extended enrollment period, the office shall provide prekindergarten vouchers to eligible children, children of child care employees, and limited eligibility children in the prekindergarten program on a first-come, first-served basis to the extent of available funding and in accordance with the limit established by subsection (a). As added by P.L.268-2019, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.216-2021, SEC.5; P.L.246-2023, SEC.16; P.L.92-2024, SEC.22.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-10 Application for federal waivers

Sec. 10. The office shall apply for any available waivers under the federal CCDF voucher program and the federal Head Start program. As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.92-2024, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-11 Effect of prekindergarten voucher on eligibility for choice scholarship

Sec. 11. The receipt of a prekindergarten voucher under the prekindergarten program does not qualify, nor have an effect on the qualification or eligibility, of a child for a choice scholarship under IC 20-51-4. As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.184-2017, SEC.28; P.L.165-2021, SEC.142; P.L.201-2023, SEC.139; P.L.246-2023, SEC.17; P.L.9-2024, SEC.335; P.L.92-2024, SEC.24.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-12 Requirement for longitudinal study

Sec. 12. (a) At least once every five (5) years, the office, in cooperation with the department of education, shall carry out a longitudinal study of students who participate in the prekindergarten program to determine the achievement levels of those students in kindergarten and later grades. (b) The longitudinal study must include a comparison of test and assessment results in grade 3 of: (1) the eligible children who participated in the prekindergarten program; and (2) a control group determined by the office that consists of children who did not participate in the prekindergarten program. (c) The office may, after consulting with the state board of education, enter into a contract with one (1) or more persons to carry out the longitudinal study under this section. The office may expend not more than one million dollars ($1,000,000) from the funds appropriated under section 9 of this chapter (repealed) to carry out the longitudinal study. As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.85-2017, SEC.63; P.L.184-2017, SEC.29; P.L.246-2023, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-13 Reporting requirements

Sec. 13. (a) The office shall, before November 1 of each year, submit a report to the governor, the budget committee, the state board of education, the department of education, and, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, the general assembly regarding the prekindergarten program. (b) The report under subsection (a) must include the following: (1) The total number of children who received a prekindergarten voucher under the prekindergarten program for the immediately preceding state fiscal year, disaggregated by county. (2) The total amount of funds budgeted for and spent under the prekindergarten program during the immediately preceding state fiscal year. (3) The balance remaining in the fund at the end of the immediately preceding state fiscal year. As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.184-2017, SEC.30; P.L.268-2019, SEC.15; P.L.246-2023, SEC.19; P.L.92-2024, SEC.25.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-13.1 Monthly informational report

Sec. 13.1. The office shall post monthly on the office's website the total enrollment of and number of prekindergarten vouchers awarded to: (1) eligible children; (2) limited eligibility children; and (3) children of child care employees; for each county that participates in the prekindergarten program. As added by P.L.268-2019, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.246-2023, SEC.20; P.L.92-2024, SEC.26.

Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-13.5 Prekindergarten program fund

Sec. 13.5. (a) The prekindergarten program fund is established to: (1) provide prekindergarten vouchers to eligible children, limited eligibility children, and children of child care employees for qualified early education services under this chapter; (2) carry out the longitudinal study described in section 12 of this chapter; (3) provide grants to potential eligible providers and existing eligible providers as set forth in section 7.4 of this chapter; and (4) make payments to reimburse costs incurred to provide in-home early education services under IC 12-17.2-7.5. (b) The fund consists of: (1) money appropriated to the fund by the general assembly; and (2) grants or gifts to the fund. (c) The fund shall be administered by the office. (d) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund. (e) Money in the fund is continuously appropriated for the purposes provided under this article. (f) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. As added by P.L.184-2017, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.268-2019, SEC.17; P.L.108-2019, SEC.200; P.L.156-2020, SEC.60; P.L.246-2023, SEC.21; P.L.92-2024, SEC.27.
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