Ind. Code § 16-41-37.5-0.3 "Nonpublic school"
Sec. 0.3. As used in this chapter, "nonpublic school" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-18-2-12.
As added by P.L.79-2008, SEC.7.
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in effectInd. Code § 16-41-37.5-0.5 "Public school"
Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "public school" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-18-2-15(1).
As added by P.L.79-2008, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 16-41-37.5-1 "School"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "school" refers to a:
(1) public school; or
(2) nonpublic school that is not located in a private home.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-33-1.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 16-41-37.5-1.3 "State agency"
Sec. 1.3. As used in this chapter, "state agency" has the meaning set forth in IC 4-13-1-1(b).
As added by P.L.79-2008, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 16-41-37.5-2 Indoor air quality inspection and evaluation program; functions of state department
Sec. 2. (a) The state department shall before July 1, 2010:
(1) adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish an indoor air quality inspection, evaluation, and employee notification program to assist state agencies in improving indoor air quality; and
(2) amend 410 IAC 6-5.1 or adopt new rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the following:
(A) Establish an indoor air quality inspection, evaluation, and parent and employee notification program to assist schools in improving indoor air quality.
(B) Establish best practices to assure healthful indoor air quality in schools.
(b) Subject to subsection (c), the state department shall:
(1) inspect a school or state agency if the state department receives a complaint about the quality of air in the school or state agency;
(2) prepare a report, which may be in letter form, that:
(A) describes the state department's inspection findings;
(B) identifies any conditions that are contributing or could contribute to poor indoor air quality at the school or state agency, including:
(i) carbon dioxide levels;
(ii) humidity;
(iii) evidence of mold or water damage; and
(iv) excess dust;
(C) provides guidance on steps the school or state agency should take to address any issues; and
(D) requests a response from the school or state agency not later than sixty (60) days after the date of the report;
(3) report the results of the inspection to:
(A) the person who complained about the quality of air;
(B) the school's principal or the state agency head;
(C) the superintendent of the school corporation, if the school is part of a school corporation;
(D) the Indiana state board of education, if the school is a public school or a state accredited nonpublic school (as defined in IC 20-18-2-18.7);
(E) the Indiana department of administration, if the inspected entity is a state agency; and
(F) the appropriate local or county board of health; and
(4) assist the school or state agency in developing a reasonable plan to improve air quality conditions found in the inspection.
(c) A complaint referred to in subsection (b)(1):
(1) must be in writing; and
(2) may be made by electronic mail.
(d) The state department may release the name of a person who files a complaint referred to in subsection (b)(1) only if the person has authorized the release in writing.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-33-2.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.33. Amended by P.L.79-2008, SEC.10; P.L.132-2009, SEC.1; P.L.168-2009, SEC.4; P.L.92-2020, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 16-41-37.5-2.5 Manual of best practices for indoor air quality at schools
Sec. 2.5. (a) Before July 31, 2019, the state department shall distribute a manual of best practices for managing indoor air quality at schools as described in this section. The state department may use a manual on indoor air quality in schools developed by a federal health or environmental agency or another state and make additions or revisions to the manual to make the manual most useful to Indiana schools. The manual must include recommendations for radon testing. The state department shall provide the manual:
(1) to:
(A) the legislative council; and
(B) the department of education;
in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6; and
(2) to the facilities manager and superintendent of each school corporation and the chief administrative officer of each state accredited nonpublic school (as defined in IC 20-18-2-18.7).
(b) At least once every three (3) years the state department shall:
(1) review and revise the manual developed under subsection (a) to assure that the manual continues to represent best practices available to schools; and
(2) distribute the manual to individuals listed in subsection (a)(2).
As added by P.L.132-2009, SEC.2; P.L.168-2009, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.133-2012, SEC.183; P.L.21-2019, SEC.1; P.L.92-2020, SEC.11; P.L.156-2020, SEC.72.
Ind. Code § 16-41-37.5-3 Repealed
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-33-3.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.33. Amended by P.L.79-2008, SEC.11; P.L.132-2009, SEC.3; P.L.168-2009, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.133-2012, SEC.184.
Ind. Code § 16-41-37.5-4 Qualifications of individual conducting indoor air quality test; certification of test
Sec. 4. (a) An individual conducting an indoor air quality test under this chapter must be:
(1) a professional engineer (as defined in IC 25-31-1-2);
(2) an industrial hygienist; or
(3) a supervisor or technician certified by a national organization that:
(A) writes and adheres to standards for:
(i) testing, adjusting, and balancing of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment or exhaust systems; and
(ii) indoor air quality testing procedures and requirements; and
(B) certifies supervisors and technicians to perform:
(i) testing, adjusting, and balancing of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment or exhaust systems; and
(ii) indoor air quality testing procedures and requirements.
(b) The report of a test conducted under this chapter must be certified by the person conducting the test. If the person uses a professional seal on documents, the certification must include the person's seal.
As added by P.L.79-2008, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 16-41-37.5-5 State department considerations in amending school building and site rules
Sec. 5. After June 30, 2009, if the department amends 410 IAC 6-5.1 concerning school buildings and school sites, the department shall consider the effects of outdoor air quality when establishing criteria for school siting.
As added by P.L.132-2009, SEC.4; P.L.168-2009, SEC.7.
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