Ind. Code ch. 21-14-1

Ind. Code ch. 21-14-1
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Ind. Code § 21-14-1-1 Applicability

Sec. 1. This article applies to all state educational institutions. [2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255.

Ind. Code § 21-14-1-2 Definitions

Sec. 2. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article. [2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255.

Ind. Code § 21-14-1-2.2 "1977 fund"

Sec. 2.2. For purposes of IC 21-14-4, "1977 fund" refers to the 1977 police officers' and firefighters' pension and disability fund established by IC 36-8-8-4. As added by P.L.161-2017, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.112-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 21-14-1-2.3 "Active duty"

Sec. 2.3. For purposes of IC 21-14-9, "active duty" means full-time service in the armed forces of the United States that exceeds thirty (30) days in a calendar year. As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.22.

Ind. Code § 21-14-1-2.5 "Approved postsecondary educational institution"

Sec. 2.5. For purposes of IC 21-14-4, "approved postsecondary educational institution" refers to an approved postsecondary educational institution listed in IC 21-7-13-6(a)(1)(C)(i) through IC 21-7-13-6(a)(1)(C)(xxx). As added by P.L.240-2023, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 21-14-1-2.7 "Armed forces of the United States"

Sec. 2.7. For purposes of IC 21-14-9, "armed forces of the United States" means the following: (1) The United States Air Force. (2) The United States Army. (3) The United States Coast Guard. (4) The United States Marine Corps. (5) The United States Navy. (6) The United States Space Force. As added by P.L.144-2007, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.238-2025, SEC.58.

Ind. Code § 21-14-1-3 "Commission"

Sec. 3. "Commission" refers to the commission for higher education established under IC 21-18-2-1. [2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255. Amended by P.L.107-2012, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 21-14-1-4 "Eligible applicant"

Sec. 4. "Eligible applicant" refers to a person who is eligible for an educational costs exemption under IC 21-14-4. [2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255. Amended by P.L.141-2008, SEC.1; P.L.161-2017, SEC.3; P.L.112-2019, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 21-14-1-5 "Fund"

Sec. 5. "Fund" for the purposes of IC 21-14-5, refers to the senior citizens tuition fund established by IC 21-14-5-1. [2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255.

Ind. Code § 21-14-1-6 "Public safety officer"

Sec. 6. "Public safety officer" means any of the following: (1) A regular, paid law enforcement officer. (2) A regular, paid firefighter. (3) A volunteer firefighter (as defined in IC 36-8-12-2). (4) A county police reserve officer. (5) A city or town police reserve officer. (6) A paramedic (as defined in IC 16-18-2-266). (7) An emergency medical technician (as defined in IC 16-18-2-112). (8) An advanced emergency medical technician (as defined in IC 16-18-2-6.5). (9) A hazardous duty employee of the department of correction who: (A) works within a prison or juvenile facility; or (B) performs parole or emergency response operations and functions. (10) A community corrections officer. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-19.5-1(c) part.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255. Amended by P.L.77-2012, SEC.51; P.L.158-2013, SEC.251; P.L.180-2017, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 21-14-1-7 "Senior citizen"

Sec. 7. "Senior citizen" means an Indiana resident who: (1) is at least sixty (60) years of age; (2) has graduated from high school or has received a: (A) general equivalency degree; or (B) state of Indiana general educational development (GED) diploma under IC 20-10.1-12.1 (before its repeal), IC 20-20-6 (before its repeal), or IC 22-4.1-18; (3) is retired; and (4) is not employed on a full-time basis. [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-19.3-3.] As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.255. Amended by P.L.7-2011, SEC.14.
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