Ind. Code ch. 20-32-8.7

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Ind. Code § 20-32-8.7-1 "Eligible entity"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "eligible entity" refers to an entity that meets criteria established by the department under section 6 of this chapter. As added by P.L.167-2021, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 20-32-8.7-2 "Fund"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the student learning recovery grant program fund established by section 12 of this chapter. As added by P.L.167-2021, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 20-32-8.7-3 "Plan"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "plan" refers to a student learning recovery plan developed by an eligible entity under section 8 of this chapter. As added by P.L.167-2021, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 20-32-8.7-4 "Program"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the student learning recovery grant program established by section 5 of this chapter. As added by P.L.167-2021, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 20-32-8.7-5 Establishment of program; administration of program; grants

Sec. 5. (a) Subject to available funding, the student learning recovery grant program is established to provide grants to an eligible entity for the purpose of providing recovery learning and remediation to students in kindergarten through grade 12 who: (1) have experienced learning loss; (2) have fallen behind in acquiring anticipated grade level academic skills and knowledge; (3) have scored below academic standards or average benchmarks; or (4) are at risk of falling below academic standards. (b) The department shall administer the program. (c) The department may award grants to eligible entities under the program. As added by P.L.167-2021, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.171-2023, SEC.5; P.L.162-2024, SEC.15.

Ind. Code § 20-32-8.7-6 Determining criteria for eligible entities

Sec. 6. The department, in consultation with the state board, shall establish criteria for determining who is considered an eligible entity. In determining eligibility criteria, the department shall consider a broad range of educational and remedial resources including institutions of higher education, community based organizations, and philanthropic organizations, as well as current, prospective, and retired teachers, in addition to school corporations, charter schools, and accredited nonpublic schools, as well as ways to encourage partnerships between two (2) or more of these entities. As added by P.L.167-2021, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 20-32-8.7-7 Eligibility for grants

Sec. 7. To be eligible to receive a grant under this chapter, an eligible entity must do the following: (1) Apply on a form and in a manner established by the department. (2) Apply by a date established by the department. (3) Develop and submit to the department a student learning recovery plan that meets the requirements in section 8 of this chapter and any other requirements established by the department. (4) Specify the amount requested in the student learning recovery plan submitted by the eligible entity under subdivision (3). As added by P.L.167-2021, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.171-2023, SEC.6; P.L.162-2024, SEC.16.

Ind. Code § 20-32-8.7-8 Submit student learning recovery plan; plan requirements

Sec. 8. (a) To be eligible to receive a grant under this chapter, an eligible entity must develop and submit to the department a student learning recovery plan to provide recovery learning to students of the eligible entity described in section 5(a) of this chapter. (b) A plan developed under subsection (a) must do the following: (1) Address learning loss associated with the purpose of the program described in section 5(a) of this chapter. (2) Identify metrics to measure learning recovery under the program as well as the proposed measurable and specific improvements to be made to demonstrate learning recovery. (3) Provide for recovery learning to be offered in an in person setting, and may not offer recovery learning in a virtual setting. As added by P.L.167-2021, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.216-2021, SEC.32; P.L.162-2024, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 20-32-8.7-9 Grant amount; priority; collective bargaining

Sec. 9. (a) If an eligible entity meets the requirements under this chapter, the department may award a grant under this chapter to the eligible entity in an amount determined by the department. (b) The department may give priority to eligible entities that have not, and are not expected to, receive federal stimulus funds. (c) If an eligible entity that receives a grant under this chapter is a school corporation, the grant amount is not subject to collective bargaining under IC 20-29. Notwithstanding IC 20-29-6-3, grant money received under this chapter is not considered revenue in the school corporation's education fund for purposes of determining whether the school corporation is in a position of deficit financing under IC 20-29-6-3. As added by P.L.167-2021, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 20-32-8.7-10 Use of grant

Sec. 10. An eligible entity that receives a grant under this chapter shall use the grant to implement the plan developed and submitted by the eligible entity under section 7(3) of this chapter. As added by P.L.167-2021, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 20-32-8.7-11 Annual progress report to interim study committee on education

Sec. 11. Before November 1, 2023, the department shall prepare, submit in an electronic format under IC 5-16-4, and present to the interim study committee on education established by IC 2-5-1.3-4(5) a report on the grants awarded under this chapter and the progress made by eligible entities awarded grants under this chapter in meeting the metrics and proposed improvements identified in the eligible entity's plan submitted under section 8(b)(2) of this chapter. As added by P.L.167-2021, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.171-2023, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 20-32-8.7-12 Establishment of fund

Sec. 12. (a) The student learning recovery grant program fund is established for the purpose of providing grants to eligible entities under the program. (b) The department shall administer the fund. (c) The fund consists of the following: (1) Appropriations by the general assembly. (2) Interest deposited in the fund under subsection (d). (3) Donations, gifts, and money received from any other source, including transfers from other funds or accounts. (d) The treasurer of state shall invest money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund. (e) All money accruing to the fund is appropriated continuously for the purposes of the fund. (f) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. As added by P.L.167-2021, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 20-32-8.7-13 Annual report to governor and legislative council

Sec. 13. (a) Not later than July 1 of each year, the department shall prepare an annual report that includes the following: (1) A list of all of the eligible entities that participated in the program. (2) The amount of the grant awarded to each participating eligible entity. (3) The total amount of grants awarded under this chapter. (b) The department shall submit the report described in subsection (a) to the: (1) governor; and (2) legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6. As added by P.L.167-2021, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.171-2023, SEC.8; P.L.162-2024, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 20-32-8.7-14 Rules

Sec. 14. The state board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to implement this chapter. As added by P.L.167-2021, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 20-32-8.7-15 Repealed

As added by P.L.167-2021, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.171-2023, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.162-2024, SEC.19.

Ind. Code § 20-32-8.7-16 Repealed

As added by P.L.167-2021, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.171-2023, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.162-2024, SEC.20.

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