Ind. Code § 20-20.5-20-1 "Charter school"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "charter school" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-24-1-4.
[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-49-1.]
As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
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in effectInd. Code § 20-20.5-20-2 "Elementary school"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "elementary school" means a public elementary school, including a charter school.
[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-49-2.]
As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-20-3 "Grant"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "grant" refers to a grant awarded under section 7 of this chapter.
[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-49-3.]
As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-20-4 "Literacy coach"
Sec. 4. (a) This subsection applies before July 1, 2027. As used in this chapter, "literacy coach" refers to an individual whose primary responsibility is to provide literacy training and support to administrators and teachers. This subsection expires July 1, 2027.
(b) This subsection applies after June 30, 2027. As used in this chapter, "literacy coach" means an individual:
(1) whose primary responsibility is to provide literacy training and support to administrators and teachers; and
(2) who has received the literacy endorsement described in IC 20-28-5-19.7.
[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-49-3.2.]
As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-20-5 Prioritization by literacy coach
Sec. 5. A literacy coach shall prioritize the following:
(1) Modeling effective instructional strategies for teachers.
(2) Facilitating study groups.
(3) Training teachers in:
(A) data analysis; and
(B) using data to differentiate instruction.
(4) Coaching and mentoring colleagues.
(5) Working with teachers to ensure that evidence based reading programs, which include:
(A) comprehensive core reading programs;
(B) supplemental reading programs; and
(C) comprehensive intervention reading programs;
are implemented with fidelity.
(6) Training teachers to diagnose and address a reading deficiency.
(7) Working with teachers in applying evidence based reading strategies in other content areas, including:
(A) prioritizing time spent on those teachers;
(B) activities and roles that will have the greatest impact on student achievement; and
(C) prioritizing coaching and mentoring in classrooms.
(8) Helping to increase instructional density to meet the needs of all students.
(9) Working with students through:
(A) whole and small group instruction; or
(B) tutoring;
in the context of modeling and coaching in or outside of a teacher's classroom.
[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-49-3.5.]
As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-20-6 Grant use
Sec. 6. Money allocated for grants under this chapter must be used for the following:
(1) Placing literacy coaches in elementary schools for the purposes of training and supporting teachers and administrators in order to improve instruction related to the science of reading.
(2) Training teachers and school principals in instructional practices aligned with the science of reading.
(3) Increasing instructional time, including summer literacy programs or high-dosage tutoring, for students who have been identified as struggling readers based on a diagnostic screening authorized by the department under IC 20-35.5-2-2.
(4) Elementary schools and school corporations purchasing curricular materials that:
(A) align with science of reading; and
(B) receive approval by the department.
(5) Covering costs for teachers to obtain a literacy endorsement described in IC 20-28-5-19.7.
[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-49-4.]
As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-20-7 Grant application; form; plan description and information; plan alignment with science of reading
Sec. 7. (a) Subject to section 8 of this chapter, the department may award a grant under this chapter to a school corporation or charter school that does the following:
(1) Applies for a grant on a form provided by the department.
(2) Submits a detailed description of a plan that:
(A) must include:
(i) placing literacy coaches in elementary schools for the purposes of training and supporting teachers and administrators in order to improve instruction related to the science of reading; and
(ii) training teachers and school principals in instructional practices aligned with the science of reading; and
(B) may include, if the school corporation or charter school is requesting grant funds for the purpose described in section 6(3) or 6(4) of this chapter the following, as applicable:
(i) Increasing instructional time, including summer literacy programs or high-dosage tutoring, for students who have been identified as struggling readers based on a diagnostic screening authorized by the department under IC 20-35.5-2-2.
(ii) Elementary schools and school corporations purchasing curricular materials that align with the science of reading and receive approval by the department.
(3) Submits the following information:
(A) Evidence supporting the school corporation's or charter school's plan under subdivision (2).
(B) The number of elementary school teachers and literacy coaches employed by the school corporation or charter school.
(C) Any other pertinent information required by the department.
(b) Any instruction under a plan that includes increasing instructional time as described in subsection (a)(2)(B)(i) must align with the science of reading.
[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-49-5.]
As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-20-8 Review of grant application; award of grants
Sec. 8. Upon review of applications received under section 7 of this chapter, the department may award grants to school corporations and charter schools subject to available money and in accordance with the following priorities:
(1) To the extent possible, to achieve geographic balance throughout Indiana and to include urban, suburban, and rural school corporations.
(2) To address a documented need for literacy coaches, additional science of reading training, or compliance with IC 20-26-12-24.5.
(3) To provide targeted support for Indiana students experiencing the greatest reading challenges.
[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-49-6.]
As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 20-20.5-20-9 Rules
Sec. 9. The department:
(1) may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter; and
(2) shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 regarding the following:
(A) Distribution of award amounts under this chapter.
(B) Prioritizing grants for the purposes described in section 6(1) and 6(2) of this chapter.
[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-49-7.]
As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
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