Ind. Code § 21-18-18-1 "Department"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the Indiana department of veterans' affairs established by IC 10-17-1-2.
As added by P.L.49-2023, SEC.1.
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in effectInd. Code § 21-18-18-2 "Designation"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "designation" refers to the higher education purple star designation developed under section 3 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.49-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-18-18-3 Purpose; development of award criteria
Sec. 3. (a) The commission, in coordination with the department and in consultation with the state educational institutions, shall develop and implement the higher education purple star designation for the following purposes:
(1) To recognize postsecondary educational institutions that are supportive and inclusive of veterans and military connected families.
(2) To provide veterans and military connected families with enhanced support for pursuing and finishing a degree or postsecondary credential.
(b) The commission and the department shall jointly:
(1) determine the criteria for awarding the designation to a state educational institution, an approved postsecondary educational institution, or other postsecondary educational institution;
(2) determine the length of time that a designation awarded under this chapter is valid; and
(3) prescribe the form and manner in which a postsecondary educational institution may apply to be awarded the designation.
As added by P.L.49-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-18-18-4 Duties; application process
Sec. 4. Before May 1, 2024, the commission and the department shall do the following:
(1) Develop the designation required by section 3 of this chapter.
(2) Establish and publicize the criteria for awarding the designation.
(3) Prescribe the form and manner of applying for a designation.
(4) Make the process for applying for a designation available to interested state educational institutions, approved postsecondary educational institutions, or other postsecondary educational institutions on the commission's website.
As added by P.L.49-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 21-18-18-5 Award of designation
Sec. 5. The commission and the department shall jointly award a designation to a state educational institution, an approved postsecondary educational institution, or other postsecondary educational institution if the commission and the department find that the applicant institution satisfies the criteria for designation determined under section 3 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.49-2023, SEC.1.
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