Ind. Code ch. 20-20.5-16

Ind. Code ch. 20-20.5-16
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Ind. Code § 20-20.5-16-1 "Eligible entity"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "eligible entity" means: (1) a postsecondary educational institution; or (2) any organization that provides a nationally recognized and high quality professional development training program in computer science education. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-45-1.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-16-2 "Fund"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the next level computer science fund established by section 7 of this chapter. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-45-2.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-16-3 "Postsecondary educational institution"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "postsecondary educational institution" refers to any state educational institution (as defined in IC 21-7-13-32) or private postsecondary educational institution that receives state or federal funds. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-45-3.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-16-4 "Program"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the next level computer science grant program established by section 5 of this chapter. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-45-4.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-16-5 Next level computer science grant program established

Sec. 5. The next level computer science grant program is established to provide grants to: (1) eligible entities to develop and implement high quality teacher professional development programs in computer science; and (2) state accredited schools to: (A) provide teachers with high quality teacher professional development programs in computer science; and (B) develop and implement sustainable computer science curricular programs. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-45-5.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-16-6 Guidelines for grants

Sec. 6. The department, in consultation with the governor's office, shall develop guidelines to award grants to eligible entities and state accredited schools. The guidelines developed by the department must include: (1) the ability of an eligible entity to provide effective training for a teacher who does not have previous exposure to teaching computer science; (2) the ability of an eligible entity to implement effective practices for providing professional development in computer science that include: (A) the eligible entity's ability to provide a teacher with practical training in teaching computer science that is founded on evidence based research; and (B) the eligible entity's ability to tailor the professional development program to the needs of the teacher and the students the teacher serves; and (3) any other criteria the department considers relevant. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-45-6.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-16-7 Establishment

Sec. 7. The next level computer science fund is established. The department must use money in the fund to provide grants from the fund to: (1) eligible entities to develop and implement high quality teacher professional development programs in computer science; and (2) state accredited schools for the purposes described in section 5(2) of this chapter. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-45-7.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-16-8 Next level computer science fund

Sec. 8. (a) The fund consists of the following: (1) Appropriations from the general assembly. (2) Gifts to the fund. (3) Grants, including grants from private entities. (4) Other state funds that are transferred to the fund. (b) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund. (c) The treasurer of state shall invest the 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 into the fund. (d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-45-8.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-16-9 Administration

Sec. 9. The department shall administer the program and fund. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-45-9.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-16-10 Contract for professional development services

Sec. 10. Notwithstanding any other law or policy to the contrary, the secretary of education shall enter into and maintain a contract for professional development services with an organization that provides a nationally recognized training program for professional development in computer science education from early learning through postsecondary education. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-45-10.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-16-11 Application

Sec. 11. An eligible entity or state accredited school may apply to the department to receive a grant from the fund on a form provided by the department. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-45-11.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-16-12 Rules

Sec. 12. The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-45-13.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.
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