Ind. Code ch. 20-20.5-24

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Ind. Code § 20-20.5-24-1 "Mastery"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "mastery" means evidenced attainment of predefined, rigorous learning objectives that: (1) are transferable; and (2) qualify a student for advancement to subsequent educational levels or competencies. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-54-1.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-24-2 "Mastery based education"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "mastery based education" means an innovative, learner centered approach to teaching and learning that focuses on the mastery of specific skills or knowledge areas rather than the amount of time spent in a classroom. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-54-2.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-24-3 "Pilot program"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "pilot program" refers to the mastery based education pilot program established by section 4 of this chapter. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-54-3.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-24-4 Mastery based pilot program established; administration

Sec. 4. (a) The mastery based education pilot program is established to support a school corporation or charter school that is selected by the department under subsection (b) in implementing mastery based education. (b) The department: (1) shall administer the pilot program; and (2) may select school corporations and charter schools that meet the requirements under this chapter to participate in the pilot program. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-54-4.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-24-5 Pilot program participation; application

Sec. 5. (a) To apply for participation in the pilot program, a school corporation or charter school shall do the following: (1) Apply on a form and in a manner established by the department. (2) Develop and submit a plan to the department that includes the following: (A) A description of the following: (i) The educational programming the school corporation or charter school intends to offer, including specific goals and the measurable student outcomes to be obtained by the school corporation or charter school. (ii) How mastery based student performance will be used, measured, evaluated, and reported by the school corporation or charter school. (iii) Any business, postsecondary educational institutions, or community partners with which the school corporation or charter school intends to work. (B) If the school corporation or charter school intends to suspend any requirements under IC 20-28 as listed in section 8(a)(2) of this chapter, the school corporation's or charter school's criteria and goals for teacher quality, training, and compensation. (b) The department shall do the following: (1) Subject to subdivision (2), approve or deny an application and plan submitted by a school corporation or charter school under this section. (2) Approve an application and plan only if the department determines that the plan: (A) will promote innovative educational approaches to student learning; and (B) is likely to improve student performance and outcomes. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-54-5.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-24-6 Pilot program plan publication

Sec. 6. If a school corporation or charter school participates in the pilot program, the school corporation or charter school shall post the school corporation's or charter school's plan approved by the department under section 5 of this chapter on the school corporation's or charter school's website. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-54-6.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-24-7 Requests for information

Sec. 7. (a) The department may make reasonable requests for information from a school corporation or charter school participating in the pilot program for the purpose of assessing the effectiveness of the plan. (b) A school corporation or charter school shall respond to a request for information under subsection (a) in a form, manner, and frequency determined by the department. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-54-7.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-24-8 Suspension of rules, provisions, tests

Sec. 8. (a) Any of the following may be suspended for a school corporation or charter school in accordance with the school corporation's or charter school's plan approved under section 5 of this chapter: (1) Any statute or rule that may be suspended under IC 20-26.5-2-3. (2) Any provision under the following: (A) IC 20-28-4. (B) IC 20-28-11.5. (C) IC 20-30-2-2. (D) IC 20-30-4. (3) Subject to subsection (b), any provisions under the statewide assessment program under IC 20-32-5.1. (b) A statewide assessment program test requirement may not be suspended under subsection (a)(3) unless a school corporation or charter school agrees to administer an assessment that can be used to compare the performance of students who attend the school corporation or charter school with the performance of students who take the statewide summative assessment. (c) After a school corporation or charter school has participated for at least three (3) years in the pilot program, the department may: (1) revoke the suspension of any statute or rule under subsection (a) for the school corporation or charter school; or (2) terminate the participation of the school corporation or charter school in the pilot program; if the department determines that the school corporation or charter school has not met the specific goals and the measurable student outcomes in the school corporation's or charter school's plan approved under section 5 of this chapter. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-54-8.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 20-20.5-24-9 Expiration

Sec. 9. This chapter expires June 30, 2035. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-54-9.] As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.

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