2006 Indiana Code - CHAPTER 8. COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY

IC 20-26-8
     Chapter 8. Community Use of School Property

IC 20-26-8-1
Community use of school facilities for educational and recreational activities
     Sec. 1. A board of school trustees in a second or third class city, a board of school trustees of a town, or the school trustees of a school township:
        (1) may, on their own initiative, and shall, upon petition as provided in section 2 of this chapter, establish and maintain for children and adults in the school buildings and on the school grounds under the custody and management of the boards or school trustees of school townships:
            (A) evening schools;
            (B) vacation schools;
            (C) debating clubs;
            (D) community centers;
            (E) gymnasiums;
            (F) public playgrounds;
            (G) public baths; and
            (H) similar activities and accommodations as determined by the boards or school trustees of school townships;
        without charge to the residents of the cities, towns, or townships; and
        (2) may:
            (A) cooperate, by agreement, with other commissioners or boards or school trustees of school townships that have custody and management of public parks, libraries, museums, and other public buildings and grounds to provide the:
                (i) equipment;
                (ii) supervision;
                (iii) instruction; and
                (iv) oversight;
            necessary to conduct public educational and recreational activities in and upon the other buildings and grounds; and
            (B) pay all expenses associated with the activities from the general fund.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.10.