2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 20. EDUCATION
ARTICLE 32. STUDENT STANDARDS, ASSESSMENTS, AND PERFORMANCE
CHAPTER 8.5. READING DEFICIENCY REMEDIATION PLAN

IC 20-32-8.5
Chapter 8.5. Reading Deficiency Remediation Plan

IC 20-32-8.5-1
Development of plan by state superintendent
Sec. 1. The state superintendent, in conjunction with the state board, shall develop a plan to improve reading skills of students and implement appropriate remediation techniques for students.
As added by P.L.109-2010, SEC.3.

IC 20-32-8.5-2
Plan requirements
Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) or (c), the plan required by this chapter must include the following:
(1) Reading skill standards for grade 1 through grade 3.
(2) An emphasis on a method for making determinant evaluations by grade 3 that might require remedial action for the student, including retention as a last resort, after other methods of remediation have been evaluated or used, or both, if reading skills are below the standard. Appropriate consultation with parents or guardians must be part of the plan.
(3) The fiscal impact of each component of the plan, if any. In determining whether a component has a fiscal impact, consideration shall be given to whether the component will increase costs to the state or a school corporation or require the state or school corporation to reallocate resources.
(b) For a charter school, as defined in IC 20-24-1-4, a plan may include only the following:
(1) A method for making determinant evaluations of reading skills by grade 3.
(2) Retention as a last resort for students reading below grade level as measured by the evaluation or assessment.
(c) This subsection applies to a public school that is not a charter school. A school corporation may receive a waiver of the requirements provided in 511 IAC 6.2-3.1-4(a)(2) if the state board approves an alternative reading plan provided by the school corporation.
As added by P.L.109-2010, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.160-2012, SEC.53.

IC 20-32-8.5-3
Report to general assembly
Sec. 3. (a) For any component of the plan that has a fiscal impact, the state superintendent shall present those components of the plan to the general assembly:
(1) for consideration of the plan; and
(2) to determine the amount of any appropriation in the state budget for the state fiscal years beginning in 2011 and 2012 that is necessary to carry out the plan.
(b) To the extent a component of the plan does not have a fiscal

impact, that component of the plan may be implemented after the state board holds a public hearing at which there is full public discussion and review by the state board.
As added by P.L.109-2010, SEC.3.

IC 20-32-8.5-4
Adoption of rules
Sec. 4. The state board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out this chapter.
As added by P.L.109-2010, SEC.3.