2013 Indiana Code
TITLE 21. HIGHER EDUCATION
ARTICLE 41. STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: CURRICULA; COURSES OF STUDY; PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 9. COMBAT TO COLLEGE PROGRAM
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IC 21-41-9 Version a
Chapter 9. Combat to College Program
Note: This version of chapter added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1. See
also following version of this chapter added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3.
IC 21-41-9-1 Version a
Application
Note: This version of section added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1. See
also following version of this chapter added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3.
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a state educational institution only
if at least two hundred (200) veteran students are enrolled in the state
educational institution.
As added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1.
IC 21-41-9-2 Version a
"Armed forces"
Note: This version of section added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1. See
also following version of this chapter added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "armed forces" has the meaning
set forth in IC 10-17-12-2.
As added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1.
IC 21-41-9-3 Version a
"Coordinator"
Note: This version of section added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1. See
also following version of this chapter added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3.
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "coordinator" refers to a program
coordinator designated under section 10 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1.
IC 21-41-9-4 Version a
"National guard"
Note: This version of section added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1. See
also following version of this chapter added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3.
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "national guard" means a state's:
(1) army national guard; or
(2) air national guard.
As added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1.
IC 21-41-9-5 Version a
"Postsecondary credit"
Note: This version of section added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1. See
also following version of this chapter added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3.
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "postsecondary credit" means
credit toward:
(1) an associate degree;
(2) a baccalaureate degree; or
(3) a career and technical education certification;
granted by a state educational institution.
As added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1.
IC 21-41-9-6 Version a
"Program"
Note: This version of section added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1. See
also following version of this chapter added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3.
Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the combat to
college program established under section 8 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1.
IC 21-41-9-7 Version a
"Veteran student"
Note: This version of section added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1. See
also following version of this chapter added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3.
Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "veteran student" refers to a
student of a state educational institution who has been or is currently
serving as a member of the:
(1) armed forces; or
(2) national guard.
As added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1.
IC 21-41-9-8 Version a
Establishment of program
Note: This version of section added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1. See
also following version of this chapter added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3.
Sec. 8. Each state educational institution shall establish a combat
to college program to create a positive educational environment for
veteran students to successfully graduate from academic and
vocational degree programs while recognizing the skills, training,
and experiences associated with military service.
As added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1.
IC 21-41-9-9 Version a
Responsibilities of state educational institution
Note: This version of section added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1. See
also following version of this chapter added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3.
Sec. 9. Each state educational institution shall do the following:
(1) Provide on its application for admission a question asking
whether the applicant is currently or has ever been a member of
the armed forces and an instruction directing the applicant, if
the applicant has been a member of the armed forces, to indicate
on the application whether the applicant received an honorable
discharge.
(2) To the extent possible exercising financial prudence,
provide a centralized location for admissions, registration for
classes, and financial administration services for veteran
students.
(3) Provide reasonable accommodations, in compliance with the
federal Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et
seq.), at a state educational institution's fitness facility for
veteran students who are disabled.
(4) Develop programs to provide academic and career
counseling specifically designed for veteran students.
(5) Develop programs to provide reasonable access to
specialized counseling services or resources for veteran students
who are disabled or veteran students suffering from
posttraumatic stress disorder.
(6) Develop job search assistance programs designed for
veteran students during the veteran student's enrollment at the
state educational institution.
As added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1.
IC 21-41-9-10 Version a
Establishment of program coordinator; duties
Note: This version of section added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1. See
also following version of this chapter added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3.
Sec. 10. (a) Each state educational institution shall designate a
program coordinator.
(b) The duties of the program coordinator include the following:
(1) Develop programs to create a positive educational
environment for veteran students while the veteran student is
enrolled at the state educational institution.
(2) Develop training programs for the state educational
institution's personnel relating to:
(A) issues associated with identifying and assisting veteran
students with posttraumatic stress disorder;
(B) veteran benefits; and
(C) any issue that the coordinator determines will educate a
state educational institution's faculty or staff of the special
needs of veteran students.
(3) Make recommendations to the commission for higher
education established under IC 21-18-2 concerning ways to
improve the education of veteran students.
(4) Coordinate access to stress management, counseling
programs, and other resources available to a veteran student at
the state educational institution.
(5) Coordinate with the Indiana department of veterans' affairs
established by IC 10-17-1-2 to educate veteran students about
state benefits available to Indiana veterans.
(6) Coordinate with the United States Department of Veterans
Affairs to educate veteran students about federal benefits
available to veterans.
(7) Coordinate with the adjutant general or the adjutant
general's designee to educate veteran students about benefits
and programs available to veteran students who served or are
currently serving in the national guard.
(8) Coordinate activities, seminars, and programs for veteran
students presented by a veterans organization listed in
IC 10-18-8-1.
(9) Coordinate campus activities and social events designed for
veteran students.
(10) Develop programs to assist a veteran student to locate
employment.
(11) Develop internship programs designed specifically for
veteran students.
(12) Develop an Internet web site to provide veteran students
access to veteran resources.
As added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1.
IC 21-41-9 Version b
Chapter 9. Indiana State University; Principal Institute
Note: This version of chapter added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3. See
also preceding version of this chapter added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1.
IC 21-41-9-1 Version b
"Advisory board"
Note: This version of section added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3. See
also preceding version of this chapter added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1.
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "advisory board" refers to the
advisory board for the principal institute established by this chapter.
As added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3.
IC 21-41-9-2 Version b
"Institute"
Note: This version of section added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3. See
also preceding version of this chapter added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "institute" refers to the principal
institute established by section 4 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3.
IC 21-41-9-3 Version b
"University"
Note: This version of section added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3. See
also preceding version of this chapter added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1.
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "university" refers to Indiana State
University.
As added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3.
IC 21-41-9-4 Version b
Institute established; purpose
Note: This version of section added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3. See
also preceding version of this chapter added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1.
Sec. 4. The principal institute is established within the university
to achieve excellence in teacher and student performance by
strengthening leadership and management skills of practicing Indiana
public school principals.
As added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3.
IC 21-41-9-5 Version b
Duties of university; annual report
Note: This version of section added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3. See
also preceding version of this chapter added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1.
Sec. 5. (a) The university shall:
(1) appoint a full-time director to administer the institute;
(2) employ staff necessary to implement this chapter;
(3) appoint members of the advisory board; and
(4) submit to the general assembly an annual report before July
1 of each year.
(b) The annual report of the institute must be in an electronic
format under IC 5-14-6 and must include the following:
(1) A summary of the activities of the institute.
(2) Data on the number of individuals trained.
(3) An analysis of the extent to which the purposes of the
institute have been accomplished.
(4) A proposal for a program and budget for the two (2) years
following the year that is the subject of the report.
As added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3.
IC 21-41-9-6 Version b
Advisory board; membership; duties; terms
Note: This version of section added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3. See
also preceding version of this chapter added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1.
Sec. 6. (a) There is established an advisory board for the institute
to advise and assist the director appointed under section 5 of this
chapter.
(b) The advisory board consists of eight (8) members appointed
by the president of the university, and one (1) member appointed by
the state superintendent of public instruction. Each of the following
groups must be represented by at least one (1) member of the
advisory board:
(1) Practicing public school principals.
(2) Members of the general assembly.
(3) Experts in administration, supervision, curriculum
development, or evaluation who are members of the faculty of
a state supported university.
(4) Practicing school superintendents.
(5) Practicing public school teachers.
(6) Members of the business or industry community.
(7) Parents of public school age children.
(c) The advisory board shall:
(1) annually elect a chairperson;
(2) advise the director about the curriculum of the institute;
(3) review the plan developed by the director under section 7 of
this chapter;
(4) approve an evaluation plan for the institute;
(5) review the director's plan for continuing education;
(6) review the institute budget and make recommendations to
the director;
(7) set criteria for the selection of institute participants;
(8) review the operation of the institute and make
recommendations to the director;
(9) assist the director in compiling the annual report for
submission to the general assembly;
(10) consider coordinating the programs and curriculum offered
at the institute with the programs and curriculum required in
principal certification programs offered at postsecondary
educational institutions in Indiana; and
(11) complete other tasks requested of the advisory board by the
president of the university or the director.
(d) Each member of the advisory board serves a four (4) year term
beginning on May 1 in the year the member is appointed.
(e) The president of the university shall fill a vacancy on the
advisory board:
(1) for the unexpired part of the term; and
(2) in a manner that preserves the composition of the advisory
board under subsection (b).
As added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3.
IC 21-41-9-7 Version b
Goals; plan
Note: This version of section added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3. See
also preceding version of this chapter added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1.
Sec. 7. (a) The director of the institute shall, with staff support,
develop a plan to accomplish the goals of the institute. The plan must
be approved by the advisory board and must include procedures to
teach principals the following:
(1) How to develop the leadership skills and management
techniques necessary for providing quality education in Indiana
schools.
(2) How to improve teacher and student performance, including
how to conduct meaningful and relevant staff evaluations.
(3) How to strengthen communication and leadership skills
required for the establishment of a broad based support for
public education.
(4) Management skills for use in improving curriculum and
instruction.
(5) How to improve the school environment.
(b) The director of the institute shall, with staff support, and
subject to approval by the advisory board, develop a plan for
continuing education by the institute of public school principals who
have completed initial training at the institute.
As added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3.
IC 21-41-9-8 Version b
Eligibility
Note: This version of section added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3. See
also preceding version of this chapter added by P.L.27-2013, SEC.1.
Sec. 8. To be eligible for admission to the institute, a participant
must be a practicing public school principal for a public school
located in Indiana. Admission preference must be given to those
school principals who have at least three (3) years of administrative
experience in Indiana public schools and intend to continue as public
school principals.
As added by P.L.253-2013, SEC.3.
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