2016 Indiana Code
TITLE 21. HIGHER EDUCATION
ARTICLE 41. STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: CURRICULA; COURSES OF STUDY; PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 10. COMBAT TO COLLEGE PROGRAM
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IC 21-41-10
Chapter 10. Combat to College Program
IC 21-41-10-1
Application
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.2-2014, SEC.98.
IC 21-41-10-2
"Armed forces"
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.2-2014, SEC.98.
IC 21-41-10-3
"Coordinator"
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.2-2014, SEC.98.
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"National guard"
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.2-2014, SEC.98.
IC 21-41-10-5
"Postsecondary credit"
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.2-2014, SEC.98.
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"Program"
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.2-2014, SEC.98.
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"Veteran student"
Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "veteran student" refers to a
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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.2-2014, SEC.98.
IC 21-41-10-8
Establishment of program
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.2-2014, SEC.98.
IC 21-41-10-9
Responsibilities of state educational institution
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.2-2014, SEC.98.
IC 21-41-10-10
Establishment of program coordinator; duties
Sec. 10. (a) Each state educational institution shall designate a
program coordinator.
(b) The duties of the coordinator include the following:
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(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.
(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.2-2014, SEC.98. Amended by P.L.4-2014, SEC.3.
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