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AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
SECTION 1. IC 20-10.1-16-13 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 13. (a) Beginning with
the class of students who expect to graduate during the 1999-2000
school year, Except as provided in subsection (b), each student is
required to meet:
(1) the academic standards tested in the graduation examination;
and
(2) any additional requirements established by the governing
body;
to be eligible to graduate.
(b) Except as provided in subsections (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), and (i),
beginning with the class of students who expect to graduate during
the 2010-2011 school year, each student is required to meet:
(1) the academic standards tested in the graduation
examination;
(2) the Core 40 course and credit requirements adopted by the
board under IC 20-10.1-5.7; and
(3) any additional requirements established by the governing
body;
to be eligible to graduate.
(b) (c) A student who does not meet the academic standards tested
in the graduation examination shall be given the opportunity to be
tested during each semester of each grade following the grade in which
the student is initially tested until the student achieves a passing score.
(c) A student who does not achieve a passing score on the
graduation examination may be eligible to graduate if all of the
following occur:
(1) The principal of the school the student attends certifies that
the student will within one (1) month of the student's scheduled
graduation date successfully complete all components of the Core
40 curriculum as established by the board under IC 20-10.1-5.7-1.
(2) The student otherwise satisfies all state and local graduation
requirements.
(d) A student who does not achieve a passing score on the
graduation examination and who does not meet the requirements of
subsection (c) (b) may be eligible to graduate if the student does all of
the following:
(1) Takes the graduation examination in each subject area in
which the student did not achieve a passing score at least one (1)
time every school year after the school year in which the student
first takes the graduation examination.
(2) Completes remediation opportunities provided to the student
by the student's school.
(3) Maintains a school attendance rate of at least ninety-five
percent (95%) with excused absences not counting against the
student's attendance.
(4) Maintains at least a "C" average or the equivalent in the
courses comprising the credits specifically required for graduation
by rule of the board.
(5) Obtains a written recommendation from a teacher of the
student in each subject area in which the student has not achieved
a passing score. The recommendation must:
(A) be concurred in by the principal of the student's school;
and
(B) be supported by documentation that the student has
attained the academic standard in the subject area based upon:
(i) tests other than the graduation examination; or
(ii) classroom work.
(6) (5) Otherwise satisfies all state and local graduation
requirements.
(6) Either:
(A) completes:
(i) the course and credit requirements for a general
diploma, including the career academic sequence;
(ii) a workforce readiness assessment; and
(iii) at least one (1) career exploration internship,
cooperative education, or workforce credential
recommended by the student's school; or
(B) obtains a written recommendation from a teacher of
the student in each subject area in which the student has
not achieved a passing score on the graduation
examination. The written recommendation must be
concurred in by the principal of the student's school and be
supported by documentation that the student has attained
the academic standard in the subject area based upon:
(i) tests other than the graduation examination; or
(ii) classroom work.
(e) This subsection applies to a student who is a child with a
disability (as defined in IC 20-1-6-1). If the student does not achieve a
passing score on the graduation examination, the student's case
conference committee may determine that the student is eligible to
graduate if the case conference committee finds the following:
(1) The student's teacher of record, in consultation with a teacher
of the student in each subject area in which the student has not
achieved a passing score, makes a written recommendation to the
case conference committee. The recommendation must:
(A) be concurred in by the principal of the student's school;
and
(B) be supported by documentation that the student has
attained the academic standard in the subject area based upon:
(i) tests other than the graduation examination; or
(ii) classroom work.
(2) The student meets all of the following requirements:
(A) Retakes the graduation examination in each subject area
in which the student did not achieve a passing score as often
as required by the student's individualized education program.
(B) Completes remediation opportunities provided to the
student by the student's school to the extent required by the
student's individualized education program.
(C) Maintains a school attendance rate of at least ninety-five
percent (95%) to the extent required by the student's
individualized education program with excused absences not
counting against the student's attendance.
(D) Maintains at least a "C" average or the equivalent in the
courses comprising the credits specifically required for
graduation by rule of the board.
student's counselor shall meet and:
(1) the student's counselor shall make a recommendation to
the student as to whether the student will achieve greater
educational benefits by:
(A) continuing in the Core 40 curriculum; or
(B) completing the general curriculum; and
(2) the student shall determine which curriculum the student
will complete.
SECTION 2. IC 20-12-17.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2005]:
Chapter 17.5. Admission Requirements for State Educational
Institutions
Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies beginning with the class of
students who enter a state educational institution as freshmen
during the 2011-2012 academic year.
(b) As used in this chapter, "state educational institution" has
the meaning set forth in IC 20-12-0.5-1.
Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to:
(1) Ivy Tech State College; and
(2) Vincennes University with respect to two-year degree
programs.
(b) Except as provided in sections 5 and 6 of this chapter, each
state educational institution must require a student who is an
Indiana resident to have completed either:
(1) the Core 40 curriculum established under IC 20-30-10; or
(2) a curriculum that is equivalent to the Core 40 curriculum;
as a general requirement for regular admission as a freshman to
the state educational institution.
(c) Each state educational institution must establish the
institution's:
(1) requirements for regular admission; and
(2) exceptions to the institution's requirements for regular
admission.
Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to:
(1) Ivy Tech State College; and
(2) Vincennes University with respect to two-year degree
programs.
(b) A student who enters a state educational institution to which
this section applies to obtain a two-year degree is not required to
have completed either:
(1) the Core 40 curriculum established under IC 20-30-10; or
(2) a curriculum that is equivalent to the Core 40 curriculum;
to be admitted to the state educational institution.
Sec. 4. The commission for higher education created under
IC 20-12-0.5-2 shall encourage accredited private institutions of
higher education to adopt general regular admissions requirements
and exceptions to the regular admissions requirements that are
similar to the requirements set forth in section 2 of this chapter.
Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to a student who has not
completed:
(1) the Core 40 curriculum established under IC 20-30-10; or
(2) a curriculum that is equivalent to the Core 40 curriculum.
(b) A student to whom this section applies may apply for
acceptance as a transfer student at a state educational institution
to which section 2 of this chapter applies if the student has
successfully completed at least twelve (12) credit hours of college
level courses with at least a "C" average or the equivalent in each
course.
Sec. 6. The requirement set forth in section 2(b) of this chapter
that a student must complete the Core 40 curriculum or a
curriculum equivalent to the Core 40 curriculum for regular
admission does not apply to a student who will be at least
twenty-one (21) years of age during the semester for which the
student seeks admission.
SECTION 3. IC 20-32-4-1, AS ADDED BY HEA 1288-2005,
SECTION 16, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a
student must meet:
(1) the academic standards tested in the graduation examination;
and
(2) any additional requirements established by the governing body
of the student's school corporation;
to be eligible to graduate.
(b) Except as provided in sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of this
chapter, beginning with the class of students who expect to
graduate during the 2010-2011 school year, each student is
required to meet:
(1) the academic standards tested in the graduation
examination;
(2) the Core 40 course and credit requirements adopted by the
state board under IC 20-30-10; and
(3) any additional requirements established by the governing
body;
to be eligible to graduate.
SECTION 4. IC 20-32-4-4, AS ADDED BY HEA 1288-2005,
SECTION 16, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 4. A student who does not achieve a passing score
on the graduation examination and who does not meet the requirements
of section 3 1 of this chapter may be eligible to graduate if the student
does all the following:
(1) Takes the graduation examination in each subject area in
which the student did not achieve a passing score at least one (1)
time every school year after the school year in which the student
first takes the graduation examination.
(2) Completes remediation opportunities provided to the student
by the student's school.
(3) Maintains a school attendance rate of at least ninety-five
percent (95%) with excused absences not counting against the
student's attendance.
(4) Maintains at least a "C" average or the equivalent in the
courses comprising the credits specifically required for graduation
by rule of the state board.
(5) Obtains a written recommendation from a teacher of the
student in each subject area in which the student has not achieved
a passing score. The recommendation must:
(A) be concurred in by the principal of the student's school;
and
(B) be supported by documentation that the student has
attained the academic standard in the subject area based on:
(i) tests other than the graduation examination; or
(ii) classroom work.
(6) (5) Otherwise satisfies all state and local graduation
requirements.
(6) Either:
(A) completes:
(i) the course and credit requirements for a general
diploma, including the career academic sequence;
(ii) a workforce readiness assessment; and
(iii) at least one (1) career exploration internship,
cooperative education, or workforce credential
recommended by the student's school; or
(B) obtains a written recommendation from a teacher of
the student in each subject area in which the student has
not achieved a passing score on the graduation
examination. The written recommendation must be
concurred in by the principal of the student's school and be
supported by documentation that the student has attained
the academic standard in the subject area based on:
(i) tests other than the graduation examination; or
(ii) classroom work.
SECTION 5. IC 20-32-4-6 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2005]: Sec. 6. A decision with regard to whether a student who
is a child with a disability (as defined in IC 20-35-1-2) is subject to
the requirements of section 1(b)(2) of this chapter shall be made in
accordance with the student's individualized education program
and federal law.
SECTION 6. IC 20-32-4-7 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2005]: Sec. 7. Upon the request of a student's parent, the student
may be exempted from the Core 40 curriculum requirement set
forth in section 1 of this chapter and be required to complete the
general curriculum to be eligible to graduate. Except as provided
in section 10 of this chapter, the student's parent and the student's
counselor (or another staff member who assists students in course
selection) shall meet to discuss the student's progress. Following
the meeting, the student's parent shall determine whether the
student will achieve greater educational benefits by:
(1) continuing the general curriculum; or
(2) completing the Core 40 curriculum.
SECTION 7. IC 20-32-4-8 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2005]: Sec. 8. This section applies to a student who does not pass
at least three (3) courses required under the Core 40 curriculum.
Except as provided in section 10 of this chapter, the student's
parent and the student's counselor (or another staff member who
assists students in course selection) shall meet to discuss the
student's progress. Following the meeting, the student's parent
shall determine whether the student will achieve greater
educational benefits by:
(1) continuing in the Core 40 curriculum; or
(2) completing the general curriculum.
SECTION 8. IC 20-32-4-9 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2005]: Sec. 9. This section applies to a student who receives a
score on the graduation examination that is in the twenty-fifth
percentile or lower when the student takes the graduation
examination for the first time. Except as provided in section 10 of
this chapter, the student's parent and the student's counselor (or
another staff member who assists students in course selection) shall
meet to discuss the student's progress. Following the meeting, the
student's parent shall determine whether the student will achieve
greater educational benefits by:
(1) continuing in the Core 40 curriculum; or
(2) completing the general curriculum.
SECTION 9. IC 20-32-4-10 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2005]: Sec. 10. This section applies if the parent of a student to
whom section 8 or 9 of this chapter applies does not attend a
meeting with the student and the student's counselor after
receiving two (2) written requests to attend a meeting. If the
student's parent does not attend a meeting described in section 8 or
9 of this chapter, the student and the student's counselor shall meet
and:
(1) the student's counselor shall make a recommendation to
the student as to whether the student will achieve greater
educational benefits by:
(A) continuing in the Core 40 curriculum; or
(B) completing the general curriculum; and
(2) the student shall determine which curriculum the student
will complete.
SECTION 10. IC 20-32-4-3 IS REPEALED [EFFECTIVE JULY 1,
2005].
SECTION 11. [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005] Notwithstanding
IC 20-32-4-1, as amended by this act, before July 1, 2010, the
following apply:
(1) To be eligible to graduate from high school, each student
is required to meet:
(A) the academic standards tested in the graduation
examination (as defined in IC 20-18-2-6); and
(B) any additional requirements established by the
governing body (as defined in IC 20-18-2-5).
(2) A student who does not meet the academic standards
tested in the graduation examination shall be given the
opportunity to be tested during each semester of each grade
following the grade in which the student is initially tested until
the student achieves a passing score.
(3) A student who does not achieve a passing score on the
graduation examination may be eligible to graduate if all the
following occur:
(A) The principal of the school the student attends certifies
that the student will within one (1) month of the student's
scheduled graduation date successfully complete all
components of the Core 40 curriculum as established by
the Indiana state board of education under IC 20-30-10.
(B) The student otherwise satisfies all state and local
graduation requirements.
(4) A student who does not achieve a passing score on the
graduation examination and who does not meet the
requirements of subdivision (3) may be eligible to graduate if
the student does all the following:
(A) Takes the graduation examination in each subject area
in which the student did not achieve a passing score at least
one (1) time every school year after the school year in
which the student first takes the graduation examination.
(B) Completes remediation opportunities provided to the
student by the student's school.
(C) Maintains a school attendance rate of at least
ninety-five percent (95%) with excused absences not
counting against the student's attendance.
(D) Maintains at least a "C" average or the equivalent in
the courses comprising the credits specifically required for
graduation by rule of the board.
(E) Obtains a written recommendation from a teacher of
the student in each subject area in which the student has
not achieved a passing score. The recommendation must:
(i) be concurred in by the principal of the student's
school; and
(ii) be supported by documentation that the student has
attained the academic standard in the subject area based
upon tests other than the graduation examination or
classroom work.
(F) Otherwise satisfies all state and local graduation
requirements.
(5) This subdivision applies to a student who is a child with a
disability (as defined in IC 20-35-1-2). If the student does not
achieve a passing score on the graduation examination, the
student's case conference committee may determine that the
student is eligible to graduate if the case conference
committee finds the following:
(A) The student's teacher of record, in consultation with a
teacher of the student in each subject area in which the
student has not achieved a passing score, makes a written
recommendation to the case conference committee. The
recommendation must:
(i) be concurred in by the principal of the student's
school; and
(ii) be supported by documentation that the student has
attained the academic standard in the subject area based
upon tests other than the graduation examination or
classroom work.
(B) The student meets all the following requirements:
(i) Retakes the graduation examination in each subject
area in which the student did not achieve a passing score
as often as required by the student's individualized
education program.
(ii) Completes remediation opportunities provided to the
student by the student's school to the extent required by
the student's individualized education program.
(iii) Maintains a school attendance rate of at least
ninety-five percent (95%) to the extent required by the
student's individualized education program with excused
absences not counting against the student's attendance.
(iv) Maintains at least a "C" average or the equivalent in
the courses comprising the credits specifically required
for graduation by rule of the board.
(v) Otherwise satisfies all state and local graduation
requirements.
SECTION 12. [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005] (a) As used in this
SECTION, "department" refers to the department of education
established by IC 20-19-3-1.
(b) To ensure the successful implementation of the requirement
that, beginning with the 2010-2011 school year and with certain
exceptions, a student must complete the Core 40 curriculum in
order to graduate from high school, the department shall conduct
a survey to determine whether a shortage of mathematics, science,
and special education teachers exists in public schools, particularly
in urban and rural areas.
(c) Not later than November 1, 2005, the department must:
(1) report the results of the survey conducted under
subsection (b); and
(2) recommend strategies to address any shortages that are
found to exist;
to the Indiana state board of education established by IC 20-19-2-2,
the education roundtable established by IC 20-19-4-2, and the
legislative council (in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6).
(d) This SECTION expires November 2, 2005.